The Cape Cod Commission is in the process of creating Cape Cod’s first-ever climate action plan, a strategic framework that details the policies, measures, and activities our community will take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and track progress.

Research and review of existing climate action plans is an important step in the process. Cape Cod Commission staff reviewed a number of state, regional, and local climate action plans, and in this episode, we discuss that research, the important elements of a climate action plan, and the process moving forward.

This episode features  Cape Cod Commission Deputy Director Erin Perry, Commission Natural Resources Program Manager Heather McElroy, and stormwater and resiliency director for the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, Shaun O'Rourke. Shaun also serves as the chief resilience officer to Governor of Rhode Island Gina Raimondo, and assisted in creating the climate action plan for the state of Rhode Island