b'Local authorities will be required to undertake an The Climate Action Plan is notably focused onannual programme with measurable impact mitigation measures to achieve emission targets to particularly with actions to focus on, inter alia; 2030 and Local authorities will need to expand their role to take on actions and measures from the Climate Reducing emissions by 30% and improve energy Action Plan to respond to and meet obligations set out. efficiency of local authority buildings by 50% under The level of ambition within Kildare County Council the guidance of a new Public Sectorover and beyond adaptation measures is all Decarbonisation Strategy.embracing of the mitigation measures prescribed by Setting a target to demonstrate leadership in the the Government of Ireland Climate Action Plan and adoption of low emission transport options this is reflected in the councils resolution to commit to the Covenant of Mayors.Developing and implementing a Climate ActionCharter2.5 Kildare County Council MitigationPublic buildings (all) to reach BER B Rating ActivitiesThe Council is corporately committed to mitigatingBuilding capacity through upskilling and knowledge the causes of climate change and to decreasing thedissemination organisations dependency on fossil fuels. This goal isDeveloping robust community engagement on defined in a number of strategic objectives, includingclimate action by linking to the existing and new 2.1 and 4.5, of the Kildare County Council Corporatenetworks and cluster initiatives using thePlan 20152019.National Dialogue on Climate Action and Local Authority Structures. 2.1 To strive to minimise the impact on the Supporting and delivering projects that includeenvironment from all of our activities through strong ambition on climate action through fundingenergy conervation and reduced resources from Project Ireland 2040carbon emissions.Working with communities to expand Sustainable Energy Communities.4.5 Examine energy usage at all Local AuthorityContinue to implement Adaptation Planningfacilities and work to minimise energy costs with emphasis on buiding Climate Resiliencethrough enhanced conservation and the useand delivering the objectives of the Nationalof new technologies subject to availability Adaptation Framework.and resources.19'