Examples of the Difference Others Are Making

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Here are some actions others are taking that you can join, influence, or draw inspiration from.

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From the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) “What You Can Do About Climate Change - Community-Scale Action.” One of the suggestions is to “Get Involved. Local governments have voluntary advisory boards and neighborhood councils where you can help to shape policies and funding decisions. They need diverse participants, including people from the neighborhoods most affected by climate change and health and environmental hazards.”

The National League of Cities shows “how jurisdictions can decrease their greenhouse gas emissions, mitigate the impacts of climate change, and address environmental justice concerns in their communities. They also serve as a roadmap for the future and, critically, will help the United States meet important sustainability goals.”

The BBC explains how cities around the world are going carbon neutral.

Berkeley California’s property assessed clean energy (PACE) programs, “Berkeley FIRST was the first in the nation pilot program to provide property tax-based financing for solar installations on residential and commercial buildings.”

The World Bank has a plan called "Blue Economy" to manage ocean areas in a way that is good for the environment. They have a fund called "problue" that helps governments make fishing better, clean up ocean pollution, manage coastal areas, and lessen the damage from tourism, shipping, and energy extracted from the ocean.

The Miami-Dade Beacon Council reports that “In recent decades, Miami-Dade County has been experiencing firsthand the impacts of our changing climate. Miami has taken bold steps to address these challenges, becoming a model for cities worldwide in building resilience.”

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission “blue carbon studies are to quantify carbon stocks in coastal wetlands while also examining the effects of ‘habitat switching’ (marsh-to-mangrove conversion) on coastal wetland carbon storage.” 

NASA’s BlueFlux Campaign is a research program that “Supports Blue Carbon Management in South Florida.”

Southeast Florida Regional Climate Compact. “In Southeast Florida, it is often said that the environment is the lifeblood of our economy… In the face of mounting climate change impacts, aggressive action is needed to ensure that these natural areas and the species they support are not lost. Thoughtful land-use planning, resource management strategies, protection and restoration efforts can help build the resilience of natural systems and support species and habitats to adapt, migrate or transition. As we adapt infrastructure to changing climate conditions, intentional planning will be required to ensure connection to and expanded integration of nature-based solutions.”