This is an informational update on Flagstaff’s Climate Action and Adaptation Plan.

To achieve the City Council’s goal of meaningful climate action, City staff worked with community members, technical experts and a Steering Committee to develop the Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (Plan).
 
Staff will review the Plan development process during this Joint work session, including the need for a Plan, scientific foundations, and community engagement processes.
 
The development of the Flagstaff Climate Action and Adaptation Plan took place from October 2017 to November 2018, and included the following steps:

• Define how the climate is changing in Flagstaff
• Engage the community in climate action
• Address both mitigation and adaptation
• Build on existing programs and efforts
• Set ambitious overarching goals
• Develop strategies and actions across focus areas
• Analyze potential impacts of the Plan
• Create a detailed implementation strategy

Connection to Council Goal and/or Regional Plan:
Council Goals:
Take meaningful climate change action.   

Regional Plan:
Goal E.1. Increase energy efficiency.
Goal E.2. Expand production and use of renewable energy.
Goal E&C.1. Proactively improve and maintain the region’s air quality.
Goal E&C.2 Reduce Greenhouse gas emissions.
Goal E&C.3 Strengthen community and natural environment resiliency through climate adaptation efforts.
Goal E&C.4. Integrate the best available science into all policies governing the use and conservation of Flagstaff’s natural resources.

Financial Impact: 
The Plan will recommend climate mitigation and preparedness projects, which will require a financial investment by the City of Flagstaff.