City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies - City of Sonoma
City Invites Public Input on Draft Climate Action Strategies - City of Sonoma
The City of Sonoma has set a challenging goal of reaching “net zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030.” The Climate Action Commission has been working closely with city staff to prepare the Draft Climate Action Strategies, setting out a range of feasible measures designed to accomplish this objective.
The Draft Climate Action Strategies document, which can be accessed
The public is invited to attend a Community Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 12, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, located at 177 First Street West, Sonoma. This will be a “hybrid meeting” in that those interested in participating can do so in person or virtually on Zoom. During this event, attendees will receive an overview of the proposed strategies, gain insight into the process, and have the opportunity to voice their thoughts and suggestions.
The public is invited to actively participate in shaping these vital climate action strategies. Whether attending the Community Meeting or providing written feedback, every contribution counts towards Sonoma’s commitment to a more sustainable and environmentally responsible future.
To submit written comments or inquiries, please reach out to Travis Wagner via email at twagner@sonomacity.org.
For more information, please visit the City’s Sustainability & Climate Action webpages or the Draft Climate Action Strategies document
Related Knowledge Center: Climate economics
Climate change is now a driver of the world’s economy. The impact is profound:
- Catastrophic weather events — hurricanes, floods, droughts, high temperatures — are more frequent and more extreme. The cost can be measured in both the initial damage caused and the longer-term impact on the economy.
- Vulnerable communities are increasing climate-related investments, hardening infrastructure and taking other protective measures.
- Investment in carbon capture and storage technologies is increasingly rapidly.
- Governments are making investments and crafting regulations to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide and other greenhouse gases.
On top of all of this is the cost of uncertainty. As the Fourth National Climate Assessment, released in 2018 by the U.S. Global Change Research Program, says, “The assumption that current and future climate conditions will resemble the recent past is no longer valid.”