CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

On September 11, 2024, the County of San Diego Board of Supervisors (County) adopted the Climate Action Plan (CAP), reinforcing the County’s leadership in sustainability and its commitment to addressing climate change. The CAP is a comprehensive plan that outlines 21 measures that contain 70 actions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from activities in the unincorporated area and County-owned facilities throughout the region.

The CAP’s primary goal is to reduce GHGs, including reaching net zero emissions (i.e., we are reducing as many emissions as we are producing) by 2045. The CAP also promotes public health, streamlines housing development, protects the region’s natural resources, and provides investments to help our communities thrive through programs and resources. Monitoring of CAP implementation started in 2025, and the first annual reports became available in 2026.

Explore the Plan

The Climate Action Plan* is a roadmap for how the County will reach its greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals. Click on the sector buttons to explore available programs and resources.

Accomplishments

In 2025, the County made measurable progress toward its climate and sustainability goals through 2024 CAP implementation. These implementation achievements were tracked and monitored and reflect ongoing efforts to reduce emissions, conserve resources, and enhance quality of life across our communities. To learn more about continued accomplishments under the CAP, visit the CAP monitoring dashboard.

Public Participation

Check out the latest events and updates to learn, engage, and take action on climate and community initiatives!

Stay Connected

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*These documents are provided for reference only and any posted before 04/26/27 may not meet current ADA accessibility standards. If you need this information in an accessible format, please contact us at CAP@sdcounty.ca.gov.