Boulder to host community events on climate initiatives - Boulder Daily Camera
Boulder to host community events on climate initiatives - Boulder Daily Camera
Boulder is set to host two events that will allow community members to learn about and give feedback on the city’s climate work.
“These events serve as platforms for the city to actively involve the community in our programs and initiatives, and to ensure community voices are heard,” Director of Climate Initiatives Jonathan Koehn stated in a release. “By participating in these discussions, community members contribute to the city’s ongoing efforts to address climate issues.”
From 2-3:30 p.m. Friday, the city will hold a Climate Initiatives Energy Hour in room North 101 at the Penfield Tate II Municipal Building, 1777 Broadway. In this session, community members can learn about energy issues such as electrification, reducing emissions and Xcel Energy’s electric resource plan. Attendees will also be able to ask questions and share feedback with city staff.
Community members may attend in-person or sign up to join virtually. Register for the virtual session at bit.ly/42IGA7Z.
The city will also host a Climate Initiatives Community Conversation from 5-7 p.m. Wednesday in the City Council chambers at the Municipal Building. City staff will give a presentation on Boulder’s climate initiatives and take questions and feedback from the audience. Attendees are encouraged, but not required, to register at bit.ly/3I3hneE.
Related Knowledge Center: Climate diplomacy
Talks are well underway in preparation for the next major international meeting on climate change, 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28), scheduled to begin Nov. 30 in the United Arab Emirates.
Much like last year’s COP27, finances — specifically, aid to developing nations — will be at the center of conference deliberations.
The conference faces an even greater sense of urgency brought on by the Sept. 8, 2023, release of the first global stocktake, which calls for accelerated action to meet the goals set in the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement (COP21).
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