Baltimore Region Climate Action Plan
Baltimore Region Climate Action Plan
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Are you worried about how climate change impacts the Baltimore region? Discover how Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is working to reduce pollution through our climate action plans.
Learn how you can get involved below. Make your voice heard by participating in our public survey before November 11th! Join us in creating a more sustainable future for our communities!
Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is leading a major planning project to increase environmental sustainability in our region, thanks to a $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the Baltimore region stronger and more sustainable for future generations.
We are dedicated to making sure everyone – from local officials to community groups and residents – has a say in our plans.
What have we done so far?
Priority Climate Action Plan
Our first major achievement was the completion of the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) for the Baltimore region. This plan identifies the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and lists the most effective actions to reduce them.
The PCAP focuses on delivering immediate benefits, particularly to historically disadvantaged communities. It also provides a pathway for securing more funding to sustain and expand our efforts.
What’s next?
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
We are now developing the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), which will be finalized by June 2025. The CCAP will build on the PCAP's foundation, offering a detailed strategy for further reducing our region’s greenhouse gas emissions. We are also engaging with community members to ensure that the CCAP is inclusive and reflects the needs and values of the region’s residents.
We want to hear from you! Take our survey on the next tab or click on the Share Your Thoughts tab to see other ways to get involved.
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If you need help participating, please leave us a voicemail at 855-925-2801 x 10427 or email us at climateplan@publicinput.com.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) is a program funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to support regions across the United States in developing and implementing strategies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The grant was made possible by the Inflation Reduction Act, which aims to address climate change at the local and regional levels.
The Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) is the initial plan developed for the Baltimore region. It identifies key sources of greenhouse gas emissions and outlines priority measures that can be implemented quickly to start reducing these emissions. The PCAP is designed to focus on high-impact actions that also benefit low-income and disadvantaged communities.
The Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) will build on the groundwork laid by the PCAP to provide a more detailed and expansive approach to reducing greenhouse gas emissions in the Baltimore region. It will include a broader inventory of emissions, a wider range of reduction measures, and detailed strategies to support the successful implementation of the CCAP over the longer term.
The CCAP is scheduled to be completed by June 2025. Before its completion, there will be multiple opportunities for public engagement and feedback to ensure the plan reflects community needs and perspectives.
The public is encouraged to participate through a survey, community events, and by providing comments on the draft plan. Information about upcoming events and how to participate will be posted on the BMC website, this webpage, and through social media channels.
These plans aim to reduce pollution, which in turn will help lessen climate change impacts in the Baltimore region such as increased temperatures, more intense storms, flooding, and sea level rise. The plans are also designed to improve public health, enhance air quality, and provide economic benefits through the creation of green jobs.
Yes, regular updates will be provided throughout the development of the CCAP. These updates will be available on this webpage.
Be sure to join out mailing list to get updates via text or email.
The project is funded by a $1 million grant from the EPA, which covers the planning and development of the PCAP and CCAP.
Once the CCAP is finalized, our focus will shift towards implementing the strategies in the plan. This will include the implementation of proposed actions by the counties and local governments in the Baltimore region.