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Build climate leadership and civic capacity among frontline communities and youth.

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Build climate leadership and civic capacity among frontline communities and youth.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Develop leadership pathways for frontline communities - Frontline communities most impacted by climate change are also significantly underrepresented in formal planning and decision-making roles related to climate. To counter this, King County will partne Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services
Provide training for county employees and volunteers - county staff cannot anticipate all the barriers frontline communities face in community engagement processes and benefit from learning what communities need to mitigate these barriers. King County wil Multiple or All Hazards People
King County will partner with youth-serving organizations within frontline communities to build youth’s climate change and climate literacy and civic education. Young people are likely to experience climate change more intensely and for a larger proportio Multiple or All Hazards People
Evidence shows that school environments influence the physical health, cognitive function, mental well-being, and academic performance of students. Harmful impacts are often unfairly distributed across racial/ethnic groups and socioeconomic status. To imp Multiple or All Hazards People
King County will partner with frontline community-based and youth-serving organizations, cultural groups, collectives, and faith-based organizations to co-design and implement culturally relevant communications and education outreach strategies. Strategie Multiple or All Hazards People
25 leaders from across County Government participated in a six session learning series focused on gaining knowledge and tools to foster more inclusive, just, and effective community engagement practices. The county plans to train 25 frontline community le Multiple or All Hazards People
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Develop comprehensive statewide or citywide workforce strategies and roadmaps to coordinate climate-related jobs efforts.

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Develop comprehensive statewide or citywide workforce strategies and roadmaps to coordinate climate-related jobs efforts.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Advance climate-related jobs and career pathway development through comprehensive state or citywide workforce strategies. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Implement the King County Climate and Workforce Strategy - Comprehensive strategies are essential for advancing workforce development related to climate action. The King County Climate and Workforce Strategy provides a framework to engage key partners to Multiple or All Hazards People
New Jersey is actively advancing a comprehensive strategy to develop a diverse, inclusive, and skilled green workforce, aligning with its clean energy and climate objectives. The updated 2025 Growing Green Jobs report Multiple or All Hazards Economy
By 2027, explore the development of a green workforce strategy and funding opportunities to integrate green career pathways into pre-apprenticeship and other workforce training programs, with a focus on ensuring that workers—especially those from disadvan Multiple or All Hazards People
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Position climate resilience as a driver of job creation and economic development.

