Dublin Climate Action Week returns to inspire county wide action for a climate resilient future

Dublin Climate Action Week (#DCAW26) returns to Fingal this year with a dynamic programme of events aimed at inspiring individuals, communities and businesses to take meaningful action on climate change. Taking place from the 11th – 17th May, the week will showcase Dublin’s commitment to building a cleaner, greener, and more climate resilient future.

Organised and delivered by Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, Fingal County Council, Dublin City Council, South Dublin County Council, the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) and Codema – Dublin’s Energy Agency, Dublin Climate Action Week will feature workshops, talks, exhibitions, school programmes, community events, and interactive activities across the city and county. Events will focus on key themes including sustainable transport, energy efficiency, nature-based solutions, circular economy and community‑led climate solutions.

Over 20 events will be taking place in Fingal during Dublin Climate Action Week including two family fun days, one of which will take place in Millennium Park on the 9th of May and the other on the 17th of May in Malahide Castle. Other events include an explore your shore workshop with Clean Coasts on Donabate Beach on the 16th of May and an introduction to biodiversity using Lego, a lively and collaborative workshop designed for families with children aged 7 to 13. This will take place in Blanchardstown Library on 12th May and Malahide Library on the 14th May.  A workshop on Toy Upcycling will also be available in Holywell Community Centre, Swords on 13th May, a playful, hands-on clinic where children and their parents bring much‑loved, broken, or forgotten toys and give them a new lease of life. Screenings of the film ‘Ocean with David Attenborough’ will be taking place in Skerries, Blanchardstown, Balbriggan, and Malahide Libraries throughout DCAW. The full list of Fingal events can be found at www.dublinclimateactionweek.ie.

Launching the programme James Phelan, Director Infrastructure and Climate Change, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, David Storey, Director Environment, Climate Action and Sports, Fingal County Council, Teresa Walsh, Director Climate Action, South Dublin County Council, and Patricia Reidy, Executive Manager Climate Action, Dublin City Council jointly stated:

“Climate action happens locally, and the events during Dublin Climate Action Week will empower people to make a difference. From considering small lifestyle changes to implementing large‑scale policy initiatives, this week will highlight how everyone has a role in tackling the climate crisis.”

All the events will align with Ireland’s national climate targets and the Dublin Local Authorities’ Climate Action Plans, reinforcing the ambition to reduce emissions, improve air quality, and support a just transition for all communities. Residents, businesses, organisations, and community groups will be encouraged to get involved by attending events, hosting activities, or sharing their own climate initiatives with a wider audience. All events will be free and open to the public, with both in‑person and online options available.