From Branding and Community Engagement to Standard Metrics and Implementation Blueprints, walk through KLA's Climate Action Planning process
The KLA Team has helped small towns and big cities and counties from all over the US execute data-driven climate action planning processes with equitable community engagement at the core. We've learned a thing or two along the way. In a series of blog posts we captured some of the key elements of our "CAP" process, from foundational elements like branding and community engagement to the nuts and bolts of the final plan like implementation blueprints. The posts include best practice examples and take-home resources to help you build a stronger, more effective climate, sustainability and/or resilience plan.
Yes, Your Climate Action Plan Needs a Brand
How and why to run a cost-effective branding process for your plan, examples and do's and don'ts.
Four Ways to Use Video in Planning Processes
Watch 10+ videos used during and after a plan, plus how to afford a high quality product.
Climate Conversation Guide Will Help Turn Words Into Action
Download and share this resource to help your community talk and act on climate.
Is Anyone Paying Attention to Your Presentation?
Sample PowerPoint and a checklist to better prepare for and deliver your next presentation.
Combine In-Person and Virtual Engagement Strategies
Community engagement has forever changed with COVID, but it has brought new opportunities.
Is Data at the Center of Your Climate Action Plan?
Data is key to action on climate change and it shift us from *what* to do to *how* we do it.
22+ Standard Metrics that Drive Climate Action
Sample metrics, why they are useful and where to find them.
Institutionalize Your Climate Action Goals
Use this Framework to embed core sustainability and climate principles in your community.
For Climate Action Plans, Think Beyond the PDF
These are 5 common mistakes -- and 5 fixes -- to avoid losing your plan on your website.
Implementation Blueprints and Meeting Climate Goals
Goals, pledges and plans only take you so far. The proof is in the implementation.
15 Tips to Make Your Climate Action Plan Pop
Don't let the design of your plan be an afterthought. Get tips from our graphic design consultant.