2/16/2021 |
Clark County Board of Commissioners
| Approved as Recommended
Agenda note: DOCUMENT(S) SUBMITTED: 1. Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (28 pages) submitted by Kim Lundgren Associates
DISCUSSION: Following introduction of the item, the Board was addressed by Marci Henson, Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Jodi Bechtel, Assistant Director of the Clark County Department of Environment and Sustainability, Kim Lundgren, CEO and founder of Kim Lundgren Associates, Inc. (KLA), and Kari Hewitt, Director of Sustainability Services for KLA, who introduced “All-in Clark County.”
Kim Lundgren advised of the key components and process outcomes of the County operations plan, and the next steps for the community-wide plan.
Jodi Bechtel advised that “All-in Clark County” aimed to address climate change and create a more sustainable future; addressed climate change by reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and prepared for the impacts of climate change; discussed achievements, including reduced emissions due to a reduction in County employee commutes to work; the next step will be to develop a community wide sustainability and climate action plan; and discussed engagement of County and community stakeholders.
Marci Henson advised of four guiding principles including greenhouse gas emissions reductions, transparency, equity, and economic, environmental, and social resilience; five key action areas included clean and reliable energy, resilient County operations, smart waste management and reduction, sustainable transportation, and water conservation and protection; further advised of metrics and targets; action prioritization, and data tracking. | Pass |
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