Section 11 makes provision for public bodies, in performing their functions, to have regard to the national plan and relevant sectoral plans as well as the more general objectives of transition to a low carbon climate resilient and environmentally sustainable economy, mitigating emissions and adapting to climate change. Power is provided for Ministers to give a direction to public bodies in their areas requiring the preparation and submission of reports setting out the measures adopted for the purposes of compliance with the duties imposed by this section. Provision is also made for relevant Ministers to direct public bodies to adopt specific measures.