Clean Air Week 2025

Green-Schools Ireland's "Clean Air Week 2025," scheduled for 17-21 November, signals a significant policy and public engagement push towards enhancing urban air quality and promoting sustainable transport infrastructure. The initiative, explicitly targeting increased walking, cycling, and public transport use for school commutes, directly underscores a growing imperative for investment in associated infrastructure development. This presents substantial opportunities for construction sector decision-makers involved in urban planning, sustainable mobility projects, and infrastructure upgrades, particularly through programmes like "Safe Routes to School." The week-long programme, which includes "No Idling" surveys and "Air Quality Investigation" challenges, highlights an intensifying regulatory focus on emissions and local environmental impact. With 1,700 premature deaths annually linked to poor air quality in Ireland, construction firms must anticipate heightened scrutiny over on-site emissions, vehicle fleet management, and project lifecycle impact. Embracing data-driven approaches to environmental assessment, as encouraged by the "Clean Air Detective" component, will be crucial. Senior leaders should view this as a strategic call to integrate sustainable practices, foster community-centric development, and adapt to evolving environmental standards, ensuring future projects align with societal health objectives and forthcoming legislative changes. Read More