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1. Introduction Figure Engine of Climate Resilience Planning ♦• a A �I Visi ••••••• an •i,•,'io. COMMUNITY -DRIVEN Fil PLANNING 5elutions�evelnpment PowerBuliding �.•• Ali � i e•. �r"rr4rruRise& " Reference: The Guide to Community Driven Planning from the National Association of Climate Resilience Planners and Movement Strategy Center, 2017. Equitable Climate Solutions and Just Transition The development of equitable climate solutions must address both short-term and long- term needs. Short-term strategies that prepare communities and reduce hazard vulnerability are more effective when coupled with long-term actions that address institutional and structural inequities that are sources of increased climate risk in frontline communities. Addressing social inequities helps to develop community resilience to climate change. In the long term, San Leandro must work toward a just transition and root causes of the climate crisis. The just transition comes from the labor and environmental justice movement and refers to the transition away from the extractive profit -driven economy and culture to one that is ecologically sustainable, just, and equitable for all members of society. A central theme is moving away from fossil fuels to renewable energy and the need to create sustainable green jobs for workers, particularly those in the fossil fuel industry. Distribution of resources and climate action benefits to people based on the greatest unmet need is critical to ensuring all people can equitably participate in the new regenerative economy. The City assessed the strategies proposed in this Climate Action Plan for their equity impact both in the short-term and long-term, using best practice guidance from leading climate policy organizations. City staff and community partners working on the project implementation will use these assessments to determine priority needs and methods for moving forward. San Leandro 2021 Climate Action Plan Page 15