Content current as of 03/28/25
Get Involved in the Climate Action Plan
While individual actions matter, the transformative change Tacoma requires systemic shifts. The Climate Action Plan (CAP) outlines the steps the City and community must take to address and prepare for climate change. Your involvement as an engaged community member is crucial to making these changes a reality.
How You Can Support Tacoma’s Climate Action Plan
- Get Involved in City Decision-Making: Attend a City Council meeting or contact your representative in a City committee, board, commission, or neighborhood council. You can also explore open City of Tacoma jobs.
- Connect with Local Organizations: Advocate for climate action, affordable housing, electrification, public transit, and pollution prevention by engaging with local entities like Pierce County, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, Pierce Transit, Metro Parks Tacoma, and more. Join the EnviroNews email list to stay informed about local environmental events and opportunities.
- Start Conversations: Talk to your friends, family, and neighbors about climate change, local impacts, and available solutions. Simple conversations can raise awareness and inspire action. Learn more about local climate change impacts.
- Learn & Take Action: Join the Tacoma Climate Leadership Cohort, inspired by community input and the 2030 Tacoma Climate Action Plan, empowers frontline community members* to take climate action. Participants engage with community organizations, City staff, and elected officials to learn about local climate change impacts, emission sources, and solutions through a social justice lens.
- Engage at County, State and National Levels:
- County Council: Representatives
- Port of Tacoma Commission: Representatives
- Pierce Transit Board: Representatives
- State and National Representatives: Find Your District
There are also many impactful choices you can make in your daily life to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tacoma. Consider:
- Buying Less: Reduce consumption and avoid unnecessary purchases.
- Limiting Air Travel: Choose alternative travel options when possible.
- Sustainable Transportation: Carpool, walk, bike, or use public transit instead of driving alone.
- Plant-Based Diet: Incorporate more plant-based foods and buy from local farmers.
- Energy Efficiency: Choose electric and efficient options for your home and vehicle.