Three local community groups will share in a pot of more that €240,000 for climate action projects.
Conna Community Council have received the largest sum locally, allocated by Cork County Council, recipients of €35,018.72 towards the Council Housing for the Elderly Association.
Araglen Carnival was allocated a sum of €21,484, while Mitchelstown Scout Group was allocated €18,600.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Joe Carroll, said that the project reflect communities commitment to playing their part in tackling climate action.
“These projects are a wonderful example of what local communities can achieve with the right support. They reflect the energy, commitment and innovation of communities across Cork county who are playing their part in tackling climate action,” the Mayor said.
OTHER PROJECTS
Other successful projects allocated funding under the scheme include a biodiversity haven in Charleville Park; converting an existing pathway to a cycleway in Macroom; a community water filling station and EV charging point in Kiskeam; and solar PV installations on community buildings across the county.
Projects were selected as part of the Community Climate Action Programme for their capacity to engage communities and deliver measurable climate benefits, supporting national and local climate targets.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Moira Murrell, said that the council is committed to supporting meaningful climate action and sustainability initiatives.
“These projects along with the projects funded under the previous call demonstrate what can be achieved through partnership with local communities. We will continue to work closely with local communities to drive forward our shared climate goals,” she said.
The Community Climate Action Programme, developed and funded by the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC), aims to address climate change at a local level and support and empower communities to shape and build low carbon, sustainable communities to contribute to national climate and energy targets.
