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EPA 2022 - the year in review

This review of 2022 reports on our steps toward driving action on climate, promoting sustainable consumption and production, and working relentlessly to achieve a clean, healthy environment.

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Introduction by Director General

The EPA has established itself as a trusted and respected body for environmental and radiological protection that is recognised for its scientific integrity - OECD

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Climate Change actions in 2022

The EPA’s role in addressing climate change challenges includes: preparing and projecting national greenhouse gas emissions; regulating emissions from industrial sectors; supporting climate science research; supporting behavioural change to promote a circular economy and facilitating the National Dialogue on Climate Action.

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Environment & Health actions during 2022

A clean healthy environment with green and blue spaces is an essential component of Ireland’s health infrastructure.

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Circular Economy & Waste actions during 2022

In a circular economy, we use less raw material, design products for long life and recyclability, share products, use them for longer, and reuse and repair products.

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Water actions during 2022

Clean and well-protected water is essential for our health and wellbeing, our economic activities and our wildlife.

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Assessment actions during 2022

A clear national policy position for Ireland’s environment is required together with more integrated, coherent and ambitious environmental policy frameworks.

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Licensing & Enforcement actions during 2022

A primary function of the EPA is environmental regulation, including assessment, authorisation and enforcement of activities across a range of industries.

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Research actions during 2022

The EPA delivers an environmental research programme to provide essential scientific support for environmental policy development, implementation and broader decision making.

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Engagement actions during 2022

The environmental problems Ireland faces can only be addressed if citizens and stakeholders are engaged and empowered.

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Actions to Green the EPA during 2022

The EPA’s environmental management programme delivered improvements in energy performance, waste management, biodiversity and monitoring of greenhouse gas emissions.

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