Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 3Cross-Cutting Strategies City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions:Proportion of overall emissionsRelevance to addressing priority climate risksLevel of City influenceWhy is it important? Addressing climate change requires that we work across sectors to incorporate climate change considerations into all that we do. Only through a coordinated and multi-pronged effort can significant progress be made.Cross-cutting strategies refers to activities that address climate change more generally or across multiple sectors.What are we talking about? What are we already doing? The City of Ashland has demonstrated a commitment to comprehensive climate action through development of the Climate and Energy Action Plan. Other activities that demonstrate this cross-cutting approach include: Public outreach, education, and input through City- sponsored events. Analysis of anticipated impacts, trends, and vulnerabilities of Ashland residents, businesses, and resources to climate change through commissioning a Climate Trends Summary from Oregon State University climate scientists.Development of a citywide greenhouse gas emissions inventory.