Galway has been awarded €400,000 in EU funding to support a range of projects designed to help the city meet its carbon-neutral climate goals.
The Cities Mission Accelerator Fund will support Galway city as well as Cork and Dublin in advancing projects under the European Union’s Climate Neutral and Smart Cities Mission, which aims to support the delivery of local climate goals.
The mission is one of five across Europe supporting the delivery of 100 climate-neutral and smart cities by 2030.
Climate, Energy and the Environment Minister Darragh O’Brien announced the €2 million funding package for Galway, Dublin and Cork in late August.
Dublin and Cork are set to receive €800,000 each under the mission, while Galway will receive €400,000 to advance 21 strategic proposals to be developed through city engagement.
As part of the funding allocation, Galway City Council will deliver a range of practical climate measures, including the retrofitting of council buildings.
“This funding is a welcome investment in Galway’s climate ambitions and demonstrates the value of partnership between local and national government in addressing climate challenges,” Galway City Mayor Helen Ogbu said.
“The projects supported under this fund will deliver tangible benefits for our communities while helping Galway play its part in Ireland’s transition to a low-carbon future.”
Chief Executive of Galway City Council Leonard Cleary added that the funding will help the delivery of “practical projects” around the city that “reduce carbon emissions, enhance biodiversity, and improve quality of life.”
Funded by the Local Democracy Reporting scheme.