Kane County unveils draft of Climate Action Implementation Plan

Kane County has completed a draft of its first Climate Action Implementation Plan (CAIP).

The CAIP is a document crafted by an 82-person volunteer team, including community members, business representatives, and county and municipal staff.

Results from 1,000 participants to a county-wide survey helped to shape the direction and content of the draft CAIP.

The CAIP establishes goals and detailed actions across eight categories: transportation, building, waste management, water, local food, greenspace, health and the economy. The plan aims to increase resilience to climate change, reduce greenhouse gas emissions (with a target of 25% below 2019 levels by 2030), and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050.

View the draft of Kane County’s Climate Action Implementation Plan and share your feedback by visiting palebluedot.llc/kane-climate-action.

Kane County invites you to contribute further by attending two upcoming public input sessions:

• Tuesday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Geneva Public Library, 227 S. Seventh St.;

• Wednesday, Feb. 7, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the Meadows Community Rooms at Gail Borden Public Library, 270 N. Grove Ave., Elgin.

Public input is invaluable as Kane County strives to finalize a comprehensive plan that guides climate actions for municipalities and public agencies.

Join them in shaping a sustainable future.