Our Response

Derry City and Strabane District Council declared a climate emergency in 2019, followed by the 2020 Climate Pledge to achieve a net-zero, climate-resilient City and District by 2045. The Strategic Growth Plan envisions a thriving, prosperous, and sustainable City and District with equal opportunities for all.

We are integrating the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into our efforts. These 17 goals tackle global challenges such as poverty, inequality, climate change, and environmental degradation, providing a framework for sustainable development that balances economic, environmental, and social priorities while meeting present needs and safeguarding the future.

The Council has established several working groups and initiatives to address the climate and ecological crisis, including:

Climate Adaptation Plan

The Climate Change Adaptation Plan sets out our vision for a resilient council prepared for the effects of climate change. It outlines our vision and strategic priorities for adaptation action across Council over the next 5 years.

The Plan was developed as part of the CLIMATE Project funded by the EU Northern Periphery & Arctic Programme in collaboration with partners from Climate Northern Ireland and Climate Ireland.

View Climate Change Adaptation Plan & Supplementary Information Document below:

Green Infrastructure Plan

Derry City & Strabane District Council, in collaboration with its Green Infrastructure (GI) partners, has developed a Green Infrastructure Plan for the district aimed at enhancing its green and blue spaces. This plan introduces a new approach that emphasizes the importance of valuing these areas, which offer a variety of benefits, including natural solutions for mitigating and adapting to climate change. For further information visit: https://www.derrystrabane.com/services/parks-and-play/gi

Emergency Planning

Council work with various stakeholders and agencies to be better prepared for climate risk, this includes the development of Community Resilience Plans.

For further information visit:

https://www.derrystrabane.com/subsites/resilience

https://www.derrystrabane.com/about-council/weather-warning-advice

Additionally, we collaborate on various cross-border initiatives with partners such as Donegal County Council, including the development of the North West Climate Action Framework.