Climate Action Plan Annual Progress Summary Report 2024
Introduction
Meath County Council's Climate Action Plan (CAP)for2024-2029wasadoptedonJanuary 19, 2024. The CAP outlines the Council's strategies for reducing energy consumption and improving energy efficiency across its properties, facilities, and fleet. Additionally, it details how the Council is leading, enabling, and inspiring climate action in other sectors and communities to help them achieve their climategoals.
ThisdocumentservesasthefirstannualprogressreportforMeathCounty Council's CAP. It covers the implementation period from January 2024 to December 2024 and summarizes the Council's climate action progress throughouttheyear.Thereportaimstoillustratethebreadthandscopeof climate initiatives undertaken by the Council and emphasises the collaborative, cross-departmental approach adopted by staff and representatives across all local authority services to promote positive climateaction.
This report is structured based on the requirements for Local Authority Climate Action Plans (LACAPs), the Meath County Council Climate Action Plan (CAP), and recommendations from broader sustainability reporting frameworks.ItalsoalignswiththeAgenda2030UnitedNationsSustainable DevelopmentGoals(UNSDGs).Assuch,thisreportprovidesanupdateon the progress of actions outlined in the CAP that were completed or initiated in 2024. This report presents information aligned with the followingstrategiccommitments:
LeadershipandGovernance
ClimateActionPerformanceMonitoring
DeliveringAcrossServices
CommunityEngagementandActivation
National Key Performance Indicators
The Government collects annual data on local authorities' climate action performance, focusing on mainstreaming, mitigation, adaptation, and internal capacity building. This data is compiled in the Climate Action Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Report by the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA). Data for 2024 was collected from January 15th to January 31st, 2025, and will be publishedinSummer2025.
UN Sustainability Goals
The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) provide a framework for a sustainable future for all. The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) oversees the promotion of these 17 goals. While SDG 13 emphasises climate action, achieving all SDGs is vital for County Meath's sustainable development. The SDGs are integrated into various Meath County Council plans, including the County Development Plan and Climate Action Plan. The Council also supports the Annual National SDG Week by hosting events and activities.TheClimateActionPlanidentifiesactionsthatalignwiththeSDGs.
Mainstreaming of Climate Action into Plans and Operations
MeathCountyCouncilprioritizesclimateactioninitsCorporatePlan2024–2029 and Climate Action Plan. CAP Action GL4 mandates the integration of climate mitigation, adaptation, and SDGs into all policies and strategies. In line with this, the Council has incorporated climate action objectives into several key documents.
Integration of Climate-Related Risks
The Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) evaluates operational needs and risks related to severe weather and climate change impacts on Meath's communities. After reviewing the Climate Change Risk Assessment (CCRA) from theClimateActionPlan(CAP),SWATnotedanincreaseinboththefrequencyand intensity of weather events, which are being monitored. Currently, no new items have been added to the assessment, but the situation remains under close observation.
The Climate Action Plan (CAP), which includes our decarbonisation zones, outlines 71 actions across five thematic areas.
These climate actions are carried out by designated sections within the organisation. Specific members of the Climate Action Team (CAT) are responsible for providing annual reports on these actions to the Climate Change Coordinator. Additionally, monitoring is conducted for the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and the Appropriate Assessment (AA), with no negative impacts reported from the climate actions.
As of 2024, 94% (67) of the actions in the CAP have begun implementation, while 6% (4) are scheduled to start after 2024.
Of the 71 actions, 49% (38) were fully completed by the end of 2024, 5% (4) are currently in progress, and 46% (36) are recurring annually.
MitigationandAdaptation
The CAP actions are categorised based on their focus on climate change mitigation, adaptation, or a combination of both. It was found that 30% (21 actions)arefocusedonmitigation,14%(10actions)areaimedatadaptation,and 56%(40actions)addressbothadaptationandmitigation.
01. ClimateActionMitigation
A key requirement of the Council is climate change mitigation through reduced GreenHouseGas(GHG)emissionsandincreasedenergyefficiency.
