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What Hasn’t Worked So Far. Courtesy: www.appsafari.com. United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. Rio 1992. Kyoto 1997. Copenhagen 2009. Cancún 2010. Durban 2011. All resulted in the following success stories. Super Storm Sandy 10/29/12. Courtesy: Bloomberg.com. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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What Hasn’t Worked So Far...
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United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change
Rio1992
Kyoto1997
Copenhagen2009
Cancún2010
Durban2011
All resulted in the following success stories...
Super Storm Sandy10/29/12
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135 dead
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Cost: $60 billion +
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Super Typhoon Bopha12/1/12
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1,046+ dead
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Cost:$600 million +
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Last year’s solution...
Doha… 2012
Doha…?2012
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ha!
In 2013…
It’s up to us.
Locally.
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Los Angeles
Columbus
MinneapolisFall 2012
Providence
“California’s” Water Supply**
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(**Also Colorado’s, Arizona’s, Nevada’s, Utah’s & Northern Mexico’s...)***
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(***That’s 56,769,793 people if you’re counting)
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Los Angeles Lives As Though There Are 7 Earths
There is 1 Earth
And Los Angeles will soon pay the price...
What Can Be Done?
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(Low Hanging Fruit)
What Can Be Done?
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Energy Efficiency&
Water Conservation...
What Can Be Done?
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...On a MASSIVE scale.
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Challenge #1:
Challenge #1:
Want a hint...?
Challenge #1:
Hint #2:
Challenge #1:
(Los Angeles is BIG.)
Challenge #1:
4 million people
Challenge #1:
100,000 Businesses
Challenge #1:
Solution
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Los Angeles City Council Districts
(250,000 people per district)
Los Angeles City Council Districts
(average 7,000 businesses per district)
Los Angeles City Council Districts
(average 7,000 businesses per district)
[Don’t check my math...]
Los Angeles City Council Districts
(average 7,000 businesses per district)
[Don’t check my math...]
[Seriously.]
Still too big.
Keep going...
Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
(There’s 96 of them…)
Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
(There’s 96 of them…)
(Representing < 50,000 people)
Los Angeles Neighborhood Councils
(There’s 96 of them…)
(Representing < 50,000 people)
(And maybe 1,500 businesses)
That’s doable.
Action Climate Team (ACT!)?
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
Approach & Enroll Approach & Enroll
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
Audit, Train & RetrofitAudit, Train & Retrofit
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
Small Businesses in its AreaSmall Businesses in its Area
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
In Energy Efficiency & Water In Energy Efficiency & Water Conservation MeasuresConservation Measures
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
In Order toIn Order toCut Carbon Emissions and Save Money!Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Money!
What Is An Action Climate Team?
A Team of Climate Change Resilience Volunteers (10 – 15 people) Who:
Approach & Enroll Approach & Enroll Audit, Train & RetrofitAudit, Train & Retrofit
Small Businesses in its AreaSmall Businesses in its AreaIn Energy Efficiency & Water In Energy Efficiency & Water
Conservation MeasuresConservation MeasuresIn Order toIn Order to
Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Money!Cut Carbon Emissions and Save Money!
What Is An Action Climate Team?
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1.1. Approach Small BusinessApproach Small Business
2.2. Perform Energy & Water AuditPerform Energy & Water Audit
3.3. Perform Energy & Water Perform Energy & Water RetrofitRetrofit
4.4. Announce Huge SavingsAnnounce Huge Savings
5.5. Move On QuicklyMove On Quickly
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Utopian Version
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Reality-Based Version
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Reality-Based Version
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How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Reality-Based Version
(The Carrot)
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
AKA...
Why A Business Will Care:
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Why A Business Will Care:
Save on WATER Bills Save on ENERGY Bills Save on WASTE hauling fees Replace toxic CHEMICAL cleaners Reduce TRANSPORTATION costs PURCHASE eco-friendly supplies
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money4. Identify Funding Sources/Engage Key Partners
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money4. Identify Funding Sources/Engage Key Partners5. Develop Tactics to Address Obstacles
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money4. Identify Funding Sources/Engage Key Partners5. Develop Tactics to Address Obstacles6. Empower Others to Help
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money4. Identify Funding Sources/Engage Key Partners5. Develop Tactics to Address Obstacles6. Empower Others to Help7. Engage the Press to Report Successes & Savings
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
1. Within the Team’s Neighborhood District: Choose One Business Type Per Month or Quarter
▫ Example: Dry Cleaners, Health Clubs, Coffee Shops
2. Identify Energy Efficiency/Water Conservation Opportunities and Similarities among all Similar Businesses
3. Identify Obstacles & Challenges▫ Small Businesses Generally Have:
Too little time and too little money4. Identify Funding Sources/Engage Key Partners5. Develop Tactics to Address Obstacles6. Empower Others to Help7. Engage the Press to Report Successes & Savings8. Share Best Practices on Action Climate Team
Website for use by other Teams/Districts/Cities
How Does An Action Climate Team Work?
Action Climate Team Consultation includes:
•Environmental assessment
•Targeted Recommendations
•Implementation Guidance
•Employee Education
•Follow up
Case Study:
A Green Business...•Strengthens its bottom line through operating
efficiencies.• Improves employee morale.•Holds a marketing edge over the competition.• Is recognized as a business leader. •Conserves resources and prevents pollution.•Protects environmental and public health.
Funding An Action Climate Team
Create Unlikely AlliesCreate Unlikely Allies
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Recruiting Help
(That was these folks...)
Salt Lake City
Seattle
Los Angeles
Columbus
Minneapolis
Providence
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Recruiting Help
Four Pillars of Climate Resilience
1. Reduce Energy Use
Four Pillars of Climate Resilience
2. Reduce Water Use
3. Promote Economic Development
Four Pillars of Climate Resilience
4. Build Community
Four Pillars of Climate Resilience
Climate Resilience
And, once you have a team...
And, once you have a team...
Keep going.
Next Steps
•Residential Greening▫ www.sustainableworks.org/programs/residential
•Student Greening▫ www.sustainableworks.org/programs/student
Resources
www.environmentla.org
UCLA Institute for the Environment and SustainabilityVision 2021 LAwww.environment.ucla.edu/news/article.asp?parentid=16320
www.environment.ucla.edu/larc/news/article.asp?parentid=14988
http://c-change.la/
Resources
•Climate Resilience Tool▫ http://water.epa.gov/infrastructure/watersecurity/climate/creat.cfm
•Sustainable Works Business Greening Program▫ www.sustainableworks.org/programs/business
•Santa Monica Green Business Certification▫ www.smgbc.org/gettingstarted.htm
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