Policy information
Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors - National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027
From Department of Rural and Community Development
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The National Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2023-2027 sets out a vision, mission and series of actions which will lead, guide and facilitate the sustainable development and management of the outdoor recreation sector for the next five years. It also aims to increase participation, in order to realise social, health and economic benefits.
Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors is a cross Government stakeholder-led strategy which was developed in collaboration with Comhairle na Tuaithe (the Countryside Council) .
The strategic objectives of Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors are:
- Leadership: To create a more coordinated, cohesive approach at national and county level to ensure best use of our resources.
- Environment: To protect the environment through better planning and development of outdoor recreation, in keeping with best practice management of landscape and habitats.
- Awareness: To create awareness of our outdoor opportunities and how to enjoy them responsibly.
- Opportunities: To increase and support the number of people active in the outdoors, especially young people and under-represented groups.
- Access: To protect and improve access to the outdoors, for the benefit of all.
- Expertise: To improve the knowledge, skills and expertise of stakeholders and partners.
