An environmentally sustainable city Cork City Council is committed to responding and acting strategically to the impact that climate change is causing and will continue to work on behalf of its citizens for the betterment of the environment and infrastructure of Cork City. Cork City Council is committed to leading the way in dealing with the global issues of climate change and environmental degradation at a local level by making climate action, sustainability and environmental protection the foundation stones for decisions and work practices. Our goal is to pro-actively engage and empower citizens in order to make Cork city as climate resilient as possible while protecting and enriching our environment in order to deliver enhanced well-being and quality of life for everyone.
• The high-level output/outcomes we will work towards: • Climate Adaptation Strategy implemented, and key performance indicators reached • Climate Mitigation Actions in place • Cork is the destination of choice to work, visit, live and study • Cork’s reputation as a global city leader of s ustainability is established • Cork is adapting well to climate change • People and goods are able to move sustainably in and out of the city • People participate in co- creating Cork’s future • There is a clear vision and direction for sustainable growth across the city • People have access to green spaces and recreation spaces • Cork is the destination of choice to work, visit, live and study
Incorporating the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) SDG6 SDG7 SDG12 SDG13 SDG 14 SG17
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