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Position climate resilience as a driver of job creation and economic development.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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The state should also begin paving the way to electrification. Electrification of standalone propane, oil heating and inefficient electric resistance baseboard heating can be implemented easily for systems at or near end-of-life. Existing incentives for r Multiple or All Hazards EconomyEnergy and Utilities
Delaware will see opportunities to create new jobs in renewable energy, energy efficiency and advanced technologies, while also reskilling workers in existing occupations. By 2050, modeling indicates the state should prepare for nearly 3,000 MW of solar a Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Support community-led initiatives through Community Climate Resilience grants - King County will establish a community climate resilience grant program awarding multi-year grants. The program will lower barriers to access through grantmaking, pr Multiple or All Hazards People
The true challenge for the electric sector is not to simply reduce GHG emissions, but to build a vast replacement infrastructure capable of transmitting and storing new and increasing amounts of renewable energy. This new system must also be able to handl Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Zero waste approach - this strategy creates 10 times more jobs per ton than landfills and incinerator Multiple or All Hazards Property
Advance stormwater parks through a countywide roadmap - Stormwater parks provide an opportunity to build significant co-benefits into stormwater management facilities, including adding neighborhood green spaces, reducing urban heat, increasing community a Multiple or All Hazards Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
The City is also focused on making our economy ready for the clean energy transition. Recently, GNO Inc., southeast Louisiana’s economic development agency, developed H2theFuture, a transformative energy cluster strategy based on green hydrogen, to assist Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Converting Waste Cooking Oil into Biodiesel - this project by the Guam Solid Waste Authority will hire local contractors for the expertise needed for the equipment needed to convert waste cooking oil into biodiesel to run the Guam Solid Waste Authority di Multiple or All Hazards People
Seek funding to increase rural community resilience - King County will seek grant funding to enhance community resilience in rural areas to climate-related events such as extreme weather, wildfire, wildfire smoke, and other emergencies. Work on this actio Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services
The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act provides historic public investments in EV chargers through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program to install DC fast chargers within one mile of designated transportation corridors. The City i Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and Mobility
The Commodities and Practices to Reduce GHG Emissions in Pacific Island Forestry and Agriculture Systems project intends to grow the workforce indirectly by assisting farmers with adopting climate-smart practices and marketing their produce to a wider aud Multiple or All Hazards People
Evolving state regulations, programs, and financial incentives will provide new opportunities for unincorporated Los Angeles County to counteract any residual emissions. For example, almost $9 billion in in carbon capture and sequestration support was inc Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Green infrastructure systems naturally hold and retain stormwater. Examples include rain barrels, a row of trees along the neutral ground, or replacing impermeable surfaces with greenspace or permeable materials. These strategies not only aid climate chan Multiple or All Hazards Urban Landscape and Tree CanopyWater Infrastructure – Stormwater
Encourage Density and Mixed Land Use in Strategic Areas - one supporting action is continuing policies that support housing affordability near transit and in proximity to job centers and key destinations. Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Develop Land Use Plans Addressing Jobs-Housing Balance and Increase Mixed Use - Increasing density and the mix of land uses can help reduce single-occupancy trips, the number of trips, and trip lengths. By 2030, achieve a job density of 300 jobs per acre, Multiple or All Hazards Economy
By transitioning to 100% renewable energy sources by 2025, the county can achieve significant emissions reductions and lead by example. This may be achieved through a combination of procurement and installations, and to the greatest extent possible, the C Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Enable and Provide Multiple Modes of Green Transportation - one co-benefit is low-cost travel to jobs. Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and Mobility
Increasing the energy efficiency of existing buildings reduces greenhouse gas emissions by decreasing the consumption of nonrenewable energy sources. Energy efficiency improvements can be achieved through a variety of methods, including energy audits, ben Multiple or All Hazards EconomyEnergy and Utilities
Continue efforts to acquire the San Francisco electric grid from PG&E to enable SFPUC to modernize the grid to combat climate change more effectively. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Shifting to a circular economy—where we use less, waste less, and keep materials in circulation—means cutting emissions, creating local jobs, and reducing pollution, while protecting our forests, waterways, and communities most burdened by waste. Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Create and implement an Urban Forest Management Plan that prioritizes: (1) tree- and parks-poor communities; (2) climate- and watershed-appropriate and drought/pest-resistant vegetation; (3) appropriate watering, maintenance, and disposal practi Multiple or All Hazards Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
Expand access to electric vehicle charging - pursuant to state and federal funds being available, King County will continue to work with partners to expand publicly accessible EV charging infrastructure at County facilities and properties, assess fleet de Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Enhance and Expand Urban Forest Cover and Vegetation - The City will build upon the Urban Forest Management Plan, with attention to reducing urban heat island conditions. The City will prioritize neighborhoods that are most impacted by extreme heat and po Multiple or All Hazards Urban Landscape and Tree Canopy
Pursue and expand extended producer responsibility legislation - The growing climate impact and financial cost of waste from products and packaging requires a new approach that shifts the burden of recycling and disposal from residents and local governmen Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Increase Use of Solar Power - The City will promote increased installation of solar power infrastructure in buildings across the city and in municipal projects. According to Google Project Sunroof, a solar calculator from Google that estimates every rooft Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
The City will support community bulk-purchasing programs for on-site solar installations, such as Solarize Atlanta. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Accelerate installations of solar electricity systems at County facilities - King County will complete solar installations to ensure the county government shall have 3.0 MW or more of solar energy installed at its facilities by the end of 2030. County age Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
As of early FY26, Montgomery County has secured over $2.1 million in confirmed climate-related grant awards through the Maryland Energy Administration. The County is closely monitoring the evolving federal and state grant landscape and remains ready to ad Multiple or All Hazards Transportation and Mobility
One goal is to have culturally, geographically, and economically diverse electric vehicle ownership, and to have more widespread fast-charging infrastructure to support more electric vehicles on the road. The City will need to make this transition by list Multiple or All Hazards PropertyTransportation and Mobility
Install infrastructure to support a transition to zero- emission fleets - King County Fleet Services implement recommendations including: collaborating with facility owners in developing comprehensive budget proposals for installing charging infrastructur Multiple or All Hazards People
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Anticipate and plan for the skilled workforce needed to build, operate, and maintain new clean-energy infrastructure.

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Anticipate and plan for the skilled workforce needed to build, operate, and maintain new clean-energy infrastructure.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Guam Power Authority estimates that contractors will install approximately 170 MW of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This will provide an excellent opportunity for Guam to develop the workforce capacity needed to construct these facilities. The oper Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Guam Power Authority estimates that contractors will install 1,320,000 photovoltaic solar panels as a part of Phase IV of the renewable energy plan. This will provide an opportunity for Guam to develop the workforce capacity needed to install these system Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Guam Waterworks Authority, Guam Transit Authority, and Department of Public Works aim to convert their fleets from traditional passenger vehicles to electric vehicles. By replacing vehicles, there will be a need to improve technical skills and knowledge a Multiple or All Hazards People
A contractor will be hired to complete a feasibility to determine the most appropriate anaerobic digester system. Guam Waterworks Authority will then hire a contractor to design and build the anaerobic digester system from the results and recommendations Multiple or All Hazards People
As King County invests in renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and energy-efficient buildings, this shift presents a once-in-a-generation chance to stimulate regional economic growth, create high-quality jobs, and ensure prosperity reaches all co Multiple or All Hazards People
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Grow green jobs through circular-economy, waste-reduction, and composting workforce programs.

