The battle against Climate Change will be won or lost in our cities. That’s where the majority of people are and it’s where most consumption takes place. it’s also where decisions and indecisions are made.
The days are hotter, sea levels are rising, extreme weather events are happening locally and globally. California is progressive in many respects in dealing with these impacts.
From AB 32 to the Governor’s Order S-3-05 and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, California’s cities and counties are creating Climate Action Plans packed with adaptation and mitigation strategies to help lower greenhouse gases and make suitable changes to adapt to climate change impacts.
We are developing a list of these leading Climate Action Plans (below).
Our hope is that these Climate Action Plans with Urban and Community Forestry elements will serve as examples for other communities.
These green spaces can help fight climate change, while making our communities more livable and more resilient.