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ARTICLE · 17 FEBRUARY 2026

Central Bank Publishes 2025 Climate Report

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On 27 January 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its Climate Observatory for 2025. The CBI's Climate Observatory provides annual, evidence-based updates on climate science trends...

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On 27 January 2026, the Central Bank of Ireland (CBI) published its Climate Observatory for 2025. The CBI's Climate Observatory provides annual, evidence-based updates on climate science trends, progress on decarbonisation, and evolving financial risks. It aims to provide stakeholders with metrics to understand and manage climate-related risks.

Climate change and the CBI's mandate

The CBI notes that climate change is an escalating global risk, and has a direct impact on the financial system. The report highlights the impact of climate change upon the CBI's mandates in the following ways:

  • Financial stability: Physical and transition risks can raise credit, market and liquidity risks across banks, insurers and funds, increasing systemic risk and the potential for abrupt repricing or contagion.

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