HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution - 2018-85 - Climate Inheritance Resolution - 07/17/2018 CITY OF EDEN PRAIRIE
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-85
CLIMATE INHERITANCE RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE COMMITMENT OF THE
EDEN PRAIRIE CITY COUNCIL TO WORK WITH THE YOUTH OF EDEN PRAIRIE
TO COMBAT CLIMATE CHANGE
WHEREAS, the greatest burden resulting from an inadequate response to the climate crisis
will be carried by the youngest generation, and all who follow; and
WHEREAS, the risks from an inadequate response are potentially devastating, and include
economic and environmental disruptions, many of which are already being felt such as more
severe storms, longer and hotter heat waves,worsening flood and drought cycles, growing
invasive species and insect problems, accelerated species extinction rates,rising sea levels,
increased wildfires, and a dramatic increase in refugees from climate impacted lands; and
WHEREAS, leading climate scientists have indicated that further delay in significantly
reducing greenhouse gas emissions will rapidly push humanity past the point where disastrous
consequences can be avoided; and
WHEREAS, numerous governmental and non-governmental bodies across the nation and the
world have already adopted plans to immediately and rapidly reduce greenhouse gas
emissions; and
WHEREAS,the City of Eden Prairie has already begun this effort through the creation of an
energy action plan that was approved by the City Council on January 2018; and
WHEREAS, the youth of Eden Prairie subsequently brought to Council a Youth Climate
Report Card highlighting the gap between what we are doing today and actions that would be
necessary to protect their future; and
WHEREAS,the youth of Eden Prairie have indicated a willingness to work with City Council
on such actions and proposed a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and 100%
renewable electricity by 2030; and
WHEREAS,the City Council recognizes the importance of this goal but also understands the
need to work within the framework of the recently-approved energy action plan.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Eden Prairie City Council and the youth
of Eden Prairie commit to working constructively using ingenuity, innovation, and
courageous determination to implement Eden Prairie's Energy Action Plan, and will together
look for ways to achieve the youth's goals of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040 and
100% renewable electricity by 2030. The implementation of the plan shall be equitable by
ensuring that all people, regardless of race,gender, or income can experience the full benefits
of cleaner and more affordable energy alternatives.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City is committed to the ongoing inclusion of
young people in the process of executing and amending sustainable-related policies and
actions.
ADOPTED by the Eden Prairie City Council on this 171h day of July, 2018.
Na cy T -Lu ns, a r
ATTEST:
Kat Teen Porta, City Clerk