ISO 50001:2018 Energy Management
ISO 50001:2018 is an internationally recognised standard that helps organisations enhanceenergymanagementpractices,improveefficiency,reduceconsumption, and minimise environmental impact. Meath County Council was certified to ISO 50001inQR32024.
Energy Management
TheCouncilaimsfora51%reductioninGHGemissionsfroma2016-2018baseline anda50%improvementinenergyefficiencyfroma2009baselineby2030aspart of the Climate Action Plan. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland's (SEAI) MonitoringandReportingSystemtracksprogresstowardthesetargets,with2024 figuresexpectedbytheendofQR22025.
Total Fossil Fuel Emissions
Meath County Council’s total CO₂ emissions in 2023 were 27% lower than the baseline, aided by the decarbonisation of the national grid and a transition to electricheating.Tomeetthe2030targetof2,566tonsofCO₂,theCouncilneeds toreduceemissionsbyanadditional3,460tonsoverthenextsevenyears.
In terms of fossil fuels, 2023 emissions were 5.4% lower than the baseline, but an additionalreductionof1,311tonsisneededtomeetthe2030targetof1,408tons.
Transportation contributed significantly to these emissions, but introducing HydrotreatedVegetableOil(HVO)isexpectedtohelpreduceCO₂ levels.
A climate change risk assessment for Meath County Council, part of the Climate Action Plan, highlights severe windstorms and extreme precipitation as the most common climate hazards. The anticipated short-term impacts through 2030 mirror current conditions, with severe windstorms, extreme precipitation, pluvial flooding, and above-average temperatures being the key threats. As weather patterns evolve, the demand for the Council's services is expected to rise due to increasingclimate-relatedincidents.
The Climate Action Plan (CAP) details actions for the Council to respond to climate risks. The Meath County Council Severe Weather Assessment Team (SWAT) monitors severe weather events and assesses operational needs. Although SWAT did not formally convene in 2024, the Council handled incidents relatedtotreeanddebrisclearanceandflooding.Extremeweathereventsin2024 raiseddemandsforemergencyservices,whicharedetailedbelow.
Extreme Weather Event Incidents 2024 attended by Emergency Services
DeliveringAcross Services
All Council services and functions are involved in climate action. This section illustrates the delivery of climate action through examples of how the Council incorporatesitintoeverydayservicedelivery.
Social Housing Retrofitting
In 2024, projects funded by the Retrofit Programme focused on energy upgrades, including retrofitting building elements like fabric, windows, doors, and airto-water heat pump systems, aiming for a minimum Building Energy Rating (BER) of B2. These upgrades improve energy efficiency, reduce emissions, enhance comfort, and lower household bills, particularly for vulnerable members of society transitioning to a netzerocarboneconomy.
Biodiversity and Natural Resources Protection, Enhancement and Restoration
Draft Meath Biodiversity Plan Overview: TheDraftMeathBiodiversityActionPlan 2025-2030isinpreparation,withinputfromtheBiodiversityWorkingGroupas part of the Meath Heritage Forum. A pre-draft consultation in 2024 garnered 162submissions.
The Hare’s Corner: Launchedin2024,thisproject,developedwiththeBurrenbeo Trust, promotes biodiversity on private lands by creating mini-woodlands, orchards,wildlifeponds,andbiodiversityplans.ByDecember2024,itsupported establishing 215 biodiversity actions, including 81 woodlands and 82 orchards. ThisinitiativereceivessupportfromtheNationalParksandWildlifeServiceand MeathCountyCouncil.
Action for Pollinators: As part of the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, Meath County Council is increasing biodiversity areas. The Council maintains hedges, assessestreeswitharborists,andencouragespollinator-friendlypractices.
Commons of Lloyd Grassland Management: This project has shown an increase in native wildflowers and invertebrate diversity through effective grasslandmanagementona5.5hasite.
Municipal Area Actions: Each district is implementing pollinator-friendly landscaping, with Trim winning international recognition in 2024 for its biodiversityefforts.
Woodland Creation: The Woodland Creation on Public Lands Scheme aims to establish native woodlands on public lands. Planting is scheduled for 2025 on 10.2hectaresacrosstwositesinMeath.
