b'7Goals, Objectives and Actions 7.1 IntroductionThe adaptation framework is centred around six The information set out in the preceding chapters complementary high level goals. Each high level goal culminates to develop a better understanding of contains a suite of relevant actions directed byclimate change impacts and their consequences forspecific objectives, all working towards a clear Vision. Kildare County Council. This chapter sets out theidentification of a range of appropriate adaptation actions to enhance the capacity of both Kildare CountyVisionCouncil and the wider community to address climateKildare County Council will be a leader change impacts and work towards a greater level ofin climate change adaptation taking an climate resilience. The adaptation framework holistic all of local authority approachdescribed further below sets out actions in a thematic by mainstreaming climate changeformat using identified objectives and high level goals to support Kildare County Council in achieving andconsiderations into its functions andrealising climate reilience.services, thereby building preparedness, responsiveness and resilience into both 7.2 Adaptation Framework for Kildare its operations as well as in theCounty Councilcommunities in which it serves.The adaptation framework has been informed by an understanding of the vulnerabilities and the risks from the impacts of climate change.In recognition that adaptation responses require collective responsibility within the organisation to develop capacity and build resilience, the adaptation framework is designed with appropriate objectives and actions that encompass all services, functions and operations of Kildare County Council.Local AdaptationGovernance andBusiness OperationsCommunity Health InfastructureandandWellbeing High Level Built EnvironmentGoalsNatural Resources Landuseandand Cultural Development InfrastructureDrainageand Flood Management51'