Chapter 1 I Introduction
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals
National Planning Framework Strategic Outcomes
Cork City Development Plan Strategic Objectives
SO4 – Climate & Environment
Transition to a low-carbon, climate- resilient and environmentally sustainable future. Implement climate mitigation and adaptation measures that reduce our carbon footprint including sustainable energy consumption, sustainable transport, circular economy, green construction and flood risk mitigation and adaptation.
Strengthened Rural Economies & Communities
Compact Growth
Transition to a Low Carbon & Climate Resilient Society
SO5 – Green and Blue Infrastructure, Open Space and Biodiversity Manage and enhance green and blue infrastructure, to protect and promote biodiversity, ecology and habitat connectivity, protect natural areas, enhance landscape character and maritime heritage, and manage access to green and blue spaces that provide recreation, amenity and natural areas.
Enhanced Culture, Amenity & Heritage
Transition to a Low Carbon & Climate Resilient Society
Sustainable Management of Water, Waste and Other Environmental Resources
SO6 – Economy and Employment
Be a national and regional economic driver delivering strong, resilient, diverse and innovative economic growth. Focus new employment in strategic areas across the city. Enhance Cork’s role as a city of learning, using knowledge and talent as a key enabler for city and economic growth.
Strengthened Rural Economies & Communities
A Strong Economy supported by Enterprise, Innovation and Skills
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