CLASP

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CLASP
Climate Change Local Area Support Programme
Ailsa Gibson, 4NW, September 2008
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CLASP Aims

• To provide support for all North West Local
  Authorities, on the reduction of CO2 emissions
  from their own estate and wider local area (with
  particular emphasis on the implementation and
  progression of National Indicators 185 and 186)
• To assist with NI188 on adaptation where possible
  
• To provide generic training on climate change to
  LSPs

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Funding Bodies
Management and Governance
Lead Partner 4NW on behalf of Climate Change
Partnership Advisory group Regional agencies
and Local Authorities Reporting to NWIEP,
Climate Change Partnership
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Progress So Far

• CLG/Defra offer to RIEPS 31st March 2008
• CCP / 4NW proposal approved 22nd May 2008
• Consultation / planning event 1st July 2008
• Implementation plan consultation August 2008
• Programme activity starts September 2008
• Advisory group meeting 1st October 2008

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Activities Objectives (1.)

• Network Web-portal
• Provide networking opportunities for local
  authority officers
• Provide a virtual networking and information
  resource for LA officers

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www.climatechangenorthwest.com
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Activities Objectives (1.)

• Network Web-portal
• Provide networking opportunities for local
  authority officers
• Provide a virtual networking and information
  resource for LA officers
• LSP Engagement Project
• Improve awareness and understanding of climate
  change (causes, effects, adaptation and
  mitigation measures) by LSP members

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Activities Objectives (2.)

• NW Climate Change Pathway
• Measure share progress via stepped approach and
  case studies
• Advice Support Service
• Provide consultancy advice and support around NI
  185, NI 186 (188)
• Regional Masterclasses
• Channel advice and information into the North
  West
• Provide a series of targeted master-classes,
  seminars workshops on CO2 emission reduction,
  monitoring, reporting and adaptation.
• Publicise best practice from the North
  West

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For Further Information
Ailsa.Gibson_at_4nw.org.uk