Climate Action and Resiliency Plan

Wondering what a Climate Action Plan is anyway?  Read our Frequently Asked Questions(PDF, 257KB)

For a general overview and for a few sustainability tips, read our Climate Action and Resilience factsheet below:

English(PDF, 900KB)

Chinese(PDF, 994KB)

Spanish(PDF, 885KB)

Tagalog(PDF, 589KB)

Vietnamese(PDF, 491KB)

See our Glossary(PDF, 313KB) for definitions of key terms

Also check out a video explanation of the Climate Action Plan produced by Alameda high school students

The City of Alameda has been working on reducing greenhouse gas emissions since it released the Local Action Plan for Climate Protection in 2008. In 2017, the City expanded the focus of its climate program to include climate resilience, building on existing work in urban forestry, stormwater management, and local hazard mitigation.

Below is a list of adaptation projects that are in the CARP and are in process:

• Northern Shoreline near Posey/Webster Tubes
• Veterans Court
• Doolittle Drive/State Route 61

Below is a list of plans and reports detailing what the City has done and plans to do to reduce greenhouse gas emissions:

●     Active Transportation Plan (in progress)

●     General Plan Conservation and Climate Action Element (in progress)

●     AMP Achieves 100% Clean Energy (2020)

●     Transportation Choices Plan (2018)(PDF, 21MB)

●     Economic Development Strategic Plan (2018)

●     Zero Waste Implementation Plan(PDF, 2MB) and Update(PDF, 3MB) (2010/2018)

●     Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventories for 2010(PDF, 3MB) and 2015(PDF, 1MB) (2013/2017)

●     Local Action Plan for Climate Protection(PDF, 6MB) (2008)

The following list represents climate resilience work done for Alameda - some of it done by the City, some of it by regional governments

●     Social Vulnerability Assessment - Appendix G of CARP(PDF, 847KB) (2019)

●     Storm Drain Master Plan and Update(PDF, 10MB) (2008/2017)

●     Oakland-Alameda Resilience Study (2016)  

●     Local Hazard Mitigation Plan(PDF, 13MB) (2016)

●     Alameda Point Master Infrastructure Plan(PDF, 28MB) (2014)

●     Alameda County Vulnerability and Risk Report (2012)

●     ABAG (region-wide report): Stronger Housing, Safer Communities (2012)

It will take everyone working together to respond to the challenge of climate change and promote a healthier and more sustainable Alameda.  Check out a video of Alameda high school students explaining why climate action is important to them.

As a resident, there is a lot you can do now!

Transportation

• Start taking public transport such as the free shuttle more often. Walk or cycle where possible and consider switching to an electric vehicle.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

• Buy fewer things and consume less. Recycle where available and reuse as much as possible. Demand a low carbon option in everything you consume, from clothes to food to energy. Visit alamedarecycles.org for more.

Energy Efficiency

• Insulating your home and draft-proofing doors and windows can show a big drop in energy consumption. Check out BayREN's home energy incentives.

• Save money on utilities while practicing energy efficiency. Check out what rebates AMP offers.

Preparedness

• Join CERT, The Community Emergency Response Team and learn disaster-related skills.
• Retrofit your home for earthquakes. Check out incentives from California Earthquake Authority.
  

Engage

• Let your elected representatives (federal, state, and local) know if this issue is important to you.

• Stay educated and talk to your neighbors. Learn about the issues locally and around the globe and connect with neighbors both old and young.