Download California*s Climate Future: The Governor*s Environmental Goals

California’s Climate Future:
Discussion Draft of the
Governor’s Environmental
Goals and Policy Report
Louise Bedsworth, Deputy Director
Governor’s Office of Planning and Research
EGPR Requirements
(Government Code §65041)
• OPR is required by state law to prepare, maintain,
and regularly review an Environmental Goals and
Policy Report (EGPR).
• According to state statute, the EGPR must:
– Take a long-term perspective (20 – 30 years).
– Include an overview of approved state environmental
goals and objectives
– Be consistent with the state’s planning priorities as
defined by Assembly Bill (AB) 857 (Wiggins, 2002)
The Role of the EGPR
(Government Code §65047)
• Record approved goals, policies and decisions related to growth
and environmental quality,
• Advise the Legislature of statutory action required to implement
state environmental goals and objectives,
• Inform state agencies, other levels of government, and the
public of the state’s goals and vision,
• Provide a clear framework of goals and objectives as a guide to
the preparation and evaluation of state functional plans, and
• Provide a basis for decisions and priorities for major public
programs, capital projects and other actions, including the
allocation of state resources for environmental purposes
through the budget and appropriation process.
Goals and Context of the
2013/14 EGPR
• Goals:
– Provide a vision for the state’s future
– Outline cross-cutting goals for the next several
decades
– Link goals to metrics and indicators
• Context:
– Population growth and demographic changes
– Climate change
California’s Climate Future
• Meet 2020 GHG target
• Commit to deep reductions by 2050 – 80%
below 1990 levels
• Establish a mid-term emission reduction
target
• Integrate climate readiness and adaptation
into planning and investment
EGPR: Vision and Cross-Cutting
Goals
Reducing
Emissions
AB 32
Scoping Plan
Preparing for
Impacts
Research to
inform policy
Safeguarding
California
Climate
Change
Research Plan
Context for the EGPR
Population (millions)
55
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
Changing Climate
Projected Increase in Annual
Average Temperature (deg. F)
Growing Population
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
2050
2100
Context for the EGPR
Growing Inequity
Inland Growth
Projected
change,
2009–2025
Greater than
20%
Less than 20%
California @ 50 Million:
A Vision for California’s Future
Strong economy
Efficient and
sound
infrastructure
Thriving urban
areas
Clean and
efficient energy
systems
Prosperous rural
regions
Clean
Environment
Cross-Cutting Goals
Decarbonize the state’s transportation and energy systems
Preserve and steward the state’s lands and resources
Support healthy and sustainable communities
Build climate readiness and resilience into all policies
Improve cross-sector collaboration and data availability
Tracking Progress: Metrics and
Indicators
Environmental Stewardship
and Sustainability
Creativity and
Entrepreneurship
Community and
Individual Health
Strong Economy
Equity and
and Quality of Life
Opportunity
EGPR Indicators
State
• Overarching framework
• Progress toward meeting state goals
• Measured across values
Regional Progress Report
Region
• Place-based indicators at MPO scale
• Focus on sustainability and SGC goals
Healthy Community Indicators
Local
• Community-based indicators
• HiAP framework
EGPR Outreach:
Public Workshops
Location
Date
San Bernardino, CA (SANBAG)
Wednesday, February 19
Los Angeles, CA (SCAG)
Thursday, February 20
San Diego, CA (SD Foundation)
Monday, February 24
SF Bay Area (JPC)
Wednesday, March 12
Chico, CA
Tuesday, April 22
Bakersfield, CA (KernCOG)
Wednesday, April 23
Fresno, CA (FresnoCOG)
Thursday, April 24
Merced, CA (StanCOG)
Friday, April 25
Los Angeles, CA (LARC)
Tuesday, April 29
Sacramento
Monday, May 5
Tahoe/Sierra Region
TBD
Input and Feedback
• What are the key issues for long-term
sustainability in your region (or sector)?
– Opportunities?
– Challenges?
• What metrics would be helpful to monitor
progress of programs and investments in your
region (or sector)?
• What tools, data, or guidance are needed to
support sustainability efforts in your region (or
sector)?
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