Active Travel
Meath County Council is actively developing travel infrastructure in towns and villagesthroughitsActiveTravelSection.
In 2024, the National Transport Authority allocated €14 million for active travel initiatives, with similar amounts expected annually until 2030. Additionally, Transport Infrastructure Ireland contributed about €3 million for greenways and activetravel,whiletheCounciladded€2millionforitsfootpathprogramme.
Public lighting and traffic signal assets account for about 38% of Meath County Council's total energy usage and 88% of its electricity consumption. Recently, all traffic control assets have been upgraded to energy-efficient LEDs, resulting in annual savings of over 200,000 kWh and reducing costs by around€50,000.
The Council manages approximately 20,000 public lighting columns, currently composedof49%LEDsand51%non-LEDs (mainly halogen). As part of the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project –EasternRegion(PLEEP-ER),thegoalisto replaceallnon-LEDlanternswithenergyefficient LEDs, improving lighting standards and asset conditions. The PLEEP project is progressing with the survey and condition rating phase completed and moving into design in CountyMeath.Theretrofitphaseissetto begin in the second quarter of 2025, while faulty non-LED lights are being replaced during regular maintenance. Switching to modern LEDs is expected to deliverover50%energysavings.
Meath County Council's Public Lighting Team is updating asset inventories to reflectthistransition,aidingtheCounty's decarbonisationefforts.
Navan 2030 is focused on revitalising the town and improving accessibility through public transport. It aims to create a sustainable and vibrant town centre, enhancingthelocaleconomy,businesses, andtourism.Akeyaspectofthisinitiative is a transport-led sustainable project, fundedbytheNationalTransportAuthority and managed by Meath County Council.
The fifth construction contract, starting in 2024, will improve pedestrian connections and renovate three historic laneways to Trimgate Street. It will also remodel the Fair Green car park, create an event space,andincludeinfrastructureforfuture electric vehicle charging, while enhancing pedestrianareasonCollegeHill.
This project will boost Navan's biodiversity andencourageactivetravel.
Enhanced Public Realm and Regeneration
St. Patrick’s Classical School
The Council received €7 million under the THRIVE Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, part of the ERDF RegionalProgramme.TheNavanurban regeneration project focuses on the conservationandadaptivereuseofthe former St Finian's Seminary Study Hall. Co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the EU, it aims to create a vibrantpublicspacewithagreenarea andoutdooramphitheatre.
Print Works, Kells, The Sawmills
This community arts space is undergoingamajorredevelopment.The new building will feature housing for Kells printing presses from the 1830s and an exhibition space with facilities for classes and workshops upstairs. ThePrintWorksProjectaimstopromote climate action and sustainability through adaptive reuse of structures and the creation of a multi-use communityspace.
Town Centre First
The Town Centre First Plans aim to enhance the attractiveness of town centressustainably.Currently,thereare two plans: one for Enfield (complete) and one for Dunshaughlin (in draft). The plans prioritise walking, cycling, and eco-friendly transport, improving connectivitywithdedicatedfacilities.
Duleek Heritage Led Regeneration Plan
InJanuary2025,aplanwasfinalisedto revitalise the town through climate action and sustainability, aligning with theHistoricTownsInitiative.
Old Johnstownstown Village Redevelopment and Public Realm
The Council, with the Paul Hogarth Company,isdevelopinga“VillageCore Redevelopment and Public Realm Enhancement Scheme” for Old JohnstownVillage,aimedatrenovating historic buildings, redeveloping vacant sites, enhancing public spaces, and fosteringcommunityengagement.
Flowerhill Regeneration
The Council has secured €3 million from the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund to tackle dereliction in the Flowerhill area. The project aims toenhancequalityoflife.Italsofocuses on reducing carbon footprints through material reuse, energy efficiency, and renewable energy, supporting compact urban growth and sustainable travel options like walking, cycling, and public transportforavibrantstreetscape.
Spicers and Andy Brennan Park
This project aims to redesign the park into an active urban space featuring a stepped plaza, enhancing the riverfront's heritage and environmental resources. The redesign will provide more opportunities for both active and passive recreation. Additionally, it will preserve the former Spicers Bakery, ensuring its protection while a sustainable future use is determined, pendingfurtherapproval.
