Call For All-Ireland Approach To Climate Change

Deputy First Minister of Northern Ireland, Michelle O'Neill has called for an all-Ireland approach to the climate crisis.

Sinn Féin's leader in NI was speaking after the party launched a document on tackling the climate crisis at the UN's COP26 summit in Glasgow yesterday, 01 November.

"The COP26 summit is an important opportunity to send a clear message on the actions that will need to be taken by governments to tackle the climate emergency," said O'Neill.


"Today at the summit, attended by world leaders, Sinn Féin have launched a document on green energy and tackling the climate emergency.

"Just like the Covid19 pandemic, climate change doesn't recognise borders and we need an all-Ireland approach.

"We must secure a fair transition to a low carbon economy and increase support for rural communities and family farms.

"There's an onus on big corporations to decarbonise and work to deliver green jobs and healthier, first-class public transport for all.

"Sinn Féin will play our part in the fight back against climate change and protecting the environment for future generations."