The San Diego Foundations

Climate Initiative
Regional Climate Adaptation

The San Diego Foundations Climate Initiative

Climate Initiative - Research

Technical Assistance

Regional Collaboration SD Bay

Develop actionable recommendations for adapting to sea level rise and associated impacts

Regional Collaboration SD Bay

Public Agency Steering Committee
Port of San Diego, 5 member cities, Airport Authority

Stakeholder Working Group

Representatives from local, state, and federal public agencies, private and public land managers , business and community groups

Technical Working Group

Scientists and technical experts from regional universities, city staff, engineering and environmental consulting firms

Community Engagement

Community Engagement

By a wide margin, San Diegans believe climate change is happening a total of 85% answer affirmatively when asked if it is happening, with 61% being extre

Public Awareness
How important is the issue of climate change to you personally?
Nationwide
Extremely important

San Diego

23%
Very important Somewhat important

45%

Not too important Not at all important

Climate Action 5 Years Ago

Greenhouse Gas Inventories Local Climate Action Plan Addressing Adaptation

Chula Vista and San Diego Chula Vista and San Diego

Other Regional Plans / Public Agencies

Climate Action Today

Greenhouse Gas Inventory Local Climate Action Plan Addressing Adaptation

19 of 19 Local Governments 9 of 19 Local Governments Working on or Adopted Climate Action Plan (CAP) 7 of 19 Addressing Adaptation in CAP or through Sea Level Rise Strategy Port of San Diego, Airport Authority, San Diego Association of Governments, San Diego County Water Authority, US Navy Region Southwest

Other Regional Plans / Public Agencies

The San Diego Foundations Climate Initiative

Partners:

Orca, Hervey Family, Beyster Family, Hattie Ettinger Conservation Funds

Thank you!