Green Local Enterprise
Meath’sLocalEnterpriseOfficesupports
SMEs in meeting climate obligations and developing sustainable businesses. Boyne Valley Flavours promotes local, sustainable materials. In 2024, three lunch-and-learn events in Athboy, Carlanstown, and Oldcastle attracted 100 attendees. The Business and Tourism Awards also added a Green Category to recognise businesses promoting bio-sustainable practicesandgreeninitiatives.
Circular Economy and Resource Management
ReLove Fashion Competition
Seventeen secondary schools in Meath engagedintheNationalReLoveFashion Competition and Circular Fashion Workshops. Transition Year students learned to source and upcycle sustainablefashionwhileexaminingthe environmental impacts of fast fashion. The event aims to encourage sustainable clothing choices through upcycling and awareness of the textile industry'seffects.
Composting and Recycling for Schools
Twenty Meath schools took part in this programme led by Craig Benton and the Clean Technology Centre in 2024. The initiative helps schools reduce waste and enhance on-site composting, supporting their Green School Flag efforts. It offers interactive activities for students to learn about ecology,recycling,andgardening.
Bulky Waste Collections 2024
Meath County Council organised free bulky waste collections in 2024 to manage household waste responsibly andpreventillegaldumping.
Rubbish Film Festival
Fourteen secondary schools participated in the 2024 Rubbish Film Festival, with O'Carolan College winning Best Film for "Timber Tales," addressing deforestation. The festival showcased films tackling themes like fastfashionandclimatechange.
Leaf Mould Pilot Project
Meath County Council launched a pilot project in October across 10 estates to help residents create compost. Each participating group received training from Craig Benton, Master Composter, and will manage leaf cages for community use. The programme aims to expand countywidein2025.
Sustainable Food: from Linear to Circular
This project promotes sustainable eating and food waste reduction. Key initiatives included the Too Good to Waste awareness events led by FoodCloud, composting workshops, and a Grow Your Own Food workshop in Navan for community groups, focusing on eco-friendly practices andsustainability.
CommunityEngagement andActivation
Meath Libraries actively participated in sustainability activities to support environmental and climate initiatives. Meath Libraries offered a variety of resources, including books on climate action, sustainability,andtheSustainableDevelopment Goals (SDGs). In 2024, they hosted demonstrations, educational programs, and repairworkshops.
Notable events included a climate action talk by Oisín McGann at Navan Library and an art competition for youth. Online courses on gardening, food waste, and the circular economy were available. Additional activities included Bio Pots craft sessions, Bugs arts and crafts,andconsultationsonsustainability.
Navan Library also hosted a successful Halloween Costume Swap for the second year. TheHomeEnergySavingsKit,availableforfree loan, experienced 62 loans in 2024, helping individuals assess and improve their home energyefficiency.
Community Department
During SDG week, the librariesfocusedon: e-services like Universal Class Healthy Ireland atyour Library HomeEnergy SavingsKits andaseed bank Enfieldhub workspaces andlibrary facilities
This section organised a variety of events focused on climate action, sustainability, andbiodiversity,engagingvariousgroupsincludingAgeFriendly,PPN,andComhairle nanÓg.Greateremphasiswasplacedonthesethemeswithinthecommunitygrant schemes. Additionally, the Community Section continued to support the implementationofMeath’sLocalEconomicandCommunityPlan.
Meath Local Sports Partnership
Meath LSP received €26,000 from the Participation Nation 2024 initiative to develop biodiversity projects in public areas, enhancing green spaces and promoting community well-being. This funding supports their mission to increase participation in sports and physical activities, alongside recent projects like new basketball courts and volleyballposts.
Samhain Festival of Food & Culture
Meath County Council’s Climate Action Section participated in the Samhain Festival in Kells, where attendees learnedaboutreducingfoodwasteand composting. Free Caddy bins were available, along with information on Home Energy Saving Kits from local libraries. The event featured a “ForbiddenFoods”discussionanda“No Waste,AllTaste”demonstration.
