Dublin

Ireland

Mission city Twin city Pilot city
Ireland National Platform
Dublin Mission City Label
Population 590k
City Area 118 km²
City active since June 2022

Dublin, the capital city of Ireland, is situated on the eastern coast of the country, at the mouth of the River Liffey. With a population of over 1.3 million people, it serves as the economic, political, and cultural hub of Ireland. The city's economy is robust and diverse, with key sectors including information and communication technology, financial services, and the creative arts.

 

Dublin is making considerable strides in its climate action efforts. The city's Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 outlines its commitment to reduce emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. The plan includes a range of measures spanning areas such as energy efficiency, renewable energy, flood resilience, and sustainable transport.

 

Spread over its 117 km2 are markers of a rich history and culture that have been shaping the city’s identity for over a millennium. The city is characterised by its medieval core around which stunning Georgian neighbourhoods with public squares providing a space for social and economic activities grew. These spaces continue to thrive and provide Dubliners with spots to relax and enjoy a bit of nature in the city; many make up Dublin’s network of parks. The Grand Canal and Royal Canal that envelop the inner city were once full of canal boats moving goods to and from the port to the city and to the rest of country.

 

Today, you will still see boats, but you will also see citizens cycling next to the canals on segregated paths or simply lingering and enjoying a moment. Dublin has a rich natural endowment, which has throughout its existence provided citizens of the city with opportunities to innovate and make Dublin the city it is today. A city that is leading in innovation, is thriving with culture, and is diverse. Moreover, in its 1000-year history, Dublin has defined itself as a city that is resilient; having experienced battles and struggles and in history that is more recent the impacts of the Great Recession, Dublin and its citizens always emerge stronger and more unified. Dublin brings out the best in its people, who make the city unique and give it its spirit.

 

As the city council responsible for the city, Dublin City Council develops and implements key statutory and non-statutory plans that shape life in the city. Dublin City Council’s Corporate Plan puts forward our vision and mission for both the city, and Dublin City Council, as an organisation and the principles by which we will be guided in all elements of our work on climate action.

 

For more information, visit the official Dublin City Council website. Further details on Dublin's climate action work can be found on their dedicated environment and energy page.

Key Learnings

Beyond silos: return on experience session with the City of Dublin

Beyond silos: return on experience session with the City of Dublin (15 April 2025). Learn how a systems and challenge-led approach can drive transformative climate action. In collaboration with the OECD, Dublin City Council shares its experience in applying a systems and challenge-led approach for the transformation of a neighbourhood into one in which children can move freely, safely, and playfully. The webinar is interactive and provides a space for peer learning on working beyond silos for the implementation of transformative policies. Joined by: - Dr. Sabrina Dekker, Regional Climate Action Coordinator, Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office, Dublin City Council - Mariana Mirabile, Economist, Environment Directorate, OECD

EPC Related payment Dublin Port head quarters

The consultant and the main contractor each guaranteed separately to the client that the project would achieve a 15% energy - efficiency improvements in fossil fuel use. If this guarantee was not achieved, each would lose 7.5% of their respective contract values. Direct link: https://www.seai.ie/publications/Energy-Performance-Related-Payments-EPRP-Guide.pdf
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