“For future generations to meet their needs… we need to think about the economy in terms of environment and social needs… to include non-human and life-giving entities like bodies of water, mountains, watersheds…”
Tacoma community member
The 2030 Climate Action Plan at a Glance
- 14-month public engagement and planning process
- 1,000+ community participants
- Prioritized frontline community members*
- Hundreds of climate actions proposed for consideration
- Guides community climate action through 2030
- Proposes 64 actions for immediate implementation through 2024
- Includes 18 actions for municipal operations improvements
- Estimates $2.5 billion in needed community climate investments
- Estimates $3.4 - $6.7 billion in avoided damages and efficiency savings
*Frontline community members include those expected to experience the first and worst consequences of climate damage, and tend to be
underrepresented, underserved, or made
vulnerable; experience lower quality of life
outcomes before COVID-19; or now experience
worse impacts from the COVID-19 economic and
health crisis.
"Funding and staffing the Climate Action Plan provides Tacoma with an exciting opportunity to work at the crossroads of many community priorities. By carrying out this plan, we can build resilience in our neighborhoods through a connected and accessible transportation system, healthy and affordable housing, and a circular economy where jobs and growth support a thriving environment. To be clear, this is an ambitious plan to address a true emergency. We are committed to making investments that result in real change, but the City cannot fix climate change alone. We must rely on partnerships and the initiative of our fellow public agencies, private sector organizations, and everyday community members here in Tacoma.”
City of Tacoma Mayor, Victoria Woodards
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