Púca Festival - The Spirit of Sustainability
Meath County Council’s Climate Action Section co-hosted the Spirit of Sustainability tent at the Púca Festival, featuring events such as Home Energy Saving Kit demonstrations, free composting caddy bins, and various panel discussions. Highlights included topics on sustainable festivals, off-grid living, recycling furniture, and a “Forbidden Food” demonstration addressing food waste and composting.
Meath County Council is actively involved in the URBACT In4Green Project, which aims to promote sustainable urban development in Navan through green initiatives and collaboration among local stakeholders.Currentactionsarebeing tested, and an Integrated Action Plan (IAP) for Navan is under development withinputfromtheURBACTLocalGroup (ULG), chaired by Councillor Edward Fennessy, which includes representativesfromlocalindustryand communities.
GAA Green Clubs
Phase 2 of the GAA Green Club Programme launched in January 2023, inviting clubs to participate in various projects.
GAA Green Clubs
In Meath, 16 clubs registered, and 10 received a 'Green Club Phase 2 Award' at the GAA Green Clubs Recognition Event.
Biodiversity Activities 2024
In February 2024, community engagement activities on biodiversity began with events for World Wetlands Day, including a presentation on The Boyne’s Lost FloodplainWoodlandsandawetlandbirdwatchingevent.
During National Biodiversity Week, Meath County Council hosted 8 events and supported 6 more, contributing to 89 events during National Heritage Week. The yearendedwithafreescreeningof*Wilding*,whichattracted162participants,in supportoftheHare’sCornerproject.
Outreach activities raised awareness of pollinators and the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan,includinga‘BumblebeeWalkintheCowpark’forWorldBeeDayandanonline talkforcommunitiestogetinvolved.Pollinatorplanresourcesweredistributedat variouseventsthroughouttheyear.
The Biodiversity Detectives School's Programme, in partnership with the Irish Peatland Conservation Council, reached 16 schools and 15 scout/guide groups, providingbiodiversityresourceboxesand29themedworkshops.
Additionally,aCommunityBiodiversityActionPlanSmallGrantSchemesupported seven community groups in 2024, including Ratoath, Dunshaughlin, and Kells, to implement actions aligned with the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, aided by the NationalParksandWildlifeService.
Sustainable Energy Communities
Meath County Council is supporting Sustainable Energy Communities (SECs) by leading grant applications for Energy Master Plans (EMPs). The Council pays for consultants to create theseplansandrecoupscostsfromthe Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). In 2024, Kilbride, Ashbourne, Athboy, and Laytown SECs completed their EMPs, totaling €65,000 in expenditure. Currently, there are 33 SECsinCountyMeath.
The SEAI’s SEC programme engages and empowers communities to enhance energy efficiency, utilize renewable energy, and develop decentralized energy supplies, supporting them from learning to implementingenergyprojects.
Moynalty Community Council Kells LED lighting, solar system community garden and polytunnel, bike racks
Ratoath Athletics Club Ratoath LED lighting, bike rack
Castle Villa AFCMoynalty Kells LED lighting
Walterstown GFC Ashbourne LED lighting
Fr. Murphy Athletics Club Kells LED lighting
Syddan GFC L/B Insulation to community hall
Wilkinstown Community Centre Kells Solar panels
Silverlawn Residents Association Navan Community garden and composting
Cortown GAA Club Kells Bike rack
Meadowbank hill Residents Association Ratoath Community garden and water butt
Moynalty Tidy Towns Kells Self-Watering baskets Medium Scale Projects
Community
St Vincents Ashbourne LED lighting, water refill station, bike storage, bug hotel and planter
Bective GFC Navan Solar panels, bike racks, water refill station
St. Peters Dunboyne GAA Club Ratoath LED Lighting, recycling bins, scooter and bike rack and shelter, pallet composting system
Drumree GAA
Bohermeen Community Centre
Summerhill Community Centre
Athboy Celtic AFC
Skryne GFC
Kilmessan Hurling Club
Athboy Development Forum
Trim Family Resource Centre
Dunshaughlin Community Centre
Panels, planting pollenating shrubs and flowers
Boardsmill GAA
Acknowledgements
The Climate Action Section acknowledges the commitment from various serviceareasofMeathCountyCouncil,ledbyseniormanagement.
