Community Climate Action Projects Funded Across Cork County

Cork County Council has announced that eleven community groups will share more than €240,000 in funding for climate action projects in their local area. 

The successful projects include a biodiversity haven in Charleville Park; converting an existing pathway to a cycleway in Macroom; a community water filling station and EV charging point in Kiskeam; and solar PV installations on community buildings across the county. 

The projects were selected as part of the Community Climate Action Programme for their capacity to engage communities and deliver measurable climate benefits, supporting national and local climate targets.

Welcoming the announcement, the Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Joe Carroll said “These projects are a wonderful example of what local communities can achieve with the right support. They reflect the energy, commitment and innovation of communities across Cork County who are playing their part in taking Climate Action.” 

Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell added, “Cork County Council is committed to supporting meaningful climate action and sustainability initiatives. These projects along with the projects funded under the previous call demonstrate what can be achieved through partnership with local communities. We will continue to work closely with local communities to drive forward our shared climate goals.”

The Community Climate Action Programme, developed and funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), aims to address climate change at a local level and support and empower communities to shape and build low carbon, sustainable communities to contribute to national climate and energy targets. 

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NOTE TO EDITORS

The full list of projects receiving funding totalling €240,734.72 under the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) – Call 1 Part B Projects are as follows: