News from the Climate Change Advisory Council
This section has the most up to date news from the Council, including press releases, advice, calls for quotations, opportunities and other current information.
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Call for Expressions of Interest for the Adaptation Committee
The Climate Change Advisory Council is inviting expressions of interest from suitable candidates for a vacancy for a climate and health expert on its Adaptation Committee.
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Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Annual Review 2026 - Biodiversity
Publishing the Biodiversity chapter of its Annual Review 2026 today, the Climate Change Advisory Council has criticised the Government's failure to commit adequate funding for nature restoration in Budget 2027. No specific allocations for nature restoration have been made through the Infrastructure, Climate and Nature Fund, despite the need to urgently reverse biodiversity loss and prepare Ireland for the growing impacts of climate change.
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Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Annual Review 2026 - Industry and Waste
Launching the Industry and Waste chapter of its Annual Review 2026 today, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that much stronger Government action is needed to reduce industrial emissions, which are projected to rise again over the coming years.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Preparing for Ireland's Changing Climate
Launching 'Preparing for Ireland’s Changing Climate', the adaptation and resilience chapter of its Annual Review 2026, the Climate Change Advisory Council has warned that Ireland’s climate resilience planning and preparation does not match the scale or urgency of the risks the country now faces.
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Wednesday, September 9, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Agriculture and Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry
Launching the Agriculture and Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry chapter of its Annual Review 2026, the Council calls for farmers to be supported with land-specific climate information, technology and practical advice to prepare for a changing climate.
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Wednesday, July 29, 2026
PRESS RELEASE: Annual Review 2026 - Built Environment
Launching the Built Environment chapter of its Annual Review 2026 today, the Council said increased investment and faster rollout is needed in retrofitting, heat pumps, solar PV and district heating to reduce emissions, improve comfort and health outcomes and to protect citizens against volatile energy costs.
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