Lynn Stoddard, Executive Director of Sustainable CT (https://sustainablect.org/), overviews this state-wide initiative, which focuses on supporting local action. Special focus is placed on equitable decision making.
This presentation was originally held in January 2023 at the Current Issue Workshop (For 2022-2023 Current Issue – Adapting to a Changing Climate) for Connecticut Envirothon. To learn more visit, https://ctenvirothon.org/study-guides/current-issue/
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Timestamps
0:00 – 1:00 Introduction
1:00 – 2:48 Sustainable CT Overview
2:48 – 4:44 Roadmap of Voluntary Actions
4:44 – 5:36 The Flower Model
5:36 – 6:50 What Does Action Look Like?
6:50 – 8:38 Participating CT Towns and Certification Levels
8:38 – 9:42 Town Recognition
9:42 – 10:41 Why Does Equity Matter?
10:41 – 12:51 Equity Toolkit and Create Dialogue
12:51 – 16:02 Complete Streets
16:02 – 16:44 Climate Leader Designation
16:44 – 19:59 Climate Leader Snapshot
19:59 – 20:55 Support and Technical Assistance
20:55 – 24:25 Community Match Fund
24:25 – 31:36 Pollinator Garden Crowd Discussion
31:36 – 36:04 Envirothon Current Issue Resources
36:04 – 40:31 SustainableCT Website Demonstration
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