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🗽 Poughkeepsie - Bronze Certified Climate Smart Community
Jack Caseo
February 22, 2024
🗽 The Town of Poughkeepsie recently hosted a workshop showcasing the efforts of its local Climate Smart Taskforce. In September 2021, both the Town and City of Poughkeepsie were honored with Bronze Certification as part of the Climate Smart NY initiative, aimed at fostering environmentally sustainable communities. This initiative has garnered participation from 401 communities across New York, representing over 9.5 million residents, which accounts for 50% of the state's population. Among these, 122 communities have achieved bronze certification, while 10 have attained silver certification
Image from climatesmart.ny.gov
🏞️ The Benefits of Being a Climate Smart Community. Susan Karnes Hecht, Chair of the Town of Poughkeepsie Climate Smart Taskforce, outlined several advantages, including:
Access to Resources: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) and other partners make resources, financial opportunities, and technical help available to Climate Smart Communities (CSCs). These tools support the creation and implementation of climate action plans, vulnerability assessments, and the prioritization of adaptation and mitigation measures.
Funding Opportunities: Having your community recognized as a Climate Smart Community can improve your chances of being accepted into a number of state and federal grants and funding programs that support energy efficiency, sustainability, and climate resilience projects. The community's execution of projects and programs pertaining to climate change may be aided by this financial support.
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