Climate Action Stories, News, and Updates
07/24/26
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Welcome to the County of San Diego's Climate Action e-Newsletter, featuring recent accomplishments, news, and data-driven status reports on the implementation of County sustainability programs and the Climate Action Plan.
The County has released the annual report for the County's Climate Action Plan (CAP), highlighting CAP and EV Roadmap implementation progress, and a refreshed website and new dashboard to track results from 2025.
The Sustainable Agricultural Lands Conservation (SALC) 2.0 Final Report is now available, highlighting key strategies to support a more resilient future for the region's agricultural lands and economy.
The California Habitat Conservation Planning Coalition Annual Meeting recently brought together conservation professionals from across the state to advance collaborative habitat conservation.
Applications are now open for the Environmental Justice Workgroup, offering community members the opportunity to help shape regional climate priorities and environmental justice solutions!
Learn
more about becoming a member and apply by August 31, 2026.
The Zero Emission Equipment Voucher Program offers vouchers of up to 50% off eligible electric landscaping and agricultural equipment for qualifying residents, businesses, and agricultural producers.
The Electric Vehicle Charger Program provides funding for property owners in the unincorporated area to install publicly accessible EV chargers.
The San Diego Solar Equity Program supports eligible single-family and multifamily homeowners in disadvantaged communities with financial assistance to install solar energy systems.
The Compost Voucher Program supports growers by making compost discounts available for eligible purchases, with vouchers awarded on a first-come, first-served basis.
The County is updating its Strategic Plan to Reduce Waste to identify strategies that support waste reduction goals and advance a more sustainable future for unincorporated communities.
See more
about the planning process and how to share your input.
The San Diego Regional Climate Collaborative is seeking community input on extreme heat experiences to help inform regional plans, tools, and resources that improve access to cooling solutions.
Share your
feedback through the Extreme Heat and Community Impacts Survey.
San Diego Climate Week returns October 1–8, 2026, bringing together communities, organizations, and climate leaders to connect, collaborate, and advance climate action across the region.
Sign up for updates and be the
first to learn about year two of San Diego Climate Week.
Featured Dates
- 08/01: San Diego Fixit Clinic (Bonita)
- 08/05: DIY Sustainability Toolkit Loaning Opportunity (Valley Center)
- 08/08: Watershed Warriors Cleanup (El Cajon)
- 08/11: Environmental Justice Workgroup Info Session (Virtual)
- 08/15: Tree Distribution Volunteer Opportunity (Fallbrook)
- 08/19: DIY Sustainability Toolkit Loaning Opportunity (Valley Center)
Climate Action Links