6.1 Establish an inclusive climate-leadership culture that ensures our city is resilient and adapts to climate change. 6.2 Reinforce community partnerships and ensure that all our citizens are included in and benefit from the climate actions, through better physical and mental health, food, and housing, among other co-benefits. 6.3 Minimise the use of fossil-fuels in our homes, places of work, and in our transport, and help people change to alternative energy sources. 6.4 Encourage a modal shift to sustainable travel, reducing car use and increasing the use of walking, cycling and public transport, especially for shorter journeys and by accelerating improvements in active and public transport infrastructure. 6.5 Protect and expand our green space and wildlife and create a circular economy that reduces waste. Action Number Action Lead Partners Timeframe KPI’s
Council Role (Full accountability/co- ordinating/Influencing)
6.1.1
Promote climate awareness and positive behavioural change in the city through an inclusive Leadership Group and by identifying and supporting community climate-action champions and networks. Develop and coordinate a movement for change by establishing a dedicated public climate-action platform.
Strategic Economic Development Directorate Cork City Council
Relevant public, private & community stakeholders
Short term
Leadership Group established. Number of climate action champions identified. Establishment of climate action platform
Full accountability
SEA Comment: Not location specific and does not give rise to environmental impacts. 6.2.1
Ensure a just transition approach to climate neutrality by supporting and promoting the inclusive actions of the Cork City Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 and mainstreaming climate positive actions in all City Council service areas.
Strategic Economic Development Directorate and Corporate Affairs and International Relations Directorate, Cork City Council
Private/Commercial sector Communities & Local Partners
Short term
Number of actions
Full accountability
implemented in Climate Action plan
SEA Comment: Not location specific and does not give rise to environmental impacts. In addition, the implementation of this proposal and its associated outputs are consistent with the aims of the following • 5.1 A Climate Resilient City • 5.2 International, national climate change legislation, policy and guidance • 5.3 International Climate Change Research and Recognition
• 5.4 Co-ordinated Regional Action on Climate Change • 5.5 Climate and Environmental Action Strategies
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