Environmental Stewardship

Environmental Policy

Climate Policy

Climate Action Plan

Following a failed expansion in 2018, the 2022 update to the Sustainability and Mobility Departments' Climate Action Plan was unanimously approved by the City Council on August 2nd, 2022. Described as "the most aggressive climate action plan in California" by the San Diego Tribune, the plan detailed a series of ambitious strategies to reach the cities goal of net-zero emissions by 2035-2045.

Non-Profits & Advocacy Organizations

I Love a Clean San Diego

Founded in 1954 as the San Diego War Against Litter Committee, I Love a Clean San Diego is one of the most prominent local environmental non-profits. The organization's mission is to eliminate litter in San Diego by promoting zero-waste lifestyles and hosting volunteer clean-up and beautification programs.

San Diego Bicycle Coalition

The San Diego Bicycle Coalition advocates for bicycling as an enjoyable, sustainable, and safe mode of transportation. Since 1987, the organization has lobbied for safer streets and increased bike pathways.

Solana Center for Environmental Innovation

Established as an educational group teaching the importance of recycling, growing to a recycling program serving 22,000 households, to now serving the community through advocacy outreach and environmental consulting, the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation has a large footprint among the San Diego environmental non-profits.

Environmental Health Coalition

Seeing social and environmental justice as intertwined, the Environmental Health Coalition seeks to reduce pollution and improve the wellbeing of low-income communities in San Diego. The EHC envisions a sustainable and accessible public transportation system, increased investments in disadvantaged communities, and an elimination of greenhouse gas emissions. The organization utilizes community outreach, protests, environmental volunteer events, and legislative lobbying.

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center

Olivewood takes an educational approach to environmental advocacy. As of March 2023, Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center has completed 50,000 hours of elementary instruction on organic gardening, nutrition, and environmental stewardship. The organization involves people of all ages, training adults in gardening and sustainable cooking, with opportunities to intern and volunteer.