A Guide to Sustainable Development
Provide the Measuring and Monitoring of Key Quantitative Metrics.
By tracking energy and water use, GHG emissions, economic indicators, and environmental metrics, the success of the development can be measured, and missteps identified and improved.
Best Practice Examples
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Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan, Marin County --
In the early 2000s, Maring County conducted several studies analyzing their current greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Based on these findings, the country adopted a GHG Reduction Plan, setting a reduction target of 15-20% below current emissions levels by 2020. Click here to learn more about Marin County's GHG Reduction Plan.
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Berkeley's Climate Action Plan, Berkeley --
In November 2006, 81% of Berkeley residents voted in favor of a measure to reduce GHG emissions by 80% by 2050. Click here to download Berkeley's Climate Action Plan, which includes specific strategies to measure, reduce, and implement sustainable growth practices to meet this ambitious target. The plan can also be viewed at http://www.berkeleyclimateaction.org/.
