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Ireland's EPA releases updated greenhouse gas emissions projections for 2025-2030, assessing progress toward national and EU climate targets.
7 day briefing • 2026-07-21 - 2026-07-27 (today) • rolling
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published Ireland's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections report for 2025-2030, a comprehensive assessment of the country's trajectory toward meeting its climate commitments under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development (Amendment) Act 2021 and the EU Effort Sharing Regulation. The report provides projections under two scenarios: 'with existing measures' and 'with additional measures,' offering a detailed outlook on Ireland's ability to reduce emissions in line with 2030 targets. Accompanying the main report are an infographic, data spreadsheet, and input assumptions document, enhancing transparency and utility for policymakers, researchers, and stakeholders.
The publication comes at a critical juncture as Ireland faces increasing pressure to accelerate decarbonization. The projections will inform government policy adjustments and investment decisions in sectors such as energy, transport, and agriculture. By outlining the gap between current policies and required reductions, the report serves as a benchmark for evaluating the effectiveness of climate actions. This release is a key reference for tracking Ireland's progress within the broader EU climate framework and signals the country's commitment to data-driven climate governance. Stakeholders will scrutinize the projections to identify areas needing intensified efforts or policy innovation.
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- - Ireland's EPA published its GHG emissions projections report for 2025-2030, providing a detailed outlook under existing and additional measures scenarios.
- - The report assesses Ireland's compliance with the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 and EU Effort Sharing Regulation targets.
- - Projections indicate whether Ireland is on track to meet its 2030 emission reduction commitments.
- - The publication includes a main report, infographic, data spreadsheet, and input assumptions, enhancing transparency.
- - This release is a key reference for stakeholders monitoring Ireland's climate policy trajectory.
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EPA publishes Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions projections for 2025-2030
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Primary source: EPA's official publication of greenhouse gas projections, central to climate progress assessment.