Minister for Environment Eamon Ryan has highlighted how the Kerry coast’s Dingle peninsula has strived to overcome challenges to develop a climate-friendly community.
The “Dingle Peninsula 2030” is one of a number of case studies outlined in a report published by Ryan’s department this week.
Entitled “Climate Conversations 2023 – From Individual Action to Collective Engagement”, the report highlights the barriers people experience in taking climate action.
It also provides “valuable insights into the ‘attitude behaviour gap’ that can help shape climate policy and public engagement that speaks to people directly,”the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications says.
The Dingle Peninsula project is an integrated initiative that aims to transition Corca Dhuibhne into a sustainable, low-carbon society by 2030.
The project works with entities like Dingle Creativity and Innovation Hub, ESB Networks, North East West Kerry Development Programme, and University College Cork’s energy, climate and marine research centre, MaREI.
The initiative focuses on renewable energy, sustainable transportation, and responsible consumption, with key projects including an energy master plan, innovative technologies for a resilient electrical network, and extensive community engagement.
“This community-driven approach aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals and serves as a model for sustainable development in Ireland and beyond,”Ryan’s department says.