We appreciate the contributions from elected members, the Climate Action Forum, the Climate Strategic Policy Committee (SPC), and the CorporatePolicyGroup(CPG).CommunitiesandbusinessesinMeathare increasingly aware of the need for effective climate action for social and economic well-being. We are grateful for the support from the broader communityandstakeholders.
We extend our thanks to the Mid-East Climate Action Regional Office (CARO)forhelpingusintegrateclimateactionanddevelopthisreport.
BET2 Con�nue to work with appropriate external stakeholders to deliver social housing at a BER B2 or cost op�mal standard including provision of Energy Efficient Design, on-site renewable energy, EV Charging Facili�es, SuDs, and nature-based solu�ons, as feasible.
BET3 Reduce and remove where feasible plas�c waste generated, through removing single use plas�cs within LA owned buildings and services.
BET4 Switch to digital marke�ng and adver�sing materials wherever possible. Reduce produc�on/waste on programmes and posters.
BET5 Switch out on cleansing products to ecofriendly products.
BET6 Introduce water usage conserva�on measures within LA owned buildings.
BET7 Management of municipal waste from LA owned buildings. Increase recycling / organise waste collec�on and reduce general waste.
BET8 Management of energy efficient LA fleet including implementa�on of driving efficiency so�ware and associated eco driving training for all employees driving LA fleet.
BET9 Undertake deep retrofit and install renewable energy sources as appropriate on LA owned buildings.
BET10 Construct all new LA proper�es to A2 Energy Ra�ng or higher including provision of Energy Efficient Design, on-site renewable energy, EV Charging Facili�es, SuDs, and nature-based solu�ons, where feasible.
BET11 All Buy and Renew acquisi�on proper�es should be retrofited to a B2 BER ra�ng or higher including provision of Energy Efficient Design, on-site renewable energy, EV Charging Facili�es, SuDs, and naturebased solu�ons u�lised, as feasible.
BET12 Increase energy efficiency of ICT Infrastructure.
BET13 Deliver public ligh�ng LED retrofit project under PLEEP (Public Ligh�ng Energy Efficient Project).
BET14 New Building projects designed to nZEB standard including provision of Energy Efficient Design, on-site renewable energy, EV Charging Facili�es, SuDs, and naturebased solu�ons.
BET15 Promote the reuse and refurbishment of vacant and derelict proper�es in town centres and simultaneously promote the sustainable use of these proper�es for appropriate ac�ve town centre uses.
BET16 Increase ac�ve travel usage in town centres through improved sustainable ac�ve travel proposals and an enhanced pedestrian and public realm environment.
BET17 Explore the feasibility of sustainable energy and hea�ng solu�ons in County Meath.
NE1 Installa�on of water buts at public buildings, to aid �dy towns commitees, staff and contractors access a sustainable water source for garden maintenance.
NE2 Commence a programme of audi�ng of LA lands to carry out ecological and habitat surveys and highlight areas at risk and those suitable for restora�on and enhanced carbon storage.
NE3 Develop op�ons for the delivery of a Na�onal Implementa�on Strategy for Nature-Based Solu�ons and interim guidance to the management of rainwater and surface water run-off in urban areas.
NE4 Plant na�ve woodland on appropriate LA owned lands.
NE5 Major Emergency Plan - co-ordinate update of emergency response plans and revise based on learnings of response to events, having regard to environment sensi�vi�es.
NE6 Development of Cri�cal Infrastructure Routes for climate related extreme weather events.
NE7 Develop and implement a County (Local) Biodiversity Ac�on Plan, to protect and enhance local biodiversity, including climate-relevant measures.
NE8 Undertake climate risk assessment of local authority owned heritage assets (natural, built and cultural). Carry out regular programme of inspec�on, maintenance and phased conserva�on works to develop climate resilience.
