Baltimore declared a climate emergency in 2019 and operates under the 2012 Climate Action Plan, refreshed in 2024. The Office of Sustainability tracks greenhouse gas reductions, resilience investments, and Green Network plan implementation across all city agencies.
The Baltimore Climate Action Plan sets greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with state goals under MD Climate Solutions Now Act. The 2024 refresh incorporates equity, environmental justice, and frontline community priorities. The Office of Sustainability coordinates plan implementation, while the Commission on Sustainability advises the Mayor and Council. The Baltimore Green Network Plan complements climate work by converting vacant land into green infrastructure. Council Resolution 19-0179 declared the climate emergency. Agencies must align capital projects with plan goals, and annual progress reports are publicly posted by the Department of Planning.
No direct fines on residents; agency compliance tracked via annual sustainability scorecard. Capital project misalignment may trigger Planning Commission review and require revised mitigation measures.
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