Huge funding boost announced for climate action in Clare

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has entered a new agreement to provide €2.9 million to support the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) in the southern region over the next six years.  

The Atlantic Seaboard South CARO coordinates the delivery of climate action across the counties of Clare, Cork County and City, Kerry and Limerick. €12 million in total is being allocated to Ireland’s four CAROs for the period 2023-2029.

The CAROs were established in 2018 to support local government to respond and adapt to climate change. They coordinate national and local climate policy and work to ensure there is a more joined-up approach to responding to the climate crisis at a regional level.

Minister Ryan welcomed the continued engagement with the CAROs and the local authorities: 

 “Over the previous five years, the CAROs have been instrumental in helping local authorities to respond to climate challenges, particularly on adaptation, and have become a really valued resource for the local authorities within their region. The Department will work closely with the CAROs over the coming years to ensure the work continues to support the delivery of climate actions at a local level."