Climate Action Plan

Question 1

What is a Climate Action Plan?

Answer 1

Definition : A roadmap to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change
Purpose : Mitigate climate impacts, set measurable targets and improve resilience

Question 2

Key Components of CAP

Answer 2

Emissions Inventory : Baseline measurement
Targets : Clear reduction goals (e.g. net-zero)
Strategies : Mitigation (e.g. renewables) & adaptation (e.g. flood defenses)
Monitoring : Track progress and update plans

Question 3

Example of CAP

Answer 3

Paris Agreement : Limit global warming to below 2°C
Microsoft : Carbon-negative by 2030
California : 85% emissions cut by 2045