National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA)
The National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) is a programme led by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment with secretariat support from the EPA.
The role of the NDCA is to actively engage stakeholders and the public about climate action across Ireland.
NDCA objectives
The NDCA has 4 main objectives with regard to public engagement:
- To create awareness, understanding and engagement on climate change.
- To motivate and enable climate action at the level of communities and citizens, including the empowerment of citizens to become more sustainable in their daily lives.
- To empower citizens to have conversations on climate action.
- To inform policy responses & behavioural research.
These objectives are set out in the Government of Ireland's Climate Action Plan and the Climate Action Plan 2024 Annex of Actions.
How the EPA Drives Engagement on Climate Action
The EPA aims to encourage engagement in climate action across all levels of society. As part of its role in encouraging awareness and engagement on climate change, the EPA leads:
A series of informative climate-related lectures that occur throughout the year. Hosted by the EPA, as part of our objectives within the NDCA, the lectures are held virtually, free of charge, and open to all. Pre-registration is required, and you can find out about upcoming lectures by emailing ndca@epa.ie All previous climate lectures are posted to our YouTube channel for you to access at any time. We welcome you to join future lectures to stay informed on climate-related matters.
The annual EPA Climate Conference facilitates discussion on topics related to climate change. Held in person, the event is hosted by the EPA as part of the NDCA and the Climate Action Plan. The conference is open to the public; however, tickets must be purchased in advance. Each conference features a variety of speakers and panel discussions, covering the overarching theme of the conference. We welcome you to join our climate change events and email subscriber list to stay up to date on our future events, including the annual EPA Climate Conference. Email ndca@epa.ie to register.
EPA's role in NDCA
The EPA provides secretariat and administrative support to the National Dialogue on Climate Action. In addition, the EPA hosts NDCA events including the EPA Climate Lecture Series and the annual EPA Climate Conference. The EPA also supports the NDCA through the provision of behavioural science evidence such as the Climate Change in the Irish Mind study and associated research.
Further Resources
- Climate Change in the Irish Mind
- Ireland's Climate Change Assessment
- Details of NDCA reports and projects, such as Climate Conversations and the National Youth Assembly on Climate, are available on the Government of Ireland website.