Climate Advisory Groups
Jenna Ortega Climate Engagement Coordinator

 

To bring more local voices into climate action and decision making, the Sustainability Office is initiating Climate Advisory Groups. We are reaching out to our Commissions and Committees to ask for the opportunity to give a short presentation to provide information and build capacity for the advisory groups. 

Summary:
Flagstaff’s climate goals will only be sustained through a community effort, achieved by collaborating with residents, businesses, and organizations. Climate Advisory Groups are being initiated to better connect the City’s Climate Program with the community and residents it serves and identify climate action needs, opportunities, and challenges across multiple sectors.
 
The 3 initial groups are: Youth, Business, and Equity. Each group will be a collective of Flagstaff residents with diverse perspectives and the expertise to advise on specific climate change related issues. Applications are currently open for the Business and Equity Advisory groups, with closing dates in March and April.
 
The Sustainability Office would like to ask the Commission’s overall feedback and suggestions for encouraging interest and participation in Climate Advisory Groups. We would also like to ask our Commissioners to help us increase awareness by sharing opportunities for Advisory Groups with their networks and welcoming them to apply. We can provide more information, including flyers, descriptions, and links to webpages.