Ireland aims to reduce emissions by 51% by 2030 and achieve net zero emissions

by 2050. This is enshrined in the Climate Act 2021.

Key sectors targeted are electricity (75% emissions reduction by 2030),

buildings, transport, agriculture, land use, and industry/enterprise.

Main goals include massive expansion of renewables like offshore wind, solar
power, and community renewable projects. Phasing out coal and peat power.

Retrofitting 500,000 homes by 2030, installing heat pumps, and expanding

district heating systems.

Reducing car travel by 20% and having electric vehicles be 1 in 3 cars by 2030.
Increasing walking, cycling, and public transport.

Supporting farmers to diversify income while reducing chemical fertilizers and

increasing organic farming. Expanding biomethane production.

Ramping up afforestation efforts and better land management for carbon

sequestration.

Reducing embodied carbon in construction materials by 30%. Shifting heating

and industry energy use away from fossil fuels.

Expanding the circular economy with bans on certain single-use plastics.

Implementing deposit return schemes.
Providing climate financing to developing countries.

Adapting to climate impacts through flood defenses, water infrastructure

upgrades, early warning systems.

Engaging citizens through inclusive climate policymaking and education.

Ensuring a just transition so no sector or community gets left behind.

Establishing a Just Transition Commission.

Embedding climate considerations across government policies and public sector

operations.

Key priorities for Ireland are ambitious emissions reductions, rapid deployment
of renewables, protecting vulnerable communities, climate adaptation, and
leading international climate diplomacy.