SEFL Climate Compact

Introducing the Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP3.0): a framework to align, guide & support the acceleration of local & regional climate action in #SEFL to realize a healthy, prosperous, more equitable & resilient, low-carbon region! Explore RCAP: southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/recommendation…

ISC seeks a web design and development partner for our new @SEFL_Compact (southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org) website project. Download our RFP to learn more. Please note, bidders must be US based. Apply by March 31, 2023: sustain.org/procurements/ #procurementjobs #webdevelopment #RFP

We are thrilled to see the planning work done in SEFL paying off w/funds for implementation. Compact counties, @SFWMD &many cities will advance critical resilience projects -- thanks to @FLDEPNews & State CRO @Wesley_R_Brooks for the immense support. miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

How has the Compact's Regional Climate Action Plan (RCAP) evolved over the years and what is new in RCAP 3.0 -- check out our thoughts here: theinvadingsea.com/2022/12/20/new…

Our community has lost a legendary public servant who first elevated #sealevelrise & #climatechange as critical issues in #SEFL. We owe #HarveyRuvin a huge debt of gratitude & will continue on the important work he devoted his life to advancing. miamiherald.com/news/local/com…

Climate action is a moral necessity. Climate action is an economic necessity. Climate action is a national security necessity. Climate action is a public health necessity. There is no time left for delay. scitechdaily.com/climate-change…

.@MiamiDadeRER launches its Heat Action Plan through the leadership of @MayorDaniella, Chief Heat Officer @ResilientJane, task force co-chair Dr Holder @therightw8t, @WeCount_Fl,countless community members& support of @MiamiFoundation & @ArshtRock. miamidade.gov/environment/li…

South Florida’s drainage system isn’t working as well as it used to. Most of our drainage system relies on gravity. During heavy rains, water either seeps into the ground or it flows downhill into pipes and canals that eventually wash out to sea. miamiherald.com/news/local/env…

And that's a wrap! Thanks so much to the nearly 800 folks who made the 14th Annual #SEFLClimateSummit an incredible event. We can't wait to see you again at the 15th Annual Climate Leadership Summit on #MiamiBeach November 16 & 17th, 2023!

.@BrowardCounty Commissioner @beamfurr reflects on the RCAP 3.0: "In plan after plan, you are seeing an expansion of our definition of #resilience–you are seeing #environmentaljustice, innovation in the #privatesector, housing." #SEFLClimateSummit southeastfloridaclimatecompact.org/recommendation…

In conversation among Compact Mayors @MiamiDadeCounty @MayorDaniella:"We are a model for the world in how to plan& take action jointly. The goals outlined in the RCAP reflect the priorities of my administration: environment, economy, equity, and engagement."#SEFLClimateSummit

On achieving net zero within the transportation sector, @ajtfyfe emphasized the importance of monitoring fuel emissions & reiterated a statement from Beth Osborne with @T4America: we must be good advocates with our state govts to get these practices in place. @SEFL_Compact

Former Congressman @carloslcurbelo on a federal #carbontax: "People call it a tax, and it technically is, but in reality it is just a recognition of a cost that is already out there, and we are already paying for." #SEFLClimateSummit

State Rep @Robin_Bartleman: "When we talk about #bipartisan support & leadership from the governor’s office–there are 2 new committees: infra strategies com. & hurricane resiliency&recovery com. Every wk we are going to be discussing what we can do to build a more #resilientFL."

Frmr Rep @carloslcurbelo at the #SEFLClimateSummit: "Why is bipartisanship important? It is not an end, but a means to meaningful, durable policy. For a challenge like #climatechange, we want policy to have staying power. We don’t want it to blow away w/ the political winds."

.@RosemaryOHara14 & @tomo_ohara honored at the #SEFLClimateSummit for work on the #invadingsea - an unprecedented collaboration among area newspapers to bring critical #climate information to #SEFL! Thank you! @MiamiHerald @pbpost @SunSentinel @WLRN theinvadingsea.com

Day two of @SEFL_Compact starts with Rafe Pomerance’s pitch on how to keep Florida above water. Behind him is a proclamation from former Fl Gov Lawton Chiles proclaiming “global warming awareness week” in the 90s.

Check out our #SEFLClimateSummit keynote speaker, Rafe Pomerance's opinion piece on establishing an upper limit for sea level rise in Florida here: theinvadingsea.com/2022/12/08/to-…

#FL should establish an #upperlimit for #SLR. How much SLR can FL take& maintain viability? An upper limit to SLR means that FL & the US has to find an emissions path consistent w/ that upper limit. The task is to decide what that # is &make it central to policy. @RethinkEnergyFL

Kicking off today's #SEFLClimateSummit hearing from youth climate leadership: "Let's use our minds and hearts to find the solutions & our collective will to advocate for the changes necessary." -Ethan Bober

We were so honored to have @Alice_C_Hill keynote at this year's #SEFLClimateSummit and for her time to meet with our amazing local students who are the #nextgen #climateleaders!