Climate Action Plan

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Thank you for your input and feedback on the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 11th, 2024. Stay tuned for future opportunities to provide feedback as the County implements the CAP to achieve bold greenhouse gas emissions reductions, community co-benefits, and equity based outcomes.

 

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In response to the climate emergency, the County is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update to implement bold climate actions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CAP outlines measures that include actions the County will take to reduce emissions to meet State targets and achieve a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2045. The CAP and associated goals apply to the unincorporated areas of the county and County operations.

CAP measures will also provide important benefits to the environment and our residents. Benefits may include preserving the environment, reducing health disparities, increasing access to green careers, improving quality of life, and advancing environmental and social justice. Community input has been vital to the County's efforts to develop the CAP to date.

Draft CAP Update Public Review

The Draft CAP Update and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) were available for an extended (71-day) public review period from October 26, 2023, through January 5th, 2024. The Draft CAP Update and its appendices that were available for public review can be accessed on this website below.

Draft Final CAP Update and Final CAP Update SEIR

The Draft CAP Update documents were revised to reflect feedback received during public review. The latest versions of all project documents, including the Draft Final CAP Update and Final CAP Update SEIR, can be viewed online by clicking here.

CAP Update Adoption

On September 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the CAP Update. The Final 2024 CAP project documents will be posted online soon.

 

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In response to the climate emergency, the County is developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) Update to implement bold climate actions that reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The CAP outlines measures that include actions the County will take to reduce emissions to meet State targets and achieve a goal of net zero carbon emissions by 2045. The CAP and associated goals apply to the unincorporated areas of the county and County operations.

CAP measures will also provide important benefits to the environment and our residents. Benefits may include preserving the environment, reducing health disparities, increasing access to green careers, improving quality of life, and advancing environmental and social justice. Community input has been vital to the County's efforts to develop the CAP to date.

Draft CAP Update Public Review

The Draft CAP Update and Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) were available for an extended (71-day) public review period from October 26, 2023, through January 5th, 2024. The Draft CAP Update and its appendices that were available for public review can be accessed on this website below.

Draft Final CAP Update and Final CAP Update SEIR

The Draft CAP Update documents were revised to reflect feedback received during public review. The latest versions of all project documents, including the Draft Final CAP Update and Final CAP Update SEIR, can be viewed online by clicking here.

CAP Update Adoption

On September 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the CAP Update. The Final 2024 CAP project documents will be posted online soon.

Draft 2024 Climate Action Plan

The Draft CAP and Draft SEIR were available for public review for 71-days from October 26, 2023 – January 5, 2024.

The Draft Climate Action Plan and Appendices are provided in six parts for public review:

  • Part 1 – Executive Summary
  • Part 2 – Introduction, Outreach, Emissions Inventory/Targets
  • Part 3 – Measures
  • Part 4 – Implementation
  • Part 5 – Appendices 1-7
    • Appendix 1 – Community Outreach and Engagement
    • Appendix 2 – Co-Benefits Evaluation Tool
    • Appendix 3 – Unincorporated County of San Diego 2019 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Projections
    • Appendix 4 – County of San Diego Local Government Operations Greenhouse Gas 2019 Inventory and Projections
    • Appendix 5 – County of San Diego Climate Action Plan Update: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Targets and Gap Analysis
    • Appendix 6 – Carbon Stock Estimates for Unincorporated San Diego County
    • Appendix 7 – Climate Action Plan Update Combined Measure Workbook
  • Part 6 - Consistency Checklist, Guidelines for Determining Significance, General Plan Amendment

Review the Draft CAP Document

Click "Review" below the photo to open the document view window. From the drop-down menu on the upper left-hand side of the document view window , you can select the CAP document part to review.

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You can choose to download the documents by clicking on the download icon at the top of the document view window. Downloading is also available on mobile devices by clicking on the three lines at the top right-hand side of the document view window. If needed, comments may be submitted via email to cap@sdcounty.ca.gov.

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Thank you for your input and feedback on the County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP). The CAP was adopted by the Board of Supervisors on September 11th, 2024. Stay tuned for future opportunities to provide feedback as the County implements the CAP to achieve bold greenhouse gas emissions reductions, community co-benefits, and equity based outcomes.

CLOSED: Comments on the Draft CAP must be received in writing no later than January 5, 2024, at 4:00 PM.