NE9 Carry out an assessment of Sec�on 4 Discharge to Water Licences.
NE10 Support the crea�on of community gardens through partnership with local communi�es and external agencies.
NE11 Support and facilitate the plan�ng of groups of trees within the boundary/built footprint of exis�ng built-up areas.
CRT1 Installa�on of water refill sta�ons at public buildings/amenity areas, to reduce the use of single use plas�cs.
CRT2 Expand Trim Air Quality Project to other Decarbonising Zones.
CRT3 Monitor implementa�on of flood risk management guidelines in planning applica�ons, having regard to environmental sensi�vi�es e.g., biodiversity, archaeology, amenity value.
CRT4 Expand opera�on and availability of bike and car share schemes. Promote bike and car share scheme.
CRT5 Iden�fy and map areas most suscep�ble to climate related extreme weather events on the road network.
CRT6 Promote and publicise the benefits of using the Home Energy Kits from the Library.
CRT7 Increase number of safe routes to school scheme, where feasible.
CRT8 To liaise with the OPW in the iden�fica�on of new, or the reinforcement of exis�ng flood defences and protec�on measures.
CRT9 Review of flood events and flood suscep�bility of infrastructure and liaise with relevant MCC Sec�ons and Uisce Eireann to iden�fy assets at risk from flooding/extreme rainfall to inform and implement low-cost 'minor works' flood relief schemes.
CRT10 Carry out a Coastal Erosion and Flood Risk Study for County Meath and implement the recommenda�ons whilst as feasible priori�se nature-based solu�ons.
CRT11 Develop and provide informa�on on Sustainable Living to engage Council Tenants on how they can reduce consump�on of energy, water, and waste.
CRT12 Promote and support the Sustainable Energy Communi�es Programme and deliver workshops.
CRT13 Administer and support Strand 1 & 1A of Community Climate Ac�on Programme to deliver selected Climate Ac�on projects.
CRT14 Encourage all events approved by MCC to incorporate sustainability and CRT 14 integrated considera�on for biodiversity and other environmental sensi�vi�es.
CRT15 Guided by the Memorandum of Understanding signed between the GAA and CCMA, towards working together on sustainability and climate ac�on projects, engage with the Green Club Programme
SR13
Develop a waste management plan with par�cular aten�on to the circular economy principles. Promo�on of the circular economy e.g., recycling facili�es / repair hubs. and Bike repair days to be organised. On street waste segrega�on to be trialled.
Ac�on
Abbreviations
AfA – Areas for Ac�on
CAF – Climate Ac�on Forum
CAP – Climate Ac�on Plan
CARO – Climate Ac�on Regional Group
CAT – Climate Ac�on Team
CCAP – Community Climate Ac�on Programme
CCRA – Climate Change Risk Assessment
CPG – Corporate Policy Group
DECC – Department of Environment, Climate and Communica�ons
DZ – Decarbonising Zone
EMP – Energy Master Plan
EPA – Environment Protec�on Agency
GAA - Gaelic Athle�c Associa�on
GPP – Green Public Procurement
HVAC – Hea�ng Ven�la�on and Air Condi�oning
IAP – Integrated Ac�on Plan
IPCC – Irish Peatland Conserva�on Council
KPIs – Key Performance Indica�ons
LACAP – Local Authority Climate Ac�on Plan
LGMA – Local Government Management Agency
M&R – Monitoring and Repor�ng
MCC – Meath County Council
Meath LSP – Meath Local Sports Partnership
MEEU – Mid East Energy Unit
NTA – Na�onal Transport Authority
NZEB – Near Zero Energy Buildings
OPW – Office of Public Works
PAA – Priority Areas for Ac�on
PLEEP – ER – Public Ligh�ng Energy Efficiency Project – Eastern Region
PNN – Public Par�cipa�on Network
SDGs – Sustainable Development Goals
SEAI – Sustainable Authority of Ireland
SEC – Sustainable Energy Community
SECE – Social Environment and Science Educa�on
SEU – Significant Energy User
SPC – Strategic Policy Commitee
SWAT – Severe Weather Assessment Team
THRIVE – Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme
