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4.—(1) Every reporting body must prepare reports which include—
(a)an assessment of the current and predicted impact of climate change in relation to its functions;
(b)a statement of the body’s proposals and policies for adapting to climate change in the exercise of its functions;
(c)a statement of the time-scales for implementing those proposals and policies; and
(d)an assessment of the progress made towards implementing the proposals and policies set out in any previous climate change adaptation report.
(2) The first report must relate to the period of four years beginning with 1st January 2026.
(3) Subsequent reports must relate to the period of five years beginning immediately after the end of the period to which the previous report relates.
(4) Reports must be prepared and sent to the Department not later than one month after the end of the period to which the previous report relates, or in the case of the first report 31st March 2026.
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