Climate Action
Sustainable Development
Noise & Air Quality
We strive to meet the needs of today without comprising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. We will address the five principles of sustainability – enhance liveability; create opportunities for economic prosperity; foster environmental responsibility; embrace design excellence and demonstrate visionary leadership and strong governance. Cork City Council recognises the strategic importance of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the integrated multiagency approach required to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Cork City must be resilient to the effects of Climate Change. Climate Action is a cross cutting theme of all our activities. We will continue to spearhead many emission reduction initiatives through our Energy Policy and will contribute to the promotion of renewable energy and sustainable initiatives. We will build on past and current climate change mitigation actions and progress and enhance early stage adaptation measures, whilst helping to mitigate the effects of climate change. The ad aptation actions are Cork City Council’s template for the future development of climate change resilience, improving our understanding of climate disruption and allowing us to respond appropriately. The climate change adaptation strategy will assist in the development of future City Development and Local Area Plans.
The Clean Air for Europe (CAFE) Directive 2008/50/EC, sets air quality standards for European Union member states and has been transposed into Irish legislation by the Air Quality Standards Regulations 2011. Monitoring air quality will allow us and the public to review long term trends to establish any improvements or deterioration of air quality in the city and we will put measures in place to action same. Cork Agglomeration – Noise Action Plan 2018 – 2023 has been prepared in accordance with EU directive 2002/49/EC European Communities (Environmental Noise) Regulations 2018 (S.I. No. 549 of 2018). The purpose of the Noise Action Plan (NAP) is to act as a means of managing environmental noise, and to meet the aim of the END Directive of preventing, and reducing where necessary, environmental noise through the adoption of the action plan.
Biodiversity
Cork City Council will review the existing Biodiversity Plan which is incorporated into the Heritage Plan. Cork City has a wealth of natural heritage, which includes flora and fauna, as well as landscape and geology. Many mammals, birds, trees and wild plants have adapted to live alongside humans in our urban landscape and places like parks, golf courses, the river, graveyards and gardens all provide urban habitats and sanctuary for wildlife in the city.
Water Services & Sanitation
In addition to monitoring river levels, testing water quality and maintaining drainage, Cork City Council will continue to operate water services on an agency basis, through a service level agreement, with Irish Water. In order to meet the needs of the growing population and support the ongoing economic development of the City, the council are working in partnership with Irish Water to upgrade the Lee Road Water Treatment Plan.
Flood Management
We will continue to work with the Office of Public Works in the progression and completion of Flood Relief Projects including the Lower Lee Flood Relief Scheme (LLFRS) and numerous Flood Relief Schemes for Cork city including Glanmire/ Glashaboy, Douglas/Togher and Blackpool. We will continue to assess flood risk from watercourses and tidal waters and manage the impact of flood events.
Litter & Waste Management
Regulation & Enforcement
Cork City Council is responsible for keeping public places free from litter and manages waste enforcement. It also implements national waste policy which focuses on waste prevention and promotion of the circular economy. We will actively engage with stakeholders in our role with public awareness campaigns and initiatives. We will continuously achieve the objectives set out in all the various regulations and legislation that covers, litter and waste management and resource efficiency.
As a designated regulatory authority, Cork City Council will continue to fulfil its regulatory and enforcement obligations at both a local and national level. We will work to create a culture of compliance with regards to these obligations. The council will seek to promote and regulate sustainable planning and transport choices and enforce environmental legislation to provide well planned, integrated and healthy environment.
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