California Climate Investments

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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Type of the Solution

Finance

Affected Sector

Energy efficiency, renewable energy, public transportation, sustainable agriculture, waste reduction, forest management, urban greening

Description of the solution

California Climate Investments utilizes proceeds from the state's Cap-and-Trade program to fund projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen the economy, and improve public health and the environment. It supports a wide range of initiatives across various sectors, aiming to create a sustainable and low-carbon future for California while prioritizing benefits for disadvantaged communities.

Socio-economic effects

Enhances public health, reduces greenhouse gas emissions, creates green jobs, improves air quality, and supports economic growth in disadvantaged communities

Type of Measure

3. mitigation measures

Type of sub-measure

5. (none)

Who led the solution

Local government

Timescale of implementation

Long-term (5 and above)

Other Notes

TWho Leads the Solution: California Air Resources Board (CARB) and other state agencies. ime Scale of Implementation: Ongoing, with various projects in different stages of planning and implementation.

Links to the solution

Consent to share form or official link.

SDG(s)

Sustainable Development Goal(s)

7Affordable and clean energy

11Sustainable cities and communities

13Climate action

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