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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFuture Climate ActionPotential for Climate Action Therese Dorau Director, Office of Sustainability Feb. 27, 2019 Benefits of Climate Action Full Report Two Approaches: Prevention vs Managing Symptoms Mitigation •Stabilize and reduce greenhouse gas emissions to minimize changes in climate. Adaptation •Reduce vulnerability of natural and human systems to climate change impacts •Increase resilience: Ability of a social or ecological system to adapt to stress and change while retaining basic structure and function. •Recognizes the climate is already or will be changing City of Calgary Framework of Global Covenant Mitigation Measure/Report Emissions Set GHG reduction targets Develop climate ACTION plan Adaptation ID/Report Climate Hazards Assess vulnerability Develop climate ADAPTATION plan Next Steps Mitigation Measure/Report Emissions Set GHG reduction targets Develop climate ACTION plan Adaptation ID/Report Climate Hazards Assess vulnerability Develop climate ADAPTATION plan Planning Scale Community- facing Strategies South Bend Climate Action Plan Community-scale strategies to reduce emissions •Q1-Q2 2019 •Work with experienced consultant •Based on community GHG inventory •Local context + tested strategies = cost-effective planning process •Does not include adaptation Deliverables •Mid-range and long-range GHG reduction targets •Three to five near-term strategies Envisioning Strategies Typical Strategy Areas Transportation Energy Supply Building Energy Use Consumption and Waste Reduction Full ReportFull Report Prioritizing Strategies Top Strategies Emissions Reduction Potential Near-term Feasibility Cost to Implement Support of Community Priorities Equity Jumpstart Action with Phased Approach 1st: BASICS Fundamentals Tackle biggest operational emissions sources Lead by example GHG Inventory and reporting Set goals, targets, commitments 2nd: BUILD Use existing policy tools and established authority Tackle biggest sources of community emissions Planning and zoning Public works projects Park and tree canopy projects Stormwater infrastructure Economic development tools 3rd: TRANSFORM Expand policy tools and develop innovative initiatives Advanced policies New incentives Public private partnerships Advocacy Technology Example Process for New Policies & Programs Policy Design •Identify local/regional champions •Gather best practices from champions •Review successful programs in other communities •Stakeholder review •Design long-term program •Year 1 Voluntary •Roll out incentive program •Recruit and support additional participants •Proof of concept •Stakeholder review •Year 2-4 Mandatory •Roll out compliance program •Provide support and flexibility •Enforce/Penalize •Evaluate impacts •Year 5+ What’s Next Council Member Jo Broden Council & Administration Launch •Council Action •Sustainability Office consulting project Climate Action Plan Phase I •Recommended strategies (3-5) •GHG reduction goals •Council Adoption Climate Action Plan Phase II •Work Plans (3) •Partners, timeline, funding •Technical/expert input •Community and stakeholder input •Council Adoption Implementation