Public Consultation on the development of Ireland's third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan

The aim of this consultation is to gather stakeholder feedback on the preparation of Ireland's Third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan (NIP).

Third Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) National Implementation Plan - Consultation Document

OECD Policy Coherence Scan of Ireland (July 2025)

Report from the SDG National Stakeholder Forum September 2025

The Programme for Government sets out that the government is committed to accelerating Ireland's progress toward the 17 SDGs by 2030, addressing critical areas such as poverty eradication, climate action, and improved living standards for all and commits to: -

• adopt a coordinated approach to drive impactful action both at home and abroad, and
• to implement a Whole-of-Government Strategy to fully integrate the SDGs into national policies and initiatives, ensuring that each goal is actively pursued across all levels of government.

The Programme for Government also commits to supporting the work of young people to help their communities and support the SDGs.

Ireland's Second National Implementation Plan (NIP) for the Sustainable Development Goals 2022-2024 was published on 5 October 2022. Implementation of the NIP is ongoing.

Anyone wishing to submit observations can do so by email or post.

The closing date for submissions is 5.30pm on Friday, 16 January 2025.

Late submissions will not be considered.

All valid submissions received will be published on the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment website.

Submissions should be sent by email to SDGs@dcee.gov.ie or post to:

SDGs National Implementation Plan Consultation

SDGs Team

EU and International Environment and Circular Economy Division

Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment

Tom Johnson House

Haddington Road

D04 K7X4

We are committed to engaging with stakeholders in a clear, open and transparent manner. Any person or organisation can make a submission in relation to this consultation. We will consider all submissions and feedback before we publish the final versions of the Regulations.

Your response to this consultation is subject to:

• the Freedom of Information Act 2014 (FOI)
• the Access to Information on the Environment Regulations 2007-2018 (AIE)
• the Data Protection Act 2018

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