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Grow green jobs through circular-economy, waste-reduction, and composting workforce programs.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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The Food Scrap Drop-Off Composting Program - During January 2024, the City of Cleveland received more than $340,000 from USDA to launch a residential composting program. The program is establishing drop-off locations for residential compost across the Cit Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services
Incentivize and enforce construction and demolition material source separation - one primary reason that so many materials with value are not recovered is due to the complexities of separating and cleaning materials once they are contaminated. The best wa Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Empower partners and communities to reduce waste with grants and capacity building resources - King County has provided waste reduction and prevention grants since the 1990s that have led to the distribution of over $30 million to its cities. These grants Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Support waste management accountability at King County transfer stations - King County will assign additional staff to support city contracts with Waste Management Service Providers, shifting enforcement responsibilities to these providers while King Coun Multiple or All Hazards People
King County can reduce, reuse, and more effectively manage waste from County operations. The County will reduce and manage operational waste by maximizing repurposing, recycling, and composting of materials. The County will also seek to develop repair and Multiple or All Hazards Economy
The City is setting a new goal of increasing our recycling diversion rates to 25% by 2030. Waste management may provide a major opportunity for New Orleans to create value and economic activity that is currently not being captured. The City could divert m Multiple or All Hazards Economy
By 2028, develop policies, programs, and partnerships to expand and cultivate regional building material reuse markets that support workforce development, small business enterprises, and entrepreneurial innovation. Multiple or All Hazards Economy
The city aims to reduce institutional, commercial, and government greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50%. Systemic change will begin with the city's purchasing practices, followed by recruiting organizations of all types to adopt shared sustainable purc Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Significantly reducing waste and increasing composting and recycling are crucial to achieving goals set in the 2023 Austin Resource Recovery Comprehensive Plan. Reaching the City’s zero-waste goal means empowering community members through awareness campa Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services
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Use procurement, contracting, and labor policy tools to secure local hiring on public projects.

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Use procurement, contracting, and labor policy tools to secure local hiring on public projects.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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A project labor agreement is a contract between a project owner and labor unions that sets how work will be done on a specific construction project, covering aspects like wages, safety standards, training, and hiring practices before the project begins. Multiple or All Hazards People
Currently, most BERDO covered building owners are not required to follow any special labor standards in bringing their buildings into compliance. However, the BERDO Review Board evaluates which projects should receive Equitable Emission Investment Funds m Multiple or All Hazards People
King County will create a resource guide and sample contract language library to help Capital project managers access and use available tools, including small contractor and suppliers utilization and job training, internships, and employment opportunities Multiple or All Hazards EconomyPeople
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Collect and analyze workforce data to track program outcomes, job growth, and skill gaps.

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Collect and analyze workforce data to track program outcomes, job growth, and skill gaps.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Improve workforce data and tracking to monitor job growth, program outcomes and impacts, ensuring Delaware’s approach stays adaptive and responsive. Multiple or All Hazards People
Green Economy Workforce: Since 2021, the state’s green economy workforce increased by 12%, adding about 6,000 new jobs. All major sectors saw growth, with the highest rate in alternative vehicles and the largest net gain in energy efficiency, with an incr Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Workforce Gaps - Stakeholders expressed the critical need for a comprehensive, sector-wide workforce needs assessment to understand and address both short- and long-term workforce gaps. Stakeholders also emphasized the need for workforce training and resk Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Green Economy Workforce Analysis - The climate and clean energy related policies and investments modeled under the Current Policy Scenario generate employment change of 14,300 net new jobs by 2035 in our modeled sectors, representing a 7% change in the en Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Priority Occupations and Workforce Training - Twelve occupations were developed through the research process as priority occupations in the state’s green economy. These occupations represent many, but not all, of the most important occupations necessary f Multiple or All Hazards EconomyEnergy and Utilities
By 2027, report on current efforts to support clean energy installers participating in City-funded incentive programs that engage in workforce development, and evaluate how to improve. Multiple or All Hazards People
To better assess General Fund impacts, the City can develop a “Climate Return on Investment” (Climate ROI) budget memo that frames climate spending in terms of avoided costs and tangible benefits. This approach would quantify public health savings from re Multiple or All Hazards Property
Collect, analyze, and report on workforce data to track program outcomes, job growth, and skill gaps in alignment with community climate plan goals and implementation schedules. Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Coordinate with partners to conduct an assessment of the workforce development needs to facilitate Cleveland’s transition to a green economy and the barriers to achieving it. Multiple or All Hazards People
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Establish cross-sector partnerships and coordinating bodies that align training supply with employer demand.

