Climate Action Committee

Overview
Meetings

On December 3, 2019 the City Council adopted a City Council Resolution declaring a climate emergency and committing to ongoing actions to restore a safe environment. The Climate Action Committee includes a cross-section of community members from all sectors working together to create a recommendation to the City Council on specific actions.

The Climate Action Committee has regular monthly meetings on the 2^nd Tuesday of each month (3:30 pm-5:00 pm – see Meetings Tab)

See also the Special Projects tab and the Sustainability and Conservation Measures page for resources and additional information!

**Notice to the Community for upcoming vacancies on the Climate Action Committee.**

More Information and Application below:

Notice to Fill Upcoming Vacancies: EXTENSION to Apply November 17, 2026 at 4:00 pm Download

Application here:Download

Current Climate Action Committee Members

The Climate Action Committee will consist of seven (7) members: One (1) City Councilmember and six (6) members with one or more of the following experience/characteristics, with a majority of members having a climate background:

One City Councilmember
Youth Representative (ages 15-23)
Climate Change Background
Sebastopol Business Owner
Local Climate Action Group
Environmental Justice & Equity Background
Rights of Nature Background
Energy
Transportation

Duties of Climate Action Committee

Prioritize actions from Sebastopol’s Climate Action Framework Appendix A
Update Climate Action Framework (CAF) as needed, and satisfy responsibilities as assigned to the Committee in the adopted CAF
Engage in public education and outreach regarding climate issues
Advise City Council & Planning Commission on meaningful policy options for meeting equity-centered city climate goals
Recommend actions to City Council for advancing state, national, and international level climate goals

The Climate Action Committee (also known as the CAC) meets 2nd Tuesday of each month from 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

You can reach Climate Action Committee members through the City of Sebastopol Planning Department (707-823-6167) or by email at ClimateActionCommittee@cityofsebastopol.org.