AGENDA DATE: 6/6/2018
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Local Climate Action Planning Process - Presentation and Guidance
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SUBJECT/PROPOSAL/REQUEST: Local Climate Action Planning Process - Presentation and Guidance
ITEM TYPE: Regular Information Item
STAFF CONTACT(S): Richardson, Letteri, Henry, Harper and Lowe
PRESENTER (S): Lowe, Henry
LEGAL REVIEW: Not Required
REVIEWED BY: Jeffrey B. Richardson
BACKGROUND: At its September 6, 2017, meeting the Board of Supervisors approved a resolution (Attachment A) re-affirming the County of Albemarle's commitment to climate action, resolving to continue to stand with cities, counties, and other public and private sector partners throughout the world to advance action in accordance with local and international goals. The resolution further committed to ongoing efforts to coordinate with community partners and local stakeholders to build on past measures by developing a Climate Action Plan. A Climate Action Plan is a set of strategies intended to guide efforts for climate change mitigation. Recommended practice involves setting a specific total goal for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions - usually stated in a carbon dioxide equivalency. The intent of the Albemarle County Climate Action Plan (ACCAP) development process is to create a guidance document that clearly states emission reduction goals for the entire community, policies declaring County commitments, strategies to achieve desired results, and tools that may be used to execute the strategies.
STRATEGIC PLAN: Strategic Priority Area #6. Explore more extensive environmental protection initiatives i.e. implement select recommendations from the Local Climate Action Planning Progress Report (LCAPP).
DISCUSSION: County of Albemarle staff propose the ACCAP will be the first of multiple, iterative efforts over the course of the coming decades. It will build on the 2011 Local Climate Action Planning Process (LCAPP) report (Attachment B), including the emi...
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