Community Involvement With Climate Action
Format
Service Learning Showcase
Faculty Mentor Name
Marylou Bagus-Hansen
Faculty Mentor Department
Pacific College Corps
Additional Faculty Mentor Name
Lee Neves
Additional Faculty Mentor Department
Political Science
Abstract/Artist Statement
The City of Stockton is actively upgrading its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to better reflect its steadfast commitment to combating climate change. A couple of College Corps Fellows have launched a community involvement exercise to guarantee that the new CAP is thorough and accurately represents community requirements.
The project calls for a number of actions, such as updating the city's website on the CAP and convening a conference with local leaders, including representatives from environmental organizations, local businesses, and advocacy groups. These initiatives seek input and suggestions for enhancing the CAP with the ultimate aim of increasing the plan's efficacy in lowering greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting renewable energy sources.
The project including community involvement requires significant planning and preparation since the suggested ideas must be carefully analyzed to ensure their viability and influence on the city. The study also emphasizes how crucial it is to involve marginalized populations in planning and take into account their particular demands and difficulties in the updated CAP.
In conclusion, the community involvement project is an essential step toward the City of Stockton having a more sustainable future. The city is proving its commitment to inclusive and equitable climate action by working with the community and seeking suggestions and comments. The revised CAP will be crucial in lowering the city's carbon footprint, boosting resilience to climate change effects, and fostering a more sustainable and just future for all residents of Stockton.
Location
William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center
Start Date
29-4-2023 1:00 PM
End Date
29-4-2023 4:00 PM
Community Involvement With Climate Action
William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center
The City of Stockton is actively upgrading its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to better reflect its steadfast commitment to combating climate change. A couple of College Corps Fellows have launched a community involvement exercise to guarantee that the new CAP is thorough and accurately represents community requirements.
The project calls for a number of actions, such as updating the city's website on the CAP and convening a conference with local leaders, including representatives from environmental organizations, local businesses, and advocacy groups. These initiatives seek input and suggestions for enhancing the CAP with the ultimate aim of increasing the plan's efficacy in lowering greenhouse gas emissions, enhancing energy efficiency, and supporting renewable energy sources.
The project including community involvement requires significant planning and preparation since the suggested ideas must be carefully analyzed to ensure their viability and influence on the city. The study also emphasizes how crucial it is to involve marginalized populations in planning and take into account their particular demands and difficulties in the updated CAP.
In conclusion, the community involvement project is an essential step toward the City of Stockton having a more sustainable future. The city is proving its commitment to inclusive and equitable climate action by working with the community and seeking suggestions and comments. The revised CAP will be crucial in lowering the city's carbon footprint, boosting resilience to climate change effects, and fostering a more sustainable and just future for all residents of Stockton.