Engage (Actions 12-19)

Below are the actions within the 'Engage' section of the Climate Change Action Plan, with links to the responsible Lead Organisations and Progress Updates.

Action Lead Organisation Progress

12. Develop and maintain a Northwest Climate Change Partnership (NWCCP) to oversee the coordinated delivery and monitoring of this action plan, facilitate the dissemination of research & information and support sub-regional climate change partnerships and Agencies.

Northwest Regional Leaders Info

13. Develop and support sub-regional climate change partnerships and Agencies to identify and deliver local action and provide the dissemination mechanism for the implementation of the NW Climate Change Action Plan.

Sub-Regional Partnerships Info

14. Define, develop and implement a targeted regional energy and climate change communications strategy, with regional media and national support organisations, to raise awareness of the causes of climate change and the necessary actions required to mitigate and adapt, using language appropriate to the different audiences.

Northwest Regional Development Agency Info

15. Increase good practice in public engagement to facilitate the development of low carbon energy generation schemes and support Local Authority planning decisions.

Envirolink Northwest Info

16. Provide advice and support for regional energy infrastructure development.

Northwest Energy Council Info

17. Influence national policies and planning guidance to create a conducive environment for regional action on climate change, sustainable transport and energy.

Northwest Regional Leaders Info

18. Stimulate political debate on the future role of nuclear energy generation in the region.

North West Regional Assembly Info

19. Identify and support the largest public, private and domestic sector greenhouse gas emitters in the region to identify and implement the best opportunities to reduce their contribution (e.g. NHS).

Carbon Trust
Energy Saving Trust
Info
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