Three climate action events planned for this Kildare town
The events will help shape the future of the Maynooth Decarbonising Zone
Three climate action events have been planned for one County Kildare town.
Kildare County Council (KCC) has announced that it is inviting the Maynooth community to take part in a new ‘Community Climate Action Series’ this September and October.
According to KCC, the series of events will ‘provide opportunities for residents, community groups, businesses, students, local organisations and other stakeholders to learn more about the Maynooth Decarboning Zone (MDZ), share their views and priorities, and explore practical ways to support climate action in the town and surrounding area’.
KCC also said that the initiative will be delivered through three connected events under the themes ‘Have Your Say’, ‘Join the Conversation’ and ‘Take Action’.
‘LOCAL TEST BEDS’
Explaining the purpose of the events, KCC asserted that the MDZ will form part of KCC’s wider climate action work.
Specifically, KCC intends to use the MDZ as ‘local test beds’ for climate action, in an effort to help communities explore practical measures to reduce emissions, support sustainability, and to respond to climate risks.
KCC’s decarbonising officer, Paul Regan, elaborated: “The MDZ can only succeed with strong local involvement.”
Mr Regan added: “This series is about listening to the community, understanding local priorities, and identifying how KCC can best support practical, community-led climate action in Maynooth.”
Anyone seeking further information about the events, including registration details for the second event, is asked to visit the official KCC website.
The Maynooth DZ Community Climate Action Series is funded by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment through the DZ Demonstrator Fund.