Ireland’s climate performance has improved significantly, ranking 29th in the latest Climate Change Performance Index released at COP29 in Baku, up by 14 places from last year. While the country is now classified among medium climate action performers, concerns persist regarding the effectiveness of climate policies and greenhouse gas emissions. The report highlights a significant increase in renewable energy capacity and emphasizes the need for improved infrastructure and a moratorium on new data centers. Denmark continues to lead in climate action, but the U.S. performance raises flags under President Donald Trump’s policies.