Background

Derry City and Strabane District Council is dedicated to creating a resilient and decarbonised future. However, managing multiple projects and ambitious sustainability goals presented a challenge in streamlining their strategy and demonstrating tangible impact.

Solution

Accelerating Action partnered with the Council, providing their Climate Programme Manager, Cathy Burns, with the tools to assess and strengthen their climate action framework.

Results

• Strategic Framework Enhancement: Identified weaknesses and gaps in existing plans, ensuring a more comprehensive and effective approach to climate action.

• Successful Funding Acquisition: Secured significant funding for crucial capital projects like the Acorn Farm, demonstrating the project's alignment with SDGs and increasing its appeal to funders.

• Data-Driven Decision Making: Enabled informed decisions by ensuring projects aligned with SDGs and the council's broader sustainability vision.

• Enhanced Collaboration: Fostered collaboration across departments and the community, building capacity and a shared sense of ownership in climate action efforts.

Impact

• Derry City and Strabane District Council is now equipped to drive meaningful change and achieve their ambitious sustainability goals.

• The council has a clear roadmap for climate action, supported by data-driven insights and strong community engagement.