Putting the Action in Climate Action Planning: Fostering Collaboration Amongst Rural Mountain Commun

With: Emma Gerona, Executive Director, EcoAction Partners; Kim Wheels, Energy Specialist, EcoEcoAction Partners; Kendra Held, Climate Action Coordinator; Jason Corzine, President & CEO, Telluride Foundation; Terry Schuyler, San Miguel Power Association

With limited capacity and shared regional resources in remote and rural mountain communities, collaboration is key to successfully developing and implementing climate action plans. EcoAction Partners developed the Sneffels Energy Board in 2009 to address emissions reduction goals across the Northern San Juan mountain region. The board brings together ten government partners, local utilities, community foundations and other key stakeholders to build resilience and drive climate aciton. Learn how a collaborative board structure can support long-lasting partnerships, project innovation, leveraged grant funds, shared best practices and tools for collectively addressing regional challenges.