Long Beach officials are inviting community members to the first-ever open house on the city’s climate goals this Saturday, June 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park.
The public will have a chance to provide feedback on the Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (CAAP) any time between 10:00AM and 1:00PM. The open house will serve as a kickoff event for a yearlong outreach effort to involve the community in crafting a CAAP that makes sense for the city and meets state mandates for Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reductions while improving health, quality of life and economic vitality, according to a city release.
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“The CAAP will address two related issues, climate action, which focuses on reducing future emissions of GHG in the City, and climate adaptation, which focuses on preparing the community for the impacts of climate change in response to climate issues such as rising sea levels, more extreme heat waves, and worsening air quality,” the release stated.
Detailed presentations on the results of the GHG forecast and vulnerability assessment will also be given for those interested, city officials said.
“It’s imperative Long Beach continues its efforts to be a more sustainable and resilient city, and plan for the future in the face of climate change impacts,” said Mayor Robert Garcia in a statement. “This event will give our residents, business owners, students and other community stakeholders an opportunity to get involved in creating an effective and successful CAAP.”
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The free event will also include a sustainability fair featuring sustainability resources and information from city departments and public agencies, augmented reality mobile games and an environmental health emergency van.
Family-friendly activities, gift card drawings and light refreshments will be available for attendees.
Martin Luther King, Jr. Park is located at 1950 Lemon Avenue.