See attached submission from EPA.
Climate Action and Flooding
Closed31 Mar, 2021, 9:00am - 14 May, 2021, 5:00pm
Central to environmental management is the issue of climate change, which is now emerging as one of the most significant global challenges for the planet in the 21st century. Climate change can result from natural processes and factors and more recently due to human activities, through emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG). Climate change will have diverse and wide-ranging impacts on our environment, society, economic sectors and natural resources. Management of areas prone to flooding and the coastal zone must be addressed in the new Local Area Plan along with measures to adapt to climate change by transitioning to a low carbon and climate resilient town, with an emphasis on reduction in energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions.
Questions to Consider:
Q. How can the plan support our transition to a low carbon climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy?
Q. What methods should be encouraged to maximise renewable energy provision for commercia/industrial and residential developments?
Q. How can the Plan address flood risk and build resilience to better cope with the increasing frequency of extreme weather events?
Contents
Observations
Observations
Ballina Town Centre
The Ballina Flood Relief scheme is an opportunity for the town to prevent serious flood damage into the future.
It also poses a once in a generation opportunity to create amenities...
Climate Action & Catchment based Flood Management for the River Moy
Flooding
Alluvial flooding has become a serious concern within the urban area of Ballina in recent years. This is mirrored nationally and internationally however responces vary from hard...
Climate resilience and using what you've got!
Q. How can the plan support our transition to a low carbon climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy?
The aim of Ballina becoming Irelands Greenest town should be...
Q. How can the plan support our transition to a low carbon climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy?
Include the commitment to develop a Sustainable Energy Communities Network for Ballina
Plan of local projects that can use the Climate Action Fund. ...