Working Together
Derry & Strabane Sustainability & Climate Commission
Climate action requires a whole system approach. The Commission brings together organisations, communities, businesses and public bodies to accelerate the transition to resilience and net-zero by 2045 — the Commission works to coordinate action, building awareness, supporting green skills, sharing evidence and local success stories, and unlocking finance and investment.
Vision: To lead the way to a thriving, net-zero, climate-resilient City & District by 2045, enhancing quality of life, fostering inclusivity and protecting the environment for future generations.
Mission: To drive an equitable and just transition to a sustainable, net-zero future through collaboration, innovation, evidence-based decision-making and meaningful stakeholder engagement.
Six areas for action
- Our Homes — warmer, healthier, affordable, energy-efficient.
- Our Energy — a clean, secure, locally powered system.
- Our Travel — greener, healthier, more sustainable choices.
- Our Green Infrastructure & Land Use — protecting nature, building resilience.
- Green Economy — sustainable business growth, innovation, green jobs.
- Our Resources — a circular economy where resources are valued, reused and regenerated.
Together these six roadmaps drive coordinated action — embedding resilience, fairness and collaboration in everything the Commission delivers.
Emergency Planning & Cross Border Collaboration
Council works with stakeholders and agencies to be better prepared for climate risk, including through Community Resilience Plans. We also collaborate cross-border with Donegal County Council on the North West Climate Action Framework.
