Dubuque Climate Action Day (October 24, 2024)Copyrighted
October 21, 2024
City of Dubuque PROCLAMATIONS # 4.
City Council
ITEM TITLE: Dubuque Climate Action Day (October 24, 2024)
SUMMARY: On behalf of Sustainable Dubuque.
SUGGUESTED
DISPOSITION:
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Proclamation
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WHEREAS, 350.org is an international campaign advocating for a global climate treaty to reduce carbon
dioxide levels below 350 parts per million, having successfully organized a day of climate action
on October 24, 2009, across 5,000 locations worldwide; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque signed the U.S. Mayors Climate Protection Agreement in 2006, committing
to meet or exceed Kyoto Protocol targets; and
WHEREAS, the City of Dubuque is challenged by the localized effects of climate change, including heavier
rains, an increased risk of flash flooding, surface drought conditions, and extreme heat; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque's dedication to combating climate change necessitates coordinated city operations
and policies that promote sustainable development, economic prosperity, environmental
integrity, and social equity; and
WHEREAS, Dubuque is one of 100 cities globally participating in the Youth Climate Action Fund Program,
demonstrating a commitment to youth -led climate solutions and community engagement
through microgrants and initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Youth Climate Action Fund participants enrich the lives of their community members,
demonstrate initiative, community -centered dedication, and commitment to climate action,
helping to meet community greenhouse gas reduction goals, by creating and executing a
project that will engage and effect citizens, the environment, and their future endeavors; and
WHEREAS, October 24th serves as a day to recognize the efforts of Youth Climate Action Fund participants
and others in Dubuque dedicated to sustainability, inspiring further community involvement in
climate action.
NOW THEREFORE, I, BRAD M. CAVANAGH, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF DUBUQUE, IOWA, ON BEHALF
OF THE CITY COUNCIL, STAFF, AND RESIDENTS OF DUBUQUE, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM THE 24TH
OF OCTOBER 2024 AS
"DUBUQUE DAY OF CLIMATE ACTION"
IN THE CITY OF DUBUQUE AND URGE OUR COMMUNITY TO THANK YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION FUND
PARTICIPANTS AND OTHERS ENGAGED IN SUSTAINABILITY FOCUSED INTIITAIVES FOR THEIR
SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and
caused the Great Seal of the City of Dubuque to be affixed
this 21 st day of October 2024.
Brad M. Cavanagh, Mayor
Attest:
Adrienne N. Breitfelder, CMC, City Clerk
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2024: Submitted by Gina Bell. Accepted by:
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