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Establish cross-sector partnerships and coordinating bodies that align training supply with employer demand.

Examples from plans

This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Establish or strengthen cross-sector partnerships among government, educational institutions, workforce development providers, community-based organizations, and industry to align training programs with employer demand and ensure workforce readiness. Multiple or All Hazards Economy Alaska State of Alaska Priority Sustainable Energy Action Plan (p. 57 (pdf p. 60))
Strengthen economic development and the contractor ecosystem. This implementation strategy will include maintaining and cultivating partnerships with Alaska Small Business Development Center and regional development organizations. Multiple or All Hazards Economy
In 2025, the modeling estimates that hundreds of additional clean energy positions may be required to achieve this level of clean energy activity. Coordinated efforts on workforce development between relevant City offices and departments, technical traini Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Bringing together 30+ key stakeholders, including employers, training providers, community partners, climate policy practitioners, adult education programs, and wraparound service agencies, to create and implement training pathways that meet employer comm Multiple or All Hazards People
Strengthen partnerships among government, educational institutions, labor organizations, community-based organizations and industry to align training with labor market demand. Work with the Delaware Workforce Development Board to formally integrate clean Multiple or All Hazards Multiple or All Assets
Create resilient institutions and a green business-to-business culture - work with local business leaders, organizations, associations, and universities to increase awareness of climate change impacts and actions that can be taken to help mitigate these i Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Establish cross-sector partnerships to expand climate- informed green career pathways - King County will create a dedicated “Green Jobs” category on its public- facing job board to highlight and promote established green career pathway positions. Addition Multiple or All Hazards Economy
Advance workforce and economic development in the clean energy economy through regional collaboration - King County recognizes that achieving its ambitious goals requires collaboration with the region and private sector. To advance workforce development i Multiple or All Hazards Economy
To ensure workforce readiness, New Jersey is investing in robust training infrastructure and career pathway development. This includes partnerships with labor unions, community colleges, universities, and technical training providers to align workforce de Multiple or All Hazards Economy
The State is also fostering public-private partnerships to reinforce its workforce goals. Employers are encouraged to sign the Corporate Green Workforce Development Pledge, a commitment to supporting a well-rounded workforce. Collaborations with industry Multiple or All Hazards Economy
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Engage youth and young adults directly in green jobs through paid work, mentorship, and career-exposure programs.

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Engage youth and young adults directly in green jobs through paid work, mentorship, and career-exposure programs.

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This option appears in resilience plans from around the country.

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Expand and scale youth and middle-skills worker campaigns - King County has various programs and campaigns aimed at introducing youth to the green economy; however, there is a need for better coordination and promotion across these programs to increase an Multiple or All Hazards People
Nature on wheels is a mobile natural science field station that brings environmental education to schools, libraries, senior centers, festivals, organizations, and parks all over Montgomery County. Programming focuses on community science, career explorat Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services
In November 2020, the City, along with the New Orleans Business Alliance, a local economic and workforce development organization, and YouthForce NOLA, a local non-profit focused on career pathways for high school students, was selected to participate in Multiple or All Hazards People
Participants gain experience in community-based stewardship through at least 30 hours of paid work, develop technical and leadership skills through mentorship and training, and explore green career opportunities during site visits and workshops. Multiple or All Hazards People
A 10-month “earn and learn” workforce development program created in June 2022 that provides young adults ages 18-30 with training, career readiness support, college credits and certifications, and connections to employers in the green industry. Participa Multiple or All Hazards Water Infrastructure – Stormwater
Cleveland partnered with the Student Conservation Association and the Center for Regenerative Solutions to launch the Community Forestry Corps, a program to provide urban forestry workforce development opportunities for youth. Youth employees also collect Multiple or All Hazards People
Engage youth and young adults directly in climate-related jobs through paid work, mentorship, and career-exposure programs. Multiple or All Hazards Energy and Utilities
Enhance transit rider education and incentive programs - one initiative is a robust Youth Mobility Program to inspire and prepare the next generation of transit users for long- term ridership. This program will increase awareness and use of the Free Youth Multiple or All Hazards Cultural and Community Services