The Brexit Committee has been
reconfigured as the Climate and Resilience Committee with effect
from 9 February and will be responsible for:
i
Political oversight of
the Resilience Strategy for Belfast including liaising with Belfast
Resilience and Sustainability Board
ii
Political oversight of the development and implementation of the
Council's Climate Action Plan including liaising with Climate
Programme Board, enhancing climate literacy among staff and
disclosure of climate data;
iii
influencing and
contributing to regional considerations of the implications of
climate change and other shocks and stresses identified in
the Resilience Assessment on both the work of the Council and on the City;
iv
understanding the
economic risks to the city associated with climate change
and other shocks and stresses – including how these might impact the ability of
Belfast to continue to attract and retain investment and grow the
rate base;
v
monitoring the
particular implications of climate
change for vulnerable and disadvantaged communities across the city
and to actively plan with them under the principles of a Just
Transition;
vi
to consider public
campaigns/public education programmes
which the Council may wish to deliver to change behaviour among residents and
businesses;
vii
to take account of the
Council’s statutory responsibilities on sustainable
development and relevant Programme for
Government commitments; and to hear evidence from other
parties;
viii
to consider good
practice from other cities and local authorities from the UK,
Ireland and internationally;
ix
The continuous monitoring of progress and announcements around
Brexit;
x
Influencing and contributing to regional considerations of the
implications of Brexit on both the work of the Council and on
the district;
xi
to foster and maintain positive relations and cultural links with
the European Union, and within the United Kingdom, post Brexit;
xii
Identifying any actions the Council may
take to mitigate any adverse impacts arising and capitalising on
any opportunities as a result of Brexit;
xiii
establishing links and collaborating with relevant authorities and
organisations on a North/South and East/West basis
and connections with Europe; and
xiv
to work collaboratively with the Shared Island Unit to avail of
funding opportunities and deal with strategic issues and challenges
to the benefit of our citizens.