County of San Diego
Climate Action Plan
The County of San Diego is committed to helping communities thrive while protecting the region’s unique and diverse natural resources. One of the County’s sustainability tools is the 2018 Climate Action Plan (2018 CAP), which contains a series of measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions over the next 30 years. These measures are administered through multiple County departments and focus on activities that occur within the unincorporated area of the region, and within County-owned facilities, regardless of location.
The County is actively engaged in implementing the 26 measures in the 2018 CAP to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Visit the CAP Dashboard to see our progress
2024 CLIMATE ACTION PLAN
On September 11, 2024, the Board of Supervisors adopted the 2024 Climate Action Plan. This website will be updated to reflect the 2024 CAP.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
The County reduced 260,428 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent by implementing 2018 Climate Action Plan measures in 2023. Find status updates on all 26 measures on the 2018 CAP dashboard, and read the full 2023 Climate Action Progress Annual Report to learn more.
66
new EVs added to the County fleet
Distributed an equivalent of
1,197
rain barrels distributed through the County Watershed Protection Program's discounted rain barrel program
5,604
trees planted by the Department of Parks and Recreation
Permitted residential solar power equivalent to
17,459
homes, over 90% through the County's Online Permits platform
448
acres of open space conserved through the Multiple Species Conservation Program
2018 CAP EMISSION SECTORS
The 2018 CAP reduces greenhouse gas emissions through 26 enforceable, quantifiable, and achievable measures within five emissions sectors. Roll over and click on each button to learn more.
Built Environment & Transportation
Energy
Solid Waste
Water & Waste Water
Agriculture & Conservation
NEWS
County of San Diego climate action stories, news, and updates
Climate Action Links