- Set Preliminary Goals. ...
- Evaluate Specific Measures. ...
- Determine Acceptable Financial Criteria. ...
- Revise Goals.
Meeting Name: | City Council Study Session | Agenda status: | Final |
Meeting date/time: | 6/17/2021 7:30 AM |
File #: | 21-0704 |
Type: | Presentation | Status: | Agenda Ready |
In control: | City Council Study Session |
On agenda: | 6/17/2021 |
Title: | Hear a presentation, discuss, and provide direction on the Climate Action Plan. |
Attachments: | 1. Presentation |
The Climate Action Plan is our commitment to proactively and responsibly protect and conserve Mesa’s environment and natural resources. Through the Plan, we will implement mitigation and adaption strategies, implement intentional policy direction, and support the advancement of innovative technologies.
What is Next in the process?
Now that the City has completed the first version of the Plan that identifies targets and strategies within City operations, community engagement is needed. Throughout the next year, we will be reaching out to the community, through online surveys, virtual and in-person meetings, and discussions with various boards and commissions to identify the community’s challenges and goals and prioritize local, viable strategies and actions.
A Commitment to Equity
"The city is committed to a climate action planning process, plan, and policy decisions that incorporate social equity and consider residents that are most vulnerable to climate change.
We are looking for community partners to help us engage with all members of our community in this planning process. Help us by sharing information and this website with your colleagues, neighbors, and local nonprofits.
If your group would like to help share information or provide recommendations on who should be included in this process, please let us know at Environ.Info@MesaAZ.gov.
Upcoming Events & Timeline
Summer 2021
- Mayor & Council Climate Action Presentation: Thursday, June 17th
- Climate Action Plan webpage and Healthy Environment Data Portal goes live
Beginning Fall 2021
- Climate Action Plan survey
- Engage with boards and commissions and members of the community
- Virtual and in-person community engagement meetings
Mesa City Council accepts City of Mesa Climate Action Plan
The goal of the Climate Action Plan is to lower the City of Mesa's climate impact, serve as a guide for sustainable growth and build resiliency by reducing carbon pollution in City operations.
Mesa will use the plan to
> further study mitigation and adaptation strategies,
> implement intentional policy direction and
> support the advancement of innovative technologies. . .
The plan uses four Aspirational Goals that will guide the vision for the future:
1 Carbon Neutrality- Reduce the carbon footprint of City operations by 50% by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050 by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and enhancing carbon sinks.
2 Renewable Energy- Prioritize the use of renewable, resilient energy to achieve 100% renewable energy by 2050.
3 Materials Management- Manage material responsibly and divert 90% of waste from the landfill by 2050.
4 Community Action- Develop community-based action items to be incorporated into the Climate Action Plan.
City departments will focus on six areas to help to achieve progress towards the goals laid out in the plan.
The six focus areas are energy, air quality, heat mitigation, water stewardship, materials management and food systems. The City will work within these areas to create solutions with short-term and long-term benefits
For more information and to see a copy of the Climate Action Plan, visit www.mesaaz.gov/climateaction.
Contact: Casey Blake
(480) 644-3662
casey.blake@mesaaz.gov
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