Climate and Energy Action Plan (CEAP)

Station 3Cross-Cutting Strategies City of Ashland Climate and Energy Action Plan Open HouseGoals, Strategies, and Actions: Strategy 4. Ensure implementation of the Climate & Energy Action Plan The Climate and Energy Action Plan marks the beginning of a the City’s strategic and coordinated effort towards taking action on climate change and building resilience to climate change impacts. This strategy incorporates clear actions that will ensure that the CEAP is implemented across City and community activities in an effective and timely manner. Actions within this strategy could include: • Forming a City staff and community leadership advisory team to shepherd plan goals and actions. • Establishing a full-time position within the City dedicated to CEAP implementation. • Establishing an ordinance tied to the targets set forth in the CEAP . Strategy 5. Prepare for climate impacts Because climate change impacts will affect the City across its diverse operations, preparing for climate change impacts will require a coordinated City-wide effort. This strategy includes climate preparation actions that cut across City departments and operations, such as updating the City’s emergency response plan to ensure that it recognizes and addresses likely climate change impacts. 5Place “dot” here to support Strategy 4Place “dot” here to support Strategy