Sustainable Development Goals
As an SDG Ambassador, Clare County Council is proud to champion the promotion, awareness, and implementation of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at local, regional, and national levels.
Sustainable Development Goal Week 2025
In alignment with the European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) — running from 18th September to 8th October — we will host our fourth annual SDG Week, beginning Friday, 19th September. This initiative showcases local actions that contribute to a more sustainable and inclusive future.
Dates: September 19th – October 4th
Locations: Libraries and venues across County Clare, including Kilrush, Ennis, Ennistymon, Scariff, Shannon, and more.
Join us for a vibrant celebration of community-led sustainability and climate action. The programme features hands-on workshops, informative events, and inspiring activities designed to bring the SDGs to life in everyday settings.
Event Highlights:
- Skills for Life Workshops - September 20th, 27th and October 4th
Learn practical skills such as bee keeping, candle making, wild foraging, herbs for health, and clothing repair/swap. - Energy Café in Ennis - September 22nd (Pre-booking required)
Engage in meaningful conversations around energy use and sustainability at Ennis Library. - SDG & Energy Awareness Day - September 23rd
Hosted by Clare County Council at Áras Contae an Chláir, showcasing local efforts in energy and SDG implementation. - Tidy Towns SDG Masterclass - September 24th
An evening session at Buttermarket Ennis focused on integrating SDGs into community tidy towns initiatives. - Bike Maintenance Classes - September 27th
Free sessions across Shannon, Kilrush, and Ennis Libraries on September 27th. - Health & Wellbeing Expo - October 2nd
Held at Treacy’s West County Hotel, this expo features free health checks, cooking demos, guest speakers, and themed breakout rooms. - Workplace Walking Day
Register your Workplace Walking Day.
SDG Week Schedule 2025
View the SDG Week Schedule 2025
Ennis Energy Café
Find out about the Ennis Energy Café.
Tidy Towns SDG Showcase Event
View the Tidy Towns SDG Showcase Event Poster
Sustainable Development Goals Video
What are the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)?
In September 2015, at the United Nations Sustainable Development Summit, 193 world leaders adopted the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, including the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
There are 17 goals and targets. It is a blueprint for the future, for people and the planet. They have the power to address the global challenges we face, including:
- an end to poverty
- sustainable economic development
- protection of the environment
- access to health and education services
- gender equality
- peaceful societies
- decent work
Where can I get information on the SDGs?
Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) data hub is a very useful resource to access information on specific goals and for checking how Ireland is measuring up.
The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications also provides up to date policy information on the Sustainable Development Goals at the following webpage - https://www.gov.ie/sdgs
Ireland's Sustainable Development Goals - Video
Are the SDGs relevant to me?
Yes they are relevant to us all - at work, at home, in our communities and schools. Whether you are an individual, a member of a Community Development Group, Tidy Towns group or working in the public or private sector we can all link what we do to an SDG or indeed several SDGs. It is good for us all to be aware of the positive contribution we can make to sustaining our local and global communities for the future.
View ideas for actions we can take daily to support the goals or click on the poster image below
Can I use the SDG logos for work and in the community?
Yes you can. You can download the SDG logos and guidelines (without UN emblem) at: https://www.un.org/sustainabledevelopment/news/communications-material/.
