California’s Cap-and-Trade Program is not limited to the purchase and surrender of allowances and credits. So far, billions of dollars generated from the program have been put to work reducing more emissions, strengthening the economy and improving public health and the environment with a focus on disadvantaged communities. This webinar will discuss California Climate Investments program, the initiative overseeing distribution of funds, and what work has been happening under the initiative.
NACW 2020 Virtual Series: Supporting Local Action: the California Climate Investments Program
Speakers
Moderator:
- Alvaro Sanchez
Environmental Equity Director, The Greenlining Institute
Speakers:
- Coral Abbott
Program Analyst, Regional Climate Collaboratives Program, California Strategic Growth Council - Amar Azucena Cid
Branch Chief, Low Carbon Transit Operations Program, California Dept of Transportation - Bailey Smith
Staff Air Pollution Specialist, California Air Resources Board - Sara Webber
Co-founder and Executive Director, Berkeley Food Network