What we do
Support local authorities to plan, deliver and report climate action: technical guidance, shared tools, training, funding navigation and regional coordination.
The CAROs
Four regional offices. Thirty-one local authorities.
The Climate Action Regional Offices work with every local authority in Ireland on mitigation, adaptation and just transition — regionally grounded, nationally consistent.
Background
The CAROs were established to give every local authority access to regional climate expertise, with a lead authority hosting each office on behalf of its region.
Governance
Each office is hosted by a lead local authority and works to national climate policy, with regional steering arrangements across the constituent authorities.
ProvenanceStructural descriptions only. Official CARO mission, background and governance wording will be imported verbatim from the Authority’s approved content — marked TENDER_CLARIFICATION_OR_POST_AWARD_DISCOVERY until supplied.
The four regions
5 local authorities
Atlantic Seaboard North
Exposed north-western coastline, islands, upland peat and dispersed rural settlement.
Led by Mayo County Council.
5 local authorities
Atlantic Seaboard South
South-western estuaries, harbour cities, ports and intensive agricultural hinterland.
Led by Cork County Council.
4 local authorities
Dublin Metropolitan
Dense urban region with coastal exposure, urban heat and combined drainage pressures.
Led by Dublin City Council.
17 local authorities
Eastern and Midlands
The largest CARO region: midland bogs, river catchments, border counties, the south-east coast and commuter towns.
Led by Kildare County Council, partnering with Kilkenny County Council where appropriate.