Why do YOU care about climate change?

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Large and diverse interest in climate change

Are vulnerable to climate change Are part of a global urbanization trend Contain 50% of global population, yet produce 80% of GHG Need to effectively plan for: Modes of transportation Where and how people live Economic opportunities Where people work Quality of life Source: photos/original/ jpg?redirect_counter=2&st=ts

By promoting the reduction or mitigation of GHG’s cities can benefit by impacting… The quality of living Opportunities Competitiveness

No regional planning existed No capacity considered No understanding of issues No language on climate change No Dialogue

1997: Committed to 20% reduction of 1997 levels by 2012 Blind commitment 2005: Committed to 20% reduction of 2002 levels by 2012

2004:GHG Inventory 2005:GHG Action Plan 2006:25-year Regional Plan 2007:Community Energy Plan GHG Inventory GHG Action Plan Regional Plan Community Energy Plan

Increases: Awareness Dialogue Understanding Education Benefits Costs

Steep knowledge climb on climate change aided by: Several extreme weather events Rapidly increasing fossil fuel costs “Umbrella” of sustainability initiatives Created tangible results Source:

1.Timing matters: Make sure the audience is ready; 2.Detail of content: Use specifics when forming “big picture” i.e. sea level rise, fossil fuel costs, etc; 3.Identify problem: Forward the problem with questions that have probable solutions; 4.Initiatives: Use multiple lenses to frame effectively.

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