Climate & Biodiversity

Autumn Crocus

The Irish Government declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in May 2019. The Heritage Office is committed to supporting actions and raising awareness, on climate adaptation and biodiversity in County Kilkenny.

Examples of programmes which we are undertaking to address climate and biodiversity include:
Kilkenny Pollinator Programme
Kilkenny Wildlife Detective Programme
Identifying and recording Kilkenny’s Biodiversity
Implementing actions in the Kilkenny County Council Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024

Autumn Crocus