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51 <br /> emergency by sharing successful strategies and identifying equitable <br /> opportunities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, provide stewardship of <br /> the natural world, and protect all County residents from climate impacts. <br /> What are your Board/Commission's most important accomplishments? <br /> • Created the Climate Action Reporting Database (CARD) where all 12 <br /> active member organizations over 200 climate actions taken to date by at <br /> least one of our members: <br /> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/lyd6 s- <br /> LMYL11 SPdehDUlFoZcgz -pQLUygaEPO2CAfU/edit?usp=sharing <br /> • Generated a list of climate actions and policies which might be used by <br /> local governments in North Carolina, and categorized by cost estimates, <br /> general impact on emissions, and additional benefits: <br /> https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1 KEwubcSJbXCoiDinMeMwFO5 <br /> goQww63zTTCQ9f6oNcZk/edit?usp=sharing <br /> • Consulted a local communication professional to identify the most <br /> impactful and appropriate way for the Climate Council to communicate. <br /> • Won a technical assistance grant from the US Green Building Council to <br /> pursue LEED certification for Orange County under the new LEED for <br /> Cities and Communities Rating System. <br /> • Conducted our First Annual Community Update on Thursday, October <br /> 22nd engaging with more than 80 participants to share our work to date <br /> and answer community questions. <br /> List of Specific Tasks, Events, or Functions Performed or Sponsored Annually. <br /> • Maintaining and updating the Climate Action Reporting Database (CARD) <br /> • Tracking and evaluating new climate actions and policies as a resource to <br /> members and the community <br /> • Identifying and implementing climate projects where joint action is helpful <br /> • Delivering an Annual Community Update Event in the fall of each year <br /> Describe this board/commission's activities/accomplishments in carrying out <br /> BOCC goal(s)/priorities, if applicable. <br /> • BOCC Goal #3 "Promote an interactive and engaging system of <br /> governance that reflects community values" <br /> o The inclusive and collaborative nature of the Climate Council <br /> engages County residents in the generation of locally-relevant <br /> solutions to the climate emergency. <br />