Climate Change - California (sub-national policy)

What are they the world leader in?

Formulating and implementing mitigation and adaptation strategies and policies

What’s the name of the Act that was passed? When was it passed?

The Global Warming Solutions Act - 2006

What did the Act set?

absolute state-wide limits on GHG emissions

What’s their GHG emission target?

Reduce GHG emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050

What long term mitigation strategies are in place?

• phasing out fossil fuels for electricity generation
• a cap and trade scheme
• reducing emissions from motor vehicles
• Promoting renewable energy

What impacts are California dealing with?

• inc in avg temps
• sea level rise
• dec winter rainfall + snowfall
• more frequent droughts
• inc in frequency + severity of wildfires

What are their prioritising with their strategies?

• improving water management
• avoiding new development in areas with inadequate protection against flooding, wildfires and erosion
• safeguard existing areas of economic, social and cultural value against floods, fire and erosion
• protect aquatic habitats and ecosystems