CLASP - Climate Change (Local Areas) Support Programme
Update October 08 - Full web-portal is under development. In the mean time presentations from CLASP sponsored events are available via the links below:
Running and resourcing an energy efficiency loan scheme
21/10/08 In conjuction with NW Carbon Action Network
Developing a Loan Scheme Alison Hartley - Manchester Housing
Taking on the Role of Loan Provider Maggie Walker - Manchester Care and Repair
*Key Address* Setting Up and Running a Home Energy Loan Plan Peter Lowe
NI 188 support workshop
02/10/08 In conjunction with UKCIP.
Catherine Duggan, DEFRA - National Policy perspective
Ailsa Gibson, 4NW - NW support for the delivery of climate change NI's
Gerry Metcalf, UKCIP - UKCIP & NI188 guidance notes (and workshops 1 and 2)
Laurie Newton, UKCIP - Risk based approach
Nick Lowther, Salford City Council - "A City Council's view of NI188"
NI 185 and 186 support workshop
15/09/08 In conjunction with GONW, Energy Saving Trust & Carbon Trust
Energy Saving Trust - introductory presentation
Energy Saving Trust - NI 186 workshop presentation
NI 186 external contacts document
NI 186 internal contacts document
Introduction to CLASP
Download programme summary here
This is a programme of support which aims to assist North West
Local Authorities and LSPs in tackling climate change through
reducing carbon dioxide emissions from their own estate and local
areas.
Funding is provided by the NW Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership (NWIEP), and the programme is run by 4NW on behalf of the North West Climate Change Partnership.
The overarching aim of the programme is to provide support for all
NW 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.
The programme also aims to assist with NI188 on adaptation where
possible and provide generic training on climate change to all
LSPs.
Specific objectives include:
• Provide networking opportunities for local authority
officers
• Channel advice and information into the North West
• Publicise best practice from the North West
• Provide a virtual learning centre and information resource
for LA officers
• Devise a NW Climate Change Pathway, track and demonstrate
the progress of LAs in NW in reducing CO2 emissions from their
state and wider communities
• Improve awareness and understanding of climate change
(causes, effects, adaptation and mitigation measures) by LSP
members
• Provide consultancy advice and support around NI 185, NI
186 and NI 188 to NW Local Authorities
• Provide a series of targeted master classes, seminars &
workshops on issues key to CO2 emission reduction, monitoring and
reporting.
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The programme started in September 2008 and activity is planned through to March 2010 with potential for a further year.
This web page will be updated regularly and a members-only web portal will be developed for Local Authority and LSP officers.
If you would like further information please contact Ailsa Gibson at 4NW.
