Sarasota-Manatee Region Climate Pollution Reduction Plan
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan!
Thank you for your input on March 6, 2025! We appreciate the time and input you provided at the public meeting on March 6 and the pop-up events regarding the region’s long-term framework, the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP). View the Meeting Presentation | Meeting Summary
The region is currently developing its Comprehensive Climate Action Plan, which aims to provide a roadmap to reducing pollution in various sectors, including transportation, building energy, solid waste, and agriculture.
The plan will be developed with input from the community to ensure that the long-term (year 2050) roadmap is effective, and it accurately reflects the needs and priorities of the Sarasota-Manatee Region.
It’s not too late to share your input!
Didn’t have the opportunity to share your thoughts at the public meeting or the pop-up events? Take 10-minutes to fill out the form.
Please refer to the public meeting presentation for context.
Survey
Spanish version coming soon.
What’s Next?
- August- September 2025. Virtual presentation of the DRAFT Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
- December 2025. Submit the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan to the EPA.
- 2026-27. Track and report progress on the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan.
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The Plan
Local governments and partners in the Sarasota - Manatee region are working on a greenhouse gas reduction plan, with the goal of reducing climate pollution and addressing other harmful air pollutants.
Why complete a regional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plan?
The Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program awarded Sarasota County a planning grant to develop a regional greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction plan. Developing the regional GHG reduction plan will position local and tribal governments in the region to compete for the EPA CPRG Implementation Grants with awards totaling $4.6B in March 2024, and other grant opportunities.
What will be included in the plan?
We're developing a plan to reduce climate pollution in our region. This involves understanding our current emissions, setting goals for the future, and taking specific steps to cut down on these emissions. Our plan includes details on costs, who's in charge, and when things will happen. Beyond just reducing climate pollution, we're also focused on how these actions can benefit our community, particularly for those who need it most. This includes creating economic opportunities for disadvantaged and low-income communities, along with planning for job opportunities and workforce development.
Priority Climate Action Plan
Thank you for providing input through the survey and stakeholder meetings. Your input on the region’s priority was used as the foundation to develop the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP). Read The Priority Climate Action Plan
Past Engagement
Community-Based Organizations Workshop #2
Community-based organizations in the region met on July 10, 2024, to identify the best ways to implement identified strategies. View the Presentation | Read the Meeting Notes
Community-Based Organizations Workshop #1
Community based organizations in the region met with County stakeholders on February 16, 2024, to identify top challenges and opportunities to reduce air pollution. View the Presentation | Read the Meeting Notes
