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~ Tacoma, Washington - The City of Tacoma has released its second annual Climate Action Plan Progress Report, showcasing the city's efforts in implementing the actions and targets outlined in the 2030 Climate Action Plan. The report, which is now available to the public, highlights success stories, progress ratings, and status updates for each action, target metrics, and other climate-focused plans.
According to Mayor Victoria Woodards, "Truly moving the needle on climate change requires leadership at all levels of government globally and, locally in Tacoma, we are doing our part as a city to ensure a better tomorrow for our residents." She also emphasized the importance of working with local, state, and federal partners in ongoing efforts to prioritize the health and well-being of community members through numerous sustainability initiatives.
In 2023, the City was awarded $25.5 million through state and federal grants to carry out innovative climate work and establish long-term planning strategies. Some notable successes detailed in the report include the launch of the Community Tree Program, equitable engagement around Home in Tacoma Phase 2, implementation of the City's Green Economic Development Strategy, and the second year of the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort.
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The 2030 Climate Action Plan was adopted by the City in 2021 after extensive input from community members, partners, and staff. This plan lays out a path towards building a better Tacoma by 2030 with a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
Council Member Kristina Walker expressed her excitement about seeing progress towards this goal: "I am excited to see that we are making progress on our path toward net-zero emissions by 2050. We cannot ignore the climate crisis that we are facing." She also commended the City's efforts in improving community health and safety while increasing green jobs and ensuring equity guides their actions during this transition.
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh echoed these sentiments: "The 2030 Climate Action Plan shows how to make climate action a top priority for Tacoma. Progress on these goals is critical to the health and well-being of Tacoma residents." She also celebrated the $25.5 million in state and federal grants received in 2023, emphasizing the importance of finding new sources for climate funding.
Community members who would like to share their thoughts on the progress report or learn more about climate action opportunities in Tacoma are encouraged to reach out to sustainability@cityoftacoma.org. The Tacoma 2023 Climate Action Progress Report is available at cityoftacoma.org/climateactionplan.
According to Mayor Victoria Woodards, "Truly moving the needle on climate change requires leadership at all levels of government globally and, locally in Tacoma, we are doing our part as a city to ensure a better tomorrow for our residents." She also emphasized the importance of working with local, state, and federal partners in ongoing efforts to prioritize the health and well-being of community members through numerous sustainability initiatives.
In 2023, the City was awarded $25.5 million through state and federal grants to carry out innovative climate work and establish long-term planning strategies. Some notable successes detailed in the report include the launch of the Community Tree Program, equitable engagement around Home in Tacoma Phase 2, implementation of the City's Green Economic Development Strategy, and the second year of the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort.
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The 2030 Climate Action Plan was adopted by the City in 2021 after extensive input from community members, partners, and staff. This plan lays out a path towards building a better Tacoma by 2030 with a goal of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.
Council Member Kristina Walker expressed her excitement about seeing progress towards this goal: "I am excited to see that we are making progress on our path toward net-zero emissions by 2050. We cannot ignore the climate crisis that we are facing." She also commended the City's efforts in improving community health and safety while increasing green jobs and ensuring equity guides their actions during this transition.
Council Member Sarah Rumbaugh echoed these sentiments: "The 2030 Climate Action Plan shows how to make climate action a top priority for Tacoma. Progress on these goals is critical to the health and well-being of Tacoma residents." She also celebrated the $25.5 million in state and federal grants received in 2023, emphasizing the importance of finding new sources for climate funding.
Community members who would like to share their thoughts on the progress report or learn more about climate action opportunities in Tacoma are encouraged to reach out to sustainability@cityoftacoma.org. The Tacoma 2023 Climate Action Progress Report is available at cityoftacoma.org/climateactionplan.
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