Derry City and Strabane District CouncilClimate Change Adaptation Plan 2020-2025

Appendices
Objectives
Priority
Theme 1.3 Knowledge & Information
Ensure a robust understanding of climate change impacts and Council adaptation options
1.3.1 Improve understanding of the impacts and costs of severe weather events by collecting, updating, synthesising and sharing information
1.3.2 Understand risk impact to assets & estates
1.3.3 Develop an evidence base for climate change adaptation to enable adaptation actions that will have the greatest benefit across the City & District.
1.3.4 Undertake necessary research and benchmarking to maintain up to date climate data, research, and best practice
2. Functional Category
Objectives
Priority
Theme 2.1 Policy & People
Mainstream climate adaptation into policies and plans and prepare Council staff for the effects of climate change
2.1.1 Integrate climate change adaptation into new and existing policies & plans where appropriate
2.1.2 Ensure safety and resilience of DCSDC personnel to the effects of climate change
Objectives
Priority
Theme 2.2 Assets & Capital Development
Prepare for & address the impacts of climate change ensuring protection of Council assets, property and infrastructure or
2.2.1 Improve resilience of DCSDC property & estates to effects of climate change
2.2.3 Ensure maintenance and asset management considers the impacts of climate change
2.2.4 Ensure Council capital development and regeneration projects respond and adapt to climate change
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DCSDC Climate Change Adaptation Plan