what hasn’t worked so far

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

Action Climate Teams (ACT!)

January 8, 2013

Andy Shraderashrader@usa.net

“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...

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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?

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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

Andy Shraderashrader@usa.net