This document summarizes a presentation on sustainability and greenhouse gas management in Florida. It discusses how sustainability involves balancing environmental, economic and equity concerns. It then explains greenhouse gases and the science of global warming. The presentation outlines efforts at the federal, state and local levels in Florida to address sustainability and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, including through government policies, private businesses and organizations, schools and non-profits. However, it notes the lack of clear leadership and coordination of these diverse efforts in Florida.

1. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaRobert BrinkmannUniversity of South Floridarbrinkmn@usf.eduHolding Our Breath • Waiting for Answers • Working on Solutions • Denials • Successes • Failures

2. Organization of Presentation Introduction to the issue of sustainability and greenhouse gas managementSustainability and greenhouse gas management in FloridaSummaryQuestions

3. Organization of PresentationIntroduction to the issue of sustainability and greenhouse gas managementSustainability and greenhouse gas management in FloridaSummaryQuestions

4. Introduction to Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas ManagementPart 1. SustainabilityPart 2. Greenhouse Gas

5. Sustainable development is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

6. Three e’s of Environmental SustainabilityEnvironmentEconomicsEquity

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9. Introduction to Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas ManagementPart 1. SustainabilityPart 2. Greenhouse Gas

10. The Science of Planetary Warminghttp://www.stopglobalwarming.com.au/images/scientific_evidence/greenhouse_effect_in_detail.jpg

11. Greenhouse GasesCarbon dioxide, methane, nitrous oxide, hydrofluorocarbons, perfluorocarbons, and sulfur hexafluoride

12. Evolution of US PolicyCourtsLegislativeExecutive

14. US PolicyThere’s a policy?

15. CourtsStatutory Law Mass v. EPA, 2007

16. Other Statutory Law Cases

17. Court Challenges to Individual Projects

18. Common Law ClaimsNative Village of Kivalina and City of Kivalinav. Exxon Mobil Corporation et al. 2009

19. Executive Branch

20. Recent activity….Executive order to “Lead by example” on climate change American Recovery and Reinvestment ActSignaled support for climate change legislationEPA Endangerment FindingEPA Rulemaking for 85% of Greenhouse Gas Sources

21. CongressHouse: Waxman Markey, Passed Summer 2009.Senate: Kerry Boxer. Stalled.

22. Aspects of Failed U.S. Climate LegislationClean energyEnergy efficiencyCap and trade for greenhouse gasesTransition plan from oil economy to green economy

23. State of Federal Sustainability and Climate Change PolicyD+

24. Leadership AreasState and local governmentBusinessesNon-profitsSchools

25. Organization of PresentationIntroduction to the issue of sustainability and greenhouse gas managementSustainability and greenhouse gas management in FloridaSummaryQuestions

26. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaState of Florida effortsLocal governmentsSchoolsBusiness and non-profit

27. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaState of Florida effortsLocal governmentsSchoolsBusiness and non-profit

28. Why Look at Florida?5th largest greenhouse gas emitter in nation

29. Examples of State ActionCrist signed Executive Order 01-126 which set greenhouse gas reduction targets for state government operations at 10% of 2005 levels by 2012, 25% by 2017, and 40% by 2025 and required greenhouse gas tracking.Crist signed Executive Order 01-127 to take immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state with goal of reducing emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Crist signed Executive Order 07-128 which created Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate. Published Plan in 2008.

30. Examples of State ActionCrist signed Executive Order 01-126 which set greenhouse gas reduction targets for state government operations at 10% of 2005 levels by 2012, 25% by 2017, and 40% by 2025 and required greenhouse gas tracking.Crist signed Executive Order 01-127 to take immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state with goal of reducing emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Crist signed Executive Order 07-128 which created Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate. Published Plan in 2008.

31. Examples of State ActionCrist signed Executive Order 01-126 which set greenhouse gas reduction targets for state government operations at 10% of 2005 levels by 2012, 25% by 2017, and 40% by 2025 and required greenhouse gas tracking.Crist signed Executive Order 01-127 to take immediate actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the state with goal of reducing emissions by 80% below 1990 levels by 2050. Crist signed Executive Order 07-128 which created Governor’s Action Team on Energy and Climate. Published Plan in 2008.

32. Agency Level WorkAll state agencies focused to some extent on climate changeState inventory for lands for carbon offsetBiofuel and solarEnergy efficiencyCarbon storageStatewide greenhouse gas inventory

33. ProblemsDifficult for states to move forward without clarity from Federal Government on policy initiative. State is considering a local cap and trade program.Status quo—sort ofElection year=change

34. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaState of Florida effortsLocal governmentsSchoolsBusiness and non-profit

35. Florida Green Building CoalitionResidential Commercial Developments Local governments

36. Florida Green Building CoalitionResidential Commercial Developments Local governmentsWOW

37. Local Governments Green CertificationPoint based systemWater, wastewater, solid waste, energy, planning, natural resource management, human resources, public transportation, etc.

40. How effective are local governments at achieving broad sustainability goals?Strong focus on environmental protection Moderate focus on economic development largely through special incentives and tax reductions for particular economic sectorsSlight focus on equity, mainly through historic preservation and more obliquely through housing efforts and urban agriculture?

41. Mayor’s Climate Protection AgreementKyoto levelsLobby for federal policy developmentOver 1000 mayors. 78 from Florida (no, not Boca Raton)

42. ICLEI—Local Governments for SustainabilityCities in 68 countriesOver 600 cities in US37 in FloridaConferencesBest PracticesInformation and data sharingNo required reporting

43. Other InnovationsSustainability officers Education Infrastructure changes Investment in green energy and technology Green-tech corridor Greenhouse gas inventories Sustainability and resiliency planning

44. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaState of Florida effortsLocal governmentsSchoolsBusiness and non-profit

45. American College and University Climate CommitmentReduction of greenhouse gasesReporting requirements: inventories, climate action plansFAU a signatory12 schools in Florida

46. American Association for Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). ResourcesConferencesWebinarsInformationStakeholder focusedEtc.

47. Other ExamplesFocus on k-12Learning Gate Elementary in Lutz: “To become the nation’s leader in developing successful students and advocates for sustainable living.”

48. Sustainability and Greenhouse Gas Management in FloridaState of Florida effortsLocal governmentsSchoolsBusiness and non-profit

49. Non ProfitsFlorida Green Building CoalitionVariety of Advocacy GroupsCommunity Sponsored AgricultureCollins Center for Sustainable Florida

50. BusinessesMost major businesses have sustainability plans.Heavy investment in greenLocal innovative businessesEcoAssets SolutionsRosas Farms

51. Summary and Discussion

52. Limited US Action on Climate Change.

53. Significant Efforts in Local Governments, Non-Profits, Schools, and Businesses.

54. Not highly organized. Some duplication.

55. Florida a leader in climate change in 2007/2008.

56. Lack of clear leadership in the state makes local efforts more significant.

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