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 PCL and PCLF launched the Local Climate Action Initiative in 2007 to help local communities across California adopt and better enforce policies that cut the carbon footprint of new development in their region. The Initiative is a venue for community organizations that feel a sense of urgency in wanting to address climate change—and are seeking the tools to create meaningful local victories.
PCLF is holding a series of Local Climate Action Initiative workshops
across California, providing practical information and facilitating
strategy building to help organizations choose wisely among the
plethora of emerging engagement opportunities. We have published
a Toolkit which is presented at each workshop. In addition, we
also share success stories from other communities and help connect
individuals working on similar issues.
This Toolkit is a how-to manual for community organizations that want to lower the carbon footprint of new growth in their area by working with their local governments to develop sound development policies. It will help you identify potential projects and policies, review the political landscape in your area, and map out your strategies for a successful campaign.
Download the Local Climate Action Initiative Toolkit (1.4MB PDF file)
Attend a Workshop |
BUILDING CLIMATE-FRIENDLY COMMUNITIES: JOIN US IN PALO ALTO FOR ACTIVIST WORKSHOP
Join us on Saturday, July 18th for a workshop on effective campaign planning and member recruitment, including in-depth consultation with campaign experts. We will be focusing on campaigns to incorporate climate-friendly development policies into local general plans and carbon-cutting green building ordinances in the Silicon Valley.
Building, Organizing, and Planning for Cool Cities
Saturday July 18th, 9:00am-12:00pm (registration begins at 8:30am)
Cubberley Community Center
4000 Middlefield Rd, Palo Alto
Free, RSVP Requested. |
Workshop goals include:
- Helping incubate and accelerate local campaigns to cut the carbon footprint of new development;
- Harnessing the collective power of local action for local and statewide success; and
- Mapping out promising policy venues, strategies, and tactics for successful local campaigns.
To request a workshop in your community, please contact Matt Vander Sluis.
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