King County climate action
Tackling climate change is our priority
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Climate change is one of the paramount environmental and economic challenges for our generation and the actions we take today will shape the health, safety, economy, and environment of tomorrow. King County is committed to taking bold action on climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for climate impacts, and strengthening communities across our region.
2020 SCAP Update
In 2019 and 2020 the County will be updating the Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) which is a five year blueprint for County goals, priorities, and actions on climate change. Learn more about the SCAP update and how to get involved.
Forest Carbon Program
This program is tackling climate change by offering local companies the opportunity to offset their carbon emissions by keeping forests intact here in the region.
Zero-emission buses
King County Metro is transitioning to an entirely zero-emissions vehicle fleet powered by renewable energy by 2040.
King County is updating its Strategic Climate Action Plan in 2020 that will outline the County’s actions on climate change for the next five years. The 2020 SCAP will focus on reducing regional greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for climate change impacts, and supporting resilience in communities disproportionally impacted by climate change. Over the last 6 months, we’ve gathered input from community members, stakeholders and partners through public workshops, convenings, listening sessions, youth breakouts, community conversations, the 600+ comments we received through our online survey tool, and more! The King County Climate Action Team is now working hard on incorporating the feedback we have received into the priorities included in the 2020 SCAP update! Thank you for all your input!
Request a member of the King County Climate Action Team to come provide a tailored presentation or interactive workshop on King County’s Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP) to your organization, coalition meeting, board meeting, youth group, class, or other gathering. This is a great opportunity for your participants to give input on the 2020 update of the Strategic Climate Action Plan (SCAP).
If you are interested in having a climate presentation or workshop for your group, please fill out a request form. *Due to staff capacity we may not be able to accommodate all requests but we will do our best to meet the needs of your organization or group.*