Climate Action Plan For JC - Public Meeting Thurs Nov 7th, 6:30pm, At City Hall

Submitted by Deb Italiano Board President, Sustainable JC

Dear Friends,

SJC has been waiting a few years for this and we are really pleased that Kate Lawrence, Director of JC’s Office of Sustainability is leading the effort to develop a Climate Action Plan for Jersey City. She has been spearheading a lot of work behind the scenes and now it’s time for the public to come out and support this next step which is specifically designed for public input.

First, check out the new 2016 JC Greenhouse Gas Inventory Report which is well done and very accessible! Don’t be thrown off by the date, 2016 is the benchmark we will be using as we move forward to create goals for the future and measure our progress. You can find the report and catch up with where the City is at on this new Climate Action page on the JC Make It Green website. Will be great if you can join, but even if you can not, please make time to read the report - it’s a quick read and is an important update. The meeting will be held in Council Chambers - light refreshments will be served.

This meeting will focus on current greenhouse gas emissions and recommended actions our community can take to reduce them. Following a presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to provide feedback and offer additional ideas on the City’s climate action planning process. This is the first meeting in the City’s outreach effort which will lead to a codified Climate Action Plan this Spring 2020.

Please come out to have your questions answered about the report and to offer your input toward the City’s Climate Action Plan.

SJC will also be taking on an action agenda in support of the City’s efforts for this planning process and as part of our organizational priorities for Jersey City - More Green Infrastructure, Reduced Waste Streams and Fewer Emissions. Look forward to working with more of you as we organize new campaign activities in coming months.

Hope to see you on Thurs Nov 7th !