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Ireland's EPA projects greenhouse gas emissions trajectory, highlighting gap to 2030 climate targets.
7 day briefing • 2026-07-08 - 2026-07-14 (1 week ago) • frozen
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published Ireland's Greenhouse Gas Emissions Projections for 2025-2030, a comprehensive assessment of the country's progress toward national and EU climate commitments. The report, which includes a main report, infographic, data spreadsheet, and input assumptions, projects emissions under two scenarios: existing measures and additional measures. It evaluates Ireland's ability to meet targets under the Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2021 and the EU's Effort Sharing Regulation.
The publication is a critical input for policymakers, indicating that without further action, Ireland risks falling short of its 2030 emission reduction obligations. This document underpins upcoming policy decisions and investment strategies in the energy, transport, and agricultural sectors. The EPA's assessment serves as a baseline for measuring the effectiveness of current climate policies and underscores the urgency for enhanced mitigation efforts.
As a primary-source, authoritative report, it carries significant weight in shaping national climate dialogue and compliance pathways.
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2026-07-08 - 2026-07-14
2026-06-27 - 2026-07-26
2026-04-29 - 2026-07-27
2025-07-28 - 2026-07-27
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Key Signals
- - EPA releases official emissions projections for 2025-2030, assessing Ireland's trajectory toward 2030 EU targets.
- - Report includes two scenarios: with existing measures and with additional measures, showing likely shortfall under current policies.
- - Projections evaluate compliance with both national legislation (Climate Action Act 2021) and EU Effort Sharing Regulation.
- - Data spreadsheet and input assumptions are publicly available, enabling independent analysis and verification.
- - Publication timing (year-end) positions it as a key reference for 2027 budget and climate action plan updates.
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EPA publishes Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions projections for 2025-2030
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Primary source from Ireland's EPA providing official emissions projections and compliance assessment for 2025-2030.