Green Limerick: Major funding boost for ‘crucial’ climate projects

MORE than €175,000 has been allocated to 19 “crucial” community climate projects in Limerick.

Under the government’s Community Climate Action Programme, the funds will support Limerick community organisations to deliver projects in areas such as biodiversity, energy conservation and waste disposal.

Mayor of Limerick John Moran welcomed the allocation, saying that the 19 successful projects that received funding “demonstrate the power of collective action”.

“We face growing challenges from climate change and the role of local communities has never been more crucial,” he said.

“These initiatives not only help combat climate change but also  improve our quality of life  and  create more attractive public spaces.”

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Dr Darren Barry, community climate action officer at Limerick City and County Council, says the work of local communities is reaping environmental rewards.

“This significant funding will bolster climate and biodiversity projects across Limerick city and county,” he said.

“Limerick’s dedicated community groups and volunteers are already doing incredible work at the local level.

“With this support, they can continue to enhance their communities while driving important climate action initiatives. This benefits us all.”

Making the announcement of funding for projects across Ireland, Minister for Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan, said: “The Community Climate Action Programme is a landmark fund which is making €24m available to climate action projects across Ireland, alongside a €3m contribution from the government’s Shared Island Fund.

“Communities and local authorities know best the climate actions that work for their area and can deliver the most effective climate solutions on the ground.

“I look forward to seeing the transformative effect these projects will have, not only in tackling climate change, but in making our cities, towns and villages better places,” said Minister Ryan.