WHAT'S NEW WITH CLIMATE SMART

We believe that climate change is one of the major issues that will affect our region for decades to come. As more and more San Diegans are seeing the implications of climate change on our quality of life and economic future, they are spreading the word and pushing for action by government, business, and individuals on this issue.

Please visit our site often to keep abreast of new developments and achievements from the Climate Smart Partnership.

The San Diego Foundation launched Climate Smart as part of its Climate Change Initiative, to raise public awareness about the local implications of climate change and catalyze more comprehensive regional action on global warming.

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CLIMATE SMART UPDATES

EARTH WEEK 2007
updated 4/27/07

Earth Week has taken on a special meaning for San Diegans this year. There is growing evidence of the profound environmental changes we face with global warming in our region. In order to better understand what climate change means for us, please take time to listen to the KPBS series, How Climate Change Could Affect San Diego: A Matter of Degrees. Follow the link on our Resources & News page.
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Join the global conversation about climate change by visiting the Birch Aquarium at Scripp's upcoming exhibit, Feeling the Heat: The Climate Challenge, opening Saturday, May 19th. See our Events page for more details.
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Don't miss the final lecture in the San Diego Natural History Museum's series on global climate change. On Tuesday, May 15, from 6:30-8:00PM, Dr. Michael Oppenheimer of Princeton University will present "Where do we go from here?" See our Events page for more details.
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The San Diego Regional Energy Office is hosting the Street Smart VIP Cocktail Reception & Fund-Raiser on Thursday, May 17, 2007. See our Events page for more details.
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Visit the Resources & News page to read the L.A. Times article, "Climate change called a security threat." A panel of retired military leaders says food shortages, new Arctic shipping routes and disasters could affect U.S. interests.
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The San Diego Foundation is proud to announced that our new facility has received the LEED® Silver Certification. Visit Our Commitment: LEED for more information.
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The Reuben H. Fleet Science Center and San Diego Gas and Electric (SDG&E) unveiled the installation of more than 10,000 square feet of solar panels on the roof of the Science Center, generating clean electricity for San Diegans and serving as the centerpiece for an upcoming interactive exhibition on alternative energy.Visit the Resources & News page to read the full press release.

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MARCH 2007
updated 4/18/07

The San Diego Foundation has appointed a Climate Smart Advisory Committee to help identify where philanthropy can make the greatest impact in curbing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the effects of climate change. The committee – composed of leaders from local government, business, academic and nonprofit organizations – is currently gathering information on best practices and lessons learned from prior efforts to curb global warming. They are also creating an inventory of local organizations working on different facets of climate protection and public awareness.
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The San Diego Foundation is currently reviewing proposals for its Blasker-Miah-Rose Grant Program to support additional research on the consequences of and solutions to climate change for our region. The Foundation will award up to $500,000 over the next three years to support this work.
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The San Diego Regional Energy Office (SDREO) launched its segment of the state-wide California Solar Initiative in January. SDREO will distribute $203.5M in rebates and incentives to businesses, government and consumers to install solar panels on rooftops across the County. Visit www.sdreo.org to learn more.
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The Birch Aquarium and Scripps Institution of Oceanography gathered scientists and climate change experts to discuss the local ramifications of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report, “Climate Change 2007.” A link to the story is posted on our Resources & News page.

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To make a contribution to the Climate Smart Fund or for more information on how you can get involved to support Climate Smart, contact Dr. Emily Young at The San Diego Foundation, (619) 235-2300 or environment@sdfoundation.org.