Public Consultation: Draft Climate Action Plan 2023–2027

Have your say on Northern Ireland’s climate future.
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) invites you to respond to the draft Climate Action Plan 2023–2027.

🗓️ Consultation closes: 8 October 2025 at 11:59 PM
📢 Your views matter. Everyone is encouraged to take part.

About the Climate Action Plan

In 2022, Northern Ireland passed its first climate legislation — the Climate Change Act (Northern Ireland) 2022. This law sets a goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

To meet this goal, the Act requires a Climate Action Plan every five years. The current draft plan outlines:

• Policies and proposals to reduce emissions
• Actions to meet the first carbon budget
• Targets for 2030, 2040, and 2050

Each government department has contributed to the plan, and DAERA is leading the consultation process.

How to Respond

The primary method for submitting your views is online via Citizen Space.
👉 Scroll to the bottom of the official consultation page to access the “Respond online” link here.

You can also respond by:

• Email:[email protected]
• Post:
  Climate Action Delivery Division
  DAERA
  Clare House, 303 Airport Road West
  Belfast BT3 9ED

📌 Please include the reference:
“Consultation on Northern Ireland’s draft Climate Action Plan 2023–2027”
And state whether you’re responding as an individual or on behalf of an organisation.

Public Consultation Sessions

Join a session to learn more and share your views. Events are held in person and online:

🖥️ Online Session

• 02 October 2025 | 7:00–8:00 PM

🏛️ In-Person Sessions

• Ballymena: The Braid – 09 Sept | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Newry: Canal Court Hotel – 16 Sept | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Ballynahinch: Millbrook Lodge – 17 Sept | 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
• Omagh: Strule Arts Centre – 23 Sept | 2:00–4:00 PM
• Derry/Londonderry: Ulster University Magee – 25 Sept | 2:00–4:00 PM
• Coleraine: NRC Innovation Centre – 01 Oct | 2:00–4:00 PM

👉 Register for events here

✅ Take Part Today

Your feedback will help shape Northern Ireland’s climate policies for years to come.
Respond before 8 October 2025.