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Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021

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Summary

The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 has been signed into law committing Ireland to 2030 and 2050 targets for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and providing the governance framework. The country is now on a legally binding path to net-zero emissions no later than 2050, and to a 51% reduction in emissions by the end of this decade. The Climate Action Plan 2021 will be published in early autumn and will set out the measures to be taken to reach national climate targets in each sector of the economy.

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Issuer

Ireland

Year

2021

Region

Europe

Issuer (type)

Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications (Government)

Policy Type

Other sustainability policy

Geographical scope

National

Mandatory or voluntary

Mandatory


Main industries targeted
  • Mining, Quarrying, Oil & Gas Extraction
  • Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  • Public administration
  • Finance & Insurance
Restrictiveness

Moderate

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action
  • SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions

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