b'1 Goal 1 Local Adaptation Governance and Business OperationsGoal: Climate Change adaptation To support the delivery of actions from this strategy, considerations are mainstreamed this goal specifically actions the establishment of an and integrated successfully into alladaptation steering team. The purpose of thisfunctions and activities of the local steering team is to progress and influence the uptake authority ensuring operational on climate change adaptation action across alloperations and functions of Kildare County Council. protocols, procedures and policies This approach reflects a great understanding ofimplement an appropriate response collective responsibility and to work together across in addressing the diversity of impactsall functions of the local authority, to address the associated with climate change impacts of our changing climate and to monitor and report on progress. This Goal seeks to enable adaptation action by directing governance for the practical The actions set out under this goal work to achieve implementation of actions and thereafter five key objectives:mainstreaming climate change considerations into Support the successful and practical all activities and functions of the local authority. implementation of adaptation actions. The Council is responsible for the delivery of asignificant and broad range of services across its Ensure that climate adaptation is mainstreamedadministrative area. Integrating climate risk into theinto all activities and operations of the Council. relevant business operations of Kildare County Build resilience to support service delivery.Council will be extremely important in terms of (a) building resilience to the impacts of climate Build capacity to respond effectively to extremechange locally andweather events. (b)capturing opportunities in terms of benefits to the Identify and support opportunities that may arisenatural environment and positive contributions from pursuing adaptation efforts through theto local economies.functions of Kildare County Council.Integrating climate change considerations as a first step in its operations and activities will informsustainable investment in the delivery of services,decision-making processes, informing business efficiencies, risk assessment processes, project design and management, as well as procurement processes. 55'