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Conclusion Conclusion The challenge of preparing for and mitigating the effects of climate change is unprecedented in its scale and potential disruption to our way of living. Recent climate disasters have given us a preview of what could become the "new abnormal." We must act now. However, in the face of daunting headlines, we remain hopeful and resolved, and know what we need to do to move forward. We have the solutions to reduce emissions, increase efficiency, promote economic vitality, and improve our quality of life. This CAP provides an overarching, strategic framework for Redwood City to achieve the goal of reducing GHG emissions by 50 percent by 2030, on the way to carbon neutrality well before 2045. While developing and publishing this CAP is an important step, it's even more critical that this CAP remain a living document, to be updated as technology and policies progress. The City Council's Strategic Plan includes the Guiding Principle of Sustainability: to proactively address environmental concerns to protect our community. By implementing and supporting climate protection and sustainability programs, the Climate Action Plan includes ideas for our City government to "walk the talk" by implementing practices that minimize the City's own impacts on the environment and that serve as an example for the energy efficiency, water conservation and alternative transportation programs and services our Climate Action Plan calls for establishing in our community. This Climate Action Plan is an important step that builds on the City's current efforts in environmental stewardship and protection. This CAP not only supports the City's efforts to manage its own GHG emissions, it's a call -to -action to residents, community institutions, and businesses to take an active part in our transition to a low -carbon future and clean economy. In this process, Redwood City will foster a vibrant economy, increase its resiliency, and support a collective vision for a livable and sustainable community for generations to come. City of Redwood City Climate Action Plan 72