Board_Declaration_of_a_Climate_Emergency_12-16-20.pdf

The document is a Resolution of the Board of Supervisors of Sacramento County, California, declaring a climate emergency, adopted on December 16, 2020. The resolution acknowledges the significant risks posed by climate change to Sacramento County, including extreme heat, wildfires, drought, and other environmental challenges that impact public health, safety, infrastructure, agriculture, and vulnerable communities. The resolution commits the county to developing a comprehensive Climate Action Plan aimed at achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, with a focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, supporting local climate mitigation efforts, and engaging community partners.

The resolution calls for establishing a Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force within 60 days, composed of climate experts from scientific and academic communities to oversee the development and implementation of a climate emergency response plan. The county commits to evaluating resources necessary to eliminate emissions by 2030, identifying funding gaps, and providing recommendations to county leadership. The document emphasizes supporting local farmers, engaging community-based organizations, and prioritizing environmental justice, with a particular focus on low-income, disadvantaged, and marginalized communities. The resolution also highlights the county's alignment with broader California state climate change mitigation efforts, including executive orders and legislative actions targeting significant greenhouse gas emission reductions.