Waterford cities Roadmap to carbon neutrality 2040 is a comprehensive and admirable plan, with goals, metrics and partnerships identified on how to achieve this important aim. WCCC has allocated its share of the funding towards the center of excellence which would drive and support this tremendous ambition. In order to achieve the transition needed, I feel that the center of excellence needs to be put into place as a matter of priority. The roadmap contains many lists of important tasks to be carried out towards our goals. We need to urgently put in place the people who will carry out these tasks, and provide them with the necessary resources, to show that we recognise the urgency of the threat we face.
We will not be judged on the quality of our plans, but on the effectiveness of our actions.