Initiatives

OSEJ leads and supports regionwide and County organizational programs through initiatives that engage with and in communities, support regionwide climate action, and enhance the County's own operational sustainability.

Community Engagement and Capacity Building

We actively work in and with community to identify priority needs and partnerships to create shared power in advancing sustainability efforts.

Identifying community climate priorities alongside our community partners.

A community advisory group advancing climate priorites for regionwide activities.

Fostering partnerships with Tribal Governments.

Creating Thriving Communities

We support the development and implementation of regionwide and community-level efforts to improve health, well-being, and livability.

Identifying measures the County can take to increase regional food security.

In partnership with San Diego Community Power, bringing millions of dollars in energy program funding to the region.

Working alongisde community leaders in Spring Valley to increase economic development and address environmental health issues.

Regionwide Climate Action

We lead regionwide planning and visioning efforts to understand gaps in our regional climate planning efforts, and outlining steps and relationships needed to achieve our goals.

Understanding where we are and where we need to go to acheive our climate goals.

Identifying capacity and potential for local and resilient energy systems.

Identifying methods to rethink how we use and reuse materials.

Developing strategies for regional green jobs and workforce growth.

County Operational Sustainability

Working with each of the County's 43 departments to incprorate sustainability into operational budgets.

Indentifying and establihsing practices for sustainable County purchasing practices.