Climate Action Plan
“The launch of our Climate Action Plan fulfills a promise I made to combat the impacts of climate change on our region, securing a healthier future for our children. This plan will build on our current operations to continue our reduction on greenhouse gasses. Our success will be a guide for businesses and other municipalities as they embark on similar initiatives. Thank you to the Monroe County Legislature and Climate Action Plan Advisory Committee for their work on this important plan.” - County Executive Bello
creating the
roadmap for
climate solutions
phase I (county government operations)
In 2022, Monroe County completed Phase I of the Climate Action Plan. The purpose of this phase was to identify and prioritize goals, strategies and initiatives that will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from County-owned sites, facilities, and operations.
phase II (communitywide)
HAPPENING NOW! Monroe County continues to work toward creating resilient and sustainable communities across the region, and as such, is now moving on to Phase II of the Climate Action Plan. Phase II will be communitywide, and its focus will be broadened to GHG emission sources throughout the county – including housing, private industry operations, transportation infrastructure, etc.
A climate action plan is a comprehensive, strategic effort to address and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere and the related environmental and climatic impacts associated with rising GHGs.
The Phase II Community-wide Climate Action Plan was adopted by the Monroe County Legislature in August 2024.
what is the difference between
phase I & phase II?
phase I
began May 2020, plan was adopted September 2022
focuses on GHG emissions from County-owned facilities, infrastructure & operations
includes goals & actions County has direct control over
first step for County to be a climate action leader in our region
phase II
process currently ongoing with an anticipated adoption by end of 2023
focus broadened to GHG emission sources throughout the county, such as housing, private industry operations, transportation infrastructure, etc.
will include community outreach & engagement with implementation partners
Without taking action, by 2099, Monroe County can expect to experience...
11̊F increase in annual high temp
4X more heat wave events
100% increase in 1" precipitation events
why does Monroe County need a CAP?
climate action co-benefits
improve public health
reduce carbon emissions
save money