Understanding the relationship between sedimentation, vegetation and topography in the Tijuana River Estuary, San Diego, CA.

The aim of this study is to identify and characterize key geomorphic properties and relationships within the study site, the Tijuana River Estuary. This is a first step in contributing data to and assisting current and future restoration projects in employing a holistic management approach. The study identifies specific physical parameters, grain size and metal concentrations, within the estuary whose relationship to one another is not mutually exclusive and therefore should be addressed in tandem. This study also tests a remote sensing method for use as a tool for monitoring habitat changes in the estuary

Electrifying Encinitas

Advancing the San Diego region’s resilience to climate change impacts within the nexus of social, environmental, and economic prosperity is a top priority for local planning and efforts. As the region continues to face impacts on quality of life from climate change, the City of Encinitas is taking action to respond by leading efforts of energy resilience with their recently passed Green Building Ordinance (Ordinance). The Ordinance requires all new residential and non-residential buildings constructed in Encinitas to be “all-electric” unless an exception applies. As the San Diego region moves towards decarbonizing, Encinitas is the first city to mandate building electrification for virtually all new construction - advancing local climate action planning and setting an example for others.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1020/thumbnail.jp

Approaches and Strategies to Integrate Equity into Adaptation Planning

SDRCC is excited to share the second post of our 2-part Climate Adaptation Blog Series Approaches and Strategies to Integrate Equity into Adaptation Planning. Building off of our first adaptation blog, readers will learn about equitable stakeholder engagement, identifying starting point vulnerabilities, how to conduct a vulnerability assessment, and opportunities to integrate equity into all phases of climate adaptation projects.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1025/thumbnail.jp

Revolutionizing the Integration of Sustainability & Zero Net Energy in the San Diego Region

The San Diego County Regional Airport Airport Authority (Airport Authority) manages the day-to-day operations of the San Diego International Airport (SAN) and addresses the region’s long-term air transportation needs. SAN is also the busiest single-run commercial airport in the United States. To lessen SAN’s greenhouse gas emissions impact on local climate change vulnerabilities from the airport’s operations (i.e. minimizing energy usage), the Airport Authority has integrated sustainability across its social, environmental, and economic functions. In their commitment to sustainability, the Airport Authority is using the New Terminal 1 (New T1) project and zero-net energy (ZNE) Airline Support Facilities (ASF) as an opportunity for the Airport Authority to raise the profile of local climate leadership with an international impact, as well as sustain economic development and environmental stewardship for the San Diego region. Along with pursuing ZNE buildings, SAN’s climate reporting and planning efforts showcase how sustainable design and data-driven project planning can uplift the economic value, environmental stewardship, and regional community impact SAN and the Airport Authority contribute.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1023/thumbnail.jp

Sustainability & (Em)Powering Community Based Action in Chula Vista

The City of Chula Vista (Chula Vista / the City) has already begun to experience the localized impacts of climate change through record-breaking heat waves, droughts, and wildfires. In response to the impacts of climate change posing a threat to Chula Vista residents’ quality of life, the City declared a climate emergency in March 2022. This declaration advanced the City’s commitment to update its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals, strengthen existing efforts like the City Operations Sustainability Plan, and encourage new City-wide and voluntary actions by residents and businesses. The Chula Vista DIY Sustainable Home Toolkit (Toolkit) is a best practice example of how encouraging residents to participate in climate action through public education can be an effective tool for energy resilience and climate-smart water initiatives.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1021/thumbnail.jp

Mobilizing Regional Action: Insights from the San Diego Region Coastal Resilience Roadmap

This case study details the process of developing the San Diego Region Coastal Resilience Roadmap with particular attention to how this process can be replicated in other regions throughout California – for coastal resilience, as well as other climate impacts and community priorities.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1032/thumbnail.jp

Understanding the Inflation Reduction Act

In this blog, readers will learn what the Inflation Reduction Act is, the major categories of its climate funding, and why its passing into law was a historical moment for the U.S.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1026/thumbnail.jp

Understanding Binational Water Scarcity

Water scarcity has become a growing concern in many regions around the world, including the San Diego, CA and Tijuana, MX border region Water is a valuable resource that sustains all life on earth, and the San Diego/Tijuana border region is no exception. With increasing population growth, urbanization, and changing climate patterns on both sides of the border, the demand for water resources has significantly outstripped its availability in this region. As a result, it has become essential tounderstand the extent and impacts of water scarcity, and to develop innovative and sustainable solutions that can mitigate its effects.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1030/thumbnail.jp

Quick Guide to the 2022 Energy Code: Blog 2

There are a wide range of updates to the 2022 Energy Code; however, there are four categories of top priority for industry professionals and end-use stakeholders as California strengthens compliance standards: electric heat pump technology, electric-ready requirements, solar photovoltaic systems and battery storage standards, and strong ventilation standards.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1016/thumbnail.jp

Laying the Groundwork for Equity-First Climate Adaptation

SDRCC is excited to share the first post of our 2-part Climate Adaptation Blog Series Laying the Groundwork for Equity-First Climate Adaptation. This blog post gives a high-level introduction to SDRCC and SANDAG\u27s Equity-First Approach to Climate Adaptation guidance document. Readers will learn strategies to identify social equity communities, build community capacity, and link adaptation planning efforts to the four dimensions of equity.https://digital.sandiego.edu/npi-sdclimate/1024/thumbnail.jp