Policy Solution
Resolution citing heat as a priority
Commitment
Summary
Citing heat as a priority can raise awareness and increase political pressure to reduce the risk of extreme heat. This declaration can be an important preparatory step to motivate the declaring government to set priorities and outline how they will address heat issues.
Implementation
Pass a resolution that acknowledges extreme heat as well as additional climate impacts as a priority for the City to address.
Considerations for Use
Look at existing climate emergency resolutions as a template. Incorporate a climate justice perspective and center vulnerable populations in the resolution. Public dashboards on risk reduction and preparedness progress can create transparency and broader awareness of ongoing efforts.
Overview
Climate:
Cold, Hot/Dry, Hot/Humid, TemperatePolicy Levers:
CommitmentGovernments set ambitious goals or targets to guide prioritization and investment.Trigger Points:
Preparatory measures (actions to establish authority to act)Actions to establish/ensure the authority to act when appropriate trigger-points occur.Intervention Types:
Planning/PolicySectors:
City Administration
Case Studies
Impact
Target Beneficiaries:
Heat-vulnerable communities, ResidentsPhase of Impact:
Risk reduction and mitigationMetrics:
Advancement toward heat risk reduction and preparedness (capital allocated to projects, projects initiated, plans adopted)
Implementation
Intervention Scale:
CityAuthority and Governance:
City governmentImplementation Timeline:
Short-term (1-2 Years)Implementation Stakeholders:
City governmentFunding Sources:
Public investmentCapacity to Act:
High, Low, MediumBenefits
Cost-Benefit:
LowPublic Good:
N/AGHG Reduction:
N/ACo-benefits (Climate/Environmental):
N/ACo-benefits (Social/Economic):
N/A