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1 <br /> ORANGE COUNTY <br /> BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> ACTION AGENDA ITEM ABSTRACT <br /> Meeting Date: July 8, 2025 <br /> Action Agenda <br /> Item No. 7-c <br /> SUBJECT: 2024 Climate Action Plan Annual Report <br /> DEPARTMENT: County Manager <br /> ATTACHMENT(S): INFORMATION CONTACT: <br /> 2024 Climate Action Plan Annual Report Amy Eckberg, Sustainability Programs <br /> PowerPoint Presentation Manager; (919) 245-2626 <br /> PURPOSE: To receive a report on the first year of implementation of the Orange County Climate <br /> Action Plan, highlighting progress made toward the County's greenhouse gas reduction and <br /> climate resilience goals. <br /> BACKGROUND: In November 2023, the Board of County Commissioners adopted Orange <br /> County's first comprehensive Climate Action Plan, committing to reduce greenhouse gas <br /> emissions 50% by 2030 and 100% by 2050. The plan outlines 70 strategies across five (5) key <br /> focus areas: Transportation, Built Environment & Energy, Resource Conservation, Green <br /> Community, and Resilient Community. <br /> This annual report highlights significant accomplishments during the first year of implementation. <br /> Staff will also provide a preview of upcoming initiatives. <br /> FINANCIAL IMPACT: There is no financial impact related to this item. <br /> ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC PLAN: This item supports: <br /> • GOAL 1: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND CLIMATE ACTION <br /> OBJECTIVE 1. Identify the priorities and resources necessary to implement the Climate <br /> Action Plan <br /> OBJECTIVE 3. Improve educational opportunities for County staff and community <br /> members on climate action and available resources to advance climate action projects <br /> • GOAL 2: HEALTHY COMMUNITY <br /> OBJECTIVE 6. Provide sustainable, equitable, and high-quality community safety and <br /> emergency services to meet the community's evolving needs <br /> OBJECTIVE 7. Invest in services and programs that improve the health and quality of life <br /> of the community (e.g., recreation and public open spaces, arts, etc.) <br /> RECOMMENDATION(S): The Manager recommends that the Board receive the annual report <br /> and presentation on the progress of the Climate Action Plan and provide any feedback or direction <br /> for continued implementation. <br />