Developing Climate Action Plans: An Integrated Approach

This course meets on-line on Wednesdsays (April 7, 14, 21, 28) at 10:00 AM Pacific Time for 60-90 minutes.

Inspite of the lack of a comprehensive nationwide greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction policy and associated protocols, many businesses and other institutions are moving forward with efforts to understand and mitigate GHG emissions as a means to stay ahead of regulation and address global climate change. As numerous organizations have learned the hard way, developing and implementing a climate action plan for the first time can be a daunting and complicated task. This four part webinar series will outline the key elements of an effective,integrated climate action plan, identify critical stumbling blocks, and provide practical ways to ensure success.

Instructor Biography

Paul Horton’s leadership experience includes co-founding and managing the non-profit Climate Solutions, serving as corporate sustainability director for the engineering firm David Evans & Associates, teaching sustainable business at the Evergreen State College, and, most recently, providing strategic sustainability consulting services to public and private sector clients. Paul has conducted over 200 trainings and briefings on sustainable resource management and climate He earned a Certificate in Sustainable Business from the Bainbridge Graduate Institute.