Climate Change in the City of Miami

City of Miami has always been vulnerable to hurricanes storm surge and flooding and we have a strong history of thriving in the face of adversity However over the past decade Miamis acceptance and response to climate change has emerged as a new factor influencing the growth and future trajectory of the City To ensure a sustainable and enduring future for the City and its residents City of Miami is taking bold steps towards implementing an innovative and holistic approach to resilienceLearn more about Miamis specific vulnerabilities to climate change and our efforts to date to address them by clicking on the banners below10 ways you can reduce your carbon footprintLearn how to protect your property from climate change impactsIn November 2019 City Commission declared a climate emergency urging the State of Florida and the United States government to declare a climate emergency and requested regional collaboration on an immediate emergency mobilization effort to restore a safe climateRead the ordinanceThe Building Efficiency 305BE305 program helps ensure a more resilient city in relation to existing buildings and addresses the mandate from the Miami City Commission to mitigate emissions of greenhouse gasesLearn about the BE305 ProgramThe Office of Resilience Sustainability publishes a monthly newsletter to provide community members with informative updates on the progress of our initiatives promote environmental and climate awareness and advertise upcoming events and meeting and opportunities related to resilience and sustainability within the City of MiamiSign up for the Resilience Sustainability NewsletterCheck out the Miami Forever Climate Ready strategy2018 Greenhouse Gas InventoryFind out more about the Climate Resilience Committee

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