DATE: February 11, 2021
SUBJECT:
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RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE COUNTY OF SAN DIEGO DEVELOPING A FRAMEWORK FOR A REGIONAL CARBON SUSTAINABILITY PLAN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO SCHOOL OF GLOBAL POLICY AND STRATEGY
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On January 27, 2021 the San Diego County Board of Supervisors directed their Chief Administrative Officer to develop a Framework for a Regional Carbon Sustainability Plan in partnership with the University of California, San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy. The Framework will advance a plan to include strategies and initiatives to achieve carbon neutrality in the region by 2035. Supporting a County-led framework to advance carbon neutrality in the region will support the District's Climate Action Plan goals.
RECOMMENDATION:
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Adopt a Resolution Supporting the County of San Diego Developing a Framework for a Regional Carbon Sustainability Plan in Partnership with the University of California School of Global Policy and Strategy.
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FISCAL IMPACT:[h1]
This Board action has no fiscal impact on the District.
COMPASS STRATEGIC GOALS:
This agenda item supports the following Strategic Goal(s).
* A Port that the public understands and trusts.
* A thriving and modern maritime seaport.
* A Port with a healthy and sustainable bay and its environment.
* A Port with a comprehensive vision for Port land and water uses integrated to regional plans.
* A Port that is a safe place to visit, work and play.
* A Port with an innovative and motivated workforce.
* A financially sustainable Port that drives job creation and regional economic vitality.
DISCUSSION:
Recognizing the risks of climate change and opportunities to transition to a low-carbon future, California has adopted aggressive greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets. Through a series of Executive Orders and legislation, California's GHG emission reduction requirements include achieving 1990 emission le...
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