About Us
An Taisce’s Climate Action Team is empowering a climate literate community through creative communications and engaging actions, building resilience with people.
What is Climate Action Week?
Behavioural change and climate action are a fundamental part our lives, 365 days of the year! But for one week in October, we want to switch the focus from fundamental to fun!
Climate Action Week, Ireland’s largest pop-up climate festival, has been coordinated by An Taisce since 2017, on behalf of the Department of Climate, Energy and Environment. Our 9th festival is back, bringing nationwide spaces that champion local planet protectors and welcome solution seekers to events that tackle the climate crisis in exciting and empowering ways.
Past Events
Previously, there have been neon bike discos, tree planting, forest bathing, movie screenings, swap shops, sustainable foodie trails, repair cafes, neighbourhood dinner parties, storytelling, dance exhibitions, engaging panel discussions, even Climate Cabaret & Comedy Nights!
Planning your Climate Action Week!
This year’s festival promises to be even bigger and better. So we’re making it easier, here on our low-carbon website, for facilitators to host and promote their events and for everyone to discover what’s happening around the country for #ClimateActionWeek!
2024 Impact
The stats don’t lie! Uniting together for Climate Action Week, in our communities, organisations, colleges, schools, with our friends and in our homes packs a punch for the planet!
Last year’s Climate Action Week resulted in 343 events nationwide, organised by 470 incredible activists, directly engaging nearly 15,000 people! 823 climate communications were broadcast, reaching over 350,000 people.
Climate Action Week was featured on several radio stations, including LMFM and was included in segments on The Six O’Clock Show and Ireland AM. Features were also published in the Irish Independent, Dublin Gazette and several regional newspapers.
343
Events
823
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FAQs
General
What is Climate Action Week?
Climate Action Week is Ireland’s largest pop-up climate festival, showcasing the power of collective action. Coordinated by An Taisce since 2017, on behalf of the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, #ClimateActionWeek brings together individuals, communities, organisations, and policymakers to tackle the climate crisis through creativity, collaboration and shared learning experiences.
When does Climate Action Week take place?
Ireland’s 9th Climate Action Week will run from 13th-19th October 2025. Generally the week is agreed upon a year in advance, and takes place in mid-to-late-October.
Where is Climate Action Week happening?
Climate Action Week is happening everywhere!! There will be online events for all to engage with, as well as unmissable local workshops in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Offaly, Laois, Carlow, Cavan, Monaghan, and Wicklow. Not to mention all the schools and colleges around the country who are setting the bar high! Keep an eye out on Virgin Media or tune in to your local radio station for more on what’s happening near you.
Who organises Climate Action Week?
Climate Action Week is brought to you by An Taisce and supported by the Government of Ireland since 2017. Every Local Authority, Community group, organisation, business, college and school is invited to organise something for Climate Action Week.
Getting Involved
How can I participate in Climate Action Week?
- Check out the events and find something you like.
- Download our social media toolkit and share #ClimateActionWeek with your network.
- Take part in the Climate Action Week Challenge!
- Host your own Big Swap Shop Party with friends/family/colleagues.
- Join in the Make Your Game Campaign.
Do I need to register for events?
Yes please. Registering for events allows us to run a bit of crowd control (in-person and online!) and make sure the correct catering has been ordered, ensuring there is zero food waste where applicable.
Is there a cost to participate?
Most of An Taisce’s events for Climate Action Week are free, but some ask for a small fee to contribute towards catering and to ensure there is zero food waste. Some community groups may also require a small fee to cover costs.
Can I host my own event?
Absolutely! We would like to encourage every community in Ireland to host something local for #ClimateActionWeek – check out the events from last year for some inspiration and use our organisers guide to help make it a success.
Resources
Are there any resources to help me participate?
Of course! On our resources page, you will find a guide on hosting a Big Swap Shop Party, how to play the Make Your Game Campaign, compete in the Climate Action Week Challenge, a poster template for you to advertise your own events, and a social media toolkit to kickstart your climate communications!
How can I share a resource I wrote?
Please email it to caw@eeu.antaisce.org with the subject line ‘Climate Action Week resource submission’.
Is there any funding available to run local events?
At the moment funding is limited but we do hope to be able to offer this is the future. Your best bet is to ask a local business to sponsor your event or to reach out to your Local Authority and let them know what you would like to do.
Get Involved
We need every community, club, school, college, business, organisation and County Council to help make Ireland’s ninth #ClimateActionWeek the best the world has ever seen!