Climate Action Plan Update 2024
South Bend’s proposed update to the Climate Action Plan has four sections: (1) Energy, (2) Resilience & Disaster Planning, (3) Natural Systems, and (4) Mobility, Accessiblity, & Equity. Draft goals and strategies can be found in the documents section to the right.
MEET THE 2024 CLIMATE ACTION AMBASSADORS!
Climate Action Ambassador Program Objectives:
Connect with the diverse talents, influence, and knowledge of the South Bend community.
Equip & empower Climate Action Ambassadors with knowledge and confidence to effectively communicate the City’s climate action goals and inspire others.
Include community input into the 2024 Climate Action Plan.
Documents
2024 Climate Action Planning Process
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2023 Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Inventory
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageJanuary - April: Identified sources of air pollution associated with climate change using 2023 data.
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Climate Action Strategy Development
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageApril - May: Drafting strategies to eliminate pollution, prepare for climate change, and promote environmental justice.
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Climate Action Ambassador Program
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageClimate Action Ambassadors will co-create and implement an outreach strategy to connect with the South Bend community as we update our Climate Action Plan (CAP).
May - June: Professional development trainings for AmbassadorsJune - August: community outreach period
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Downtown South Bend 1st Fridays
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageMay 3rd& June 7th
Find us on Michigan St. 5:30-7:30pm
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Update to Neighborhood Consortium
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageJuly 10th at the Technology Resource Center, 7:00-9:00pm.
Office of Sustainability will provide a short update on the climate action planning process. -
Climate Action Planning Open House
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageJuly 11th at the IU Civil Rights Heritage Center, 4:30-6:30pm.
Open house & panel discussion with Climate Action Ambassadors -
Linden Ave Farmers Market
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 has finished this stageJune 15th and July 20th
We will be at the Charles Black Center (3419 W Washington St) from 10am to 2pm -
Review Community Feedback
Climate Action Plan Update 2024 is currently at this stageAugust: The City of South Bend's internal working group and Climate Action Ambassadors will review feedback from community members and advise the Office of Sustainability/Delta Institute on how to incorporate feedback into the updated plan.
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Final draft of the Climate Action Plan update for community review
this is an upcoming stage for Climate Action Plan Update 2024September: Last call for community feedback!
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South Bend City Council reviews update
this is an upcoming stage for Climate Action Plan Update 2024October: Office of Sustainability sends the final CAP draft to Council for review and approval.
Who's Listening
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Email abazan@southbendin.gov -
Email bdale@southbendin.gov