Climate Resiliency Plan

Port Angeles Climate Resiliency Plan

Why it matters: The Climate Resiliency Plan for Port Angeles sets a strategic framework to enhance the city’s resilience to climate change impacts. This comprehensive plan outlines actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, protect natural resources, and ensure community well-being.

Context:‍

Community-Led Initiative: The plan was developed through extensive community engagement, starting with the Olympic Climate Action’s 2016 proposal and supported by the City Council’s strategic plans in subsequent years.

Focus Areas: Key sectors include Community Resilience and Wellbeing, Ecosystem Health, Transportation, Buildings & Energy, and Consumption & Waste. Each sector has specific goals and actions aimed at reducing emissions and building resilience.

Go deeper: The plan details numerous strategies such as:‍

- Community Resilience: Enhancing local food security, conducting water supply monitoring, and preparing for climate migration.‍

- Ecosystem Health: Preserving urban tree canopy, protecting marine habitats, and addressing coastal erosion.‍

- Transportation: Promoting public transit, expanding biking and walking infrastructure, and increasing electric vehicle use.‍

- Buildings & Energy: Incentivizing energy efficiency retrofits, supporting renewable energy projects, and implementing low-impact development practices.‍

- Consumption & Waste: Reducing waste emissions from landfills, promoting sustainable purchasing, and developing food waste diversion programs.

Population: 20,000

Who it’s for: For City Managers, Environmental Sustainability Officers, Urban Planners, and Parks and Recreation Directors. It provides a detailed roadmap for integrating climate resilience into city operations and fostering a sustainable future.