About the Plan

In 2017, the City of Belmont adopted our first Climate Action Plan. The City is now updating the plan with new data and current best practices as well as incorporating adaptation measures. The resulting Climate Action and Adaptation Plan (the "Plan") will establish key strategies for increasing resilience to climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions (which drive climate change), while aligning with State emissions reduction targets. 

The update will include:

• Analyzing and forecasting local greenhouse gas emissions
• Setting emissions reductions targets in alignment with State targets
• Engaging stakeholders in critical discussions about the mitigation measures necessary to meet these targets
• Integrating the parallel General Plan Safety Element Update, building on its recommendations regarding "adaptation" to the impacts of climate change to help strengthen Belmont’s climate resilience

Timeline

The update is expected to take 18 months, with an estimated completion in fall of 2026.  The following are projected milestones.

Get Involved

We need your help developing a plan that fits Belmont’s unique needs. Please sign up for updates here and share information with local family, friends, or community organizations.

Upcoming Outreach

The next public meetings and second survey exploring draft measures will be announced in early-2026. Please sign up to receive updates here.

Past Outreach Materials

• Planning Commission: Project Introduction (recording)
• City Council: Project Introduction (recording)
• Community Workshop #1 (presentation; feedback summary)
• Community Survey #1 (summary)