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CLIMATE ACTION COLLECTIVE
JH CLIMATE ACTION COLLECTIVE SEEKS NET ZERO CARBON EMISSIONS BY 2030 By Nancy Shea, JH Climate Action Collective The Jackson Hole Climate Action Collective (JHCAC) • Work in coordination with all other Teton County was created to help Teton County do its part to reduce organizations that are addressing climate positive carbon emissions and address local climate change goals and prioritizing collaboration and coalition impacts. Under the leadership of Jackson Hole’s Mayor building. Pete Muldoon, the JHCAC first invited interested citizens • Inspire citizens of Teton County to find ways to lower to gather in January of 2020. In the months following, the their own carbon footprint. organization has formed action committees and recruited experienced volunteers to lead the effort. STRATEGY 3: We envision a future without catastrophic climate change, and we will work to make Jackson Hole a vital player in creating that future for all. Our overarching goal is Marshal resources and expertise and coordinate efforts to implement a climate action plan that achieves Net Zero Carbon by 2030. to achieve net zero carbon emissions for Teton • Research available funding sources for communityCounty by 2030. To accomplish this, we have adopted scale action. three action-oriented strategies. • Inventory what’s already happening in Teton County STRATEGY 1: Work with local governments to make climate-positive policy decisions. • and what’s being done in similar communities. Continue to develop partnerships with other organizations pursuing similar goals. • • • Seek a commitment to embed climate change in all local government decision-making. Advocate for the creation of a Climate Action Department with dedicated staff in the Town and County governments, inspired by regional examples. Advocate for development of a Climate Action Plan (CAP) for town and county, with the target of adoption In the coming months, working with partners and other local experts, we will determine what policies and actions will have the most impact for reducing our local carbon footprint. We will reach out to increase membership, engaging as many people as possible and raising community awareness of climate-positive actions. Everyone can make a difference! of a CAP by January 2022. Join us by sending your name and email to: STRATEGY 2: Increase community engagement in manifesting the Netjhclimateactioncollective@gmail.com or find us on Facebook, Instagram, and jhclimateactioncollective.org. Zero Carbon 2030 goal.
Engage a large group of inspired, knowledgeable, motivated residents who are willing to be proactive supporters. Take advantage of any opportunity to comment at public meetings, engage in debates, and use the media to increase public awareness.
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Nancy Shea, PhD is on the organizing committee of JH Climate Action Collective. She is a consultant to Mountainside Institute and runs Tetons True Nature. She is adjunct faculty for University of Wyoming and Southern Oregon University.
