Anchorage Climate Action Plan

The Anchorage Climate Action Plan was adopted by the Anchorage Assembly on May 21, 2019. Download the Anchorage Climate Action Plan here.

The Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Strategy is derived from the Anchorage Climate Action Plan and outlines Municipal-led, high priority, and high impact actions that the Municipality will take in the near term. Download the Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Strategy here.

Find the 2020 Anchorage Climate Action Plan Annual Report (10).pdf, released 1.27.21

Check out the 2021 Anchorage Climate Action Plan Annual Report, released 5.31.22

Update: Anchorage 2015 and 2020 Community-wide Greenhouse Gas Inventory, released 8.23.22

2015 Source Data | 2020 Source Data
Anchorage 2015 and 2020 Greenhouse Gas Inventory Infographic

Webinar of Anchorage GHG Inventory Overview

What is a Climate Action Plan?

A strategic framework for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the impacts of climate change. Cities utilize climate action plans as roadmaps for achieving emissions reductions and improving community resilience.

The Anchorage Climate Action Plan takes into account community-wide greenhouse gas emissions, projected climate impacts, and the priorities and concerns of Anchorage residents. The plan prioritizes actions that result in substantial economic, environmental, and community benefits.

Development of the Anchorage Climate Action Plan was funded by the University of Alaska and the UAA Center for Community Engagement & Learning.

Climate Action Plan Updates:

Other Resources:

AR No. 2019-158: A Resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly Adopting the "Anchorage Climate Action Plan" and the "Municipality of Anchorage Climate Action Strategy"

AR No. 2018-286: A Resolution of the Anchorage Municipal Assembly Supporting the Development of a Climate Action Plan

2018 State of Alaska Climate Action Plan Information

In collaboration with the University of Alaska, the Municipality of Anchorage has created a Climate Action Plan that focuses on reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the impacts of climate change.

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Steering Committee

Micah Hahn, UAA

Shaina Kilcoyne, Municipality of Anchorage

Catherine Kemp, Municipality of Anchorage

Libby Roderick, UAA

Shannon Donovan, UAA

Brian Brettschneider, UAF

Alex Long, Municipality of Anchorage

Chelsea Ward-Waller, UAA

Working Group Leads

Buildings and Energy

Erin Whitney, UAF

Land Use and Transportation

Shannon Donovan, UAA

Health and Emergency Preparedness

Micah Hahn, UAA; Stephanie Bauer, UAA

Urban Forest and Watersheds

Jennifer Schmidt, UAA

Consumption and Solid Waste

Aaron Dotson, UAA

Food Systems

Raymond Anthony, UAA; Rachael Miller, APU

Outreach and Education

Brian Brettschneider, UAF