The annual EPA Climate Conference is a 1-day event dedicated to sharing knowledge and engaging with researchers, policymakers, and the general public on climate change in Ireland. The conference is included in the list of actions mandated by the government in the Climate Action Plan.
The conference is open to all; however, tickets must be purchased in advance. Typical attendees include policymakers, researchers, media representatives, EPA team members, and the public.
The conference typically features a variety of expert speakers who deliver presentations aligned with the overarching theme, which changes annually as climate change matters evolve. Each session is often followed by a panel discussion featuring these experts. Presentations are recorded and posted after the conference on this web page and social media should you wish to watch the sessions after the event.
Held on May 28th, 2025 in Dublin Castle with the theme: "Tackling emissions through the carbon market’".
The EPA Climate Conference 2025 was held on 28th May in Dublin Castle with the theme: "Tackling emissions through the carbon market". View the 2025 EPA Climate Conference agenda and recorded presentations below.
| Session | Speaker | Topic |
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Welcome
Opening Address
Keynote Speech - National Dimension
Keynote Speech - International/European Dimension
Panel Discussion and Q&A |
| Session 2 |
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EPA Perspective
UK Perspective
Germany Perspective
Panel Discussion |
| Session 3 |
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Electricity
Aviation
Maritime
ICROA-IETA
Panel Discussion and Q&A
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The EPA Climate Conference 2024 was held on 15th May in Dublin Castle with the theme: "Ireland Living in a Changed Climate". View the 2024 EPA Climate Conference agenda and recorded presentations below.
Click the speaker links to view individual presentations.
| Session | Speaker | Topic |
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| Session 1 |
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Welcome
Opening Address
European Context |
| Session 2 |
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Keynote Speech
Discussion and Q&A |
| Session 3 |
Dr Eimear Cotter
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Climate impacts on Ireland – the scientific
Observed and Projected Climate Change
Living with a changed climate: Insights from Ireland’s Climate Change Assessment Report |
| Session 4 |
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Urban flooding and citizen engagement
Climate Resilient Waterways
Coastal erosion and citizen impact Food supply and security |
Held on May 25th, 2023 in Dublin Castle, with the theme: “Climate Change on the Ground – land use, land use change and forestry”.
You can watch this conference via our playlist on YouTube here.
Held in Croke Park on the 1st of June 2022, with the following theme: Creating Ireland's Climate Future.
You can watch this conference via our playlist on YouTube here.
Held virtually on the 23rd and the 24th of June, with the following theme: Achievement of Climate Neutrality.
You can watch this conference via our playlist on YouTube here.
Held in the Aviva Stadium on May 15th, 2019, with the following theme: Ireland as a Leader in Climate Change.
You can watch this conference via our playlist on YouTube here.
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