ROTARY LUNCHEON: San Francisco’s Climate Action Plan

Shawn Rosenmoss discusses San Francisco’s recently released 2021 Climate Action Plan ("the Plan"). San Francisco’s climate and environmental achievements have been a model for cities around the nation and the world. Its recently released Climate Action Plan calls for ever more ambitious policies and programs to achieve Net-Zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040. The Plan tackles the interwoven climate, equity, and racial justice challenges faced by San Francisco and other Bay Area communities; it provides a summary of progress through existing programs and a detailed list of priority actions that San Francisco can take that will have the greatest potential to reduce emissions, while also having the greatest potential to provide an equitable distribution of benefits. And while the presentation focuses on San Francisco’s goals and objectives, as a partner in Bay Area wide climate planning, its vision has broader impact beyond its geographic boundaries. A basic understanding of the City’s greenhouse gas emissions and the strategies to eliminate them is the first step to taking personal and collective action and participating in the solution.

Shawn Rosenmoss is a long-time social justice advocate, committed to ensuring that all San Franciscans can reap the benefits of environmental action. One of her primary functions with the Department of the Environment is to translate its work into language that engages citizens, funders, and policy makers and inspires them to act on climate. She was instrumental in crafting the City’s most recent Climate Action Plan and preparing for its public launch. Shawn also develops resources for a range of climate initiatives including renewable energy and food waste and is active in the Department’s soil carbon sequestration work. Prior to joining the Department, she was an educator, opening a school for youth who were not being served by the traditional education system. A former dancer and aerialist, Shawn holds a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and a Secondary Math Teaching Credential. She sits on the board of Mission Science Workshop and works on international initiatives to promote diversity in environmental STEM fields.

A three-course lunch will be served. If you require a vegetarian, gluten free, or vegan lunch, please email President Mary.

For Club members and visitors, there is a $45 charge for in-person attendance (which covers the cost of your lunch). NOTE: If you present a prepaid Hotel Nikko luncheon ticket at the door, there is no other charge. For those who wish to participate via Zoom, there is a $10 fee to attend.

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For in-person attendees: Please note that once President Mary provides the headcount to the Hotel Nikko on the Friday before our Tuesday meeting, we will be billed for that count regardless of whether you show or not. Therefore, it is important to let her know if you are unable to attend after registering, but no later than Sunday night. If you are a no-show without notifying her ahead of time, the Club will be billed the cost of the meal and will have to pass the cost down to you. We hope to not have to do this.

Parking: If you are driving to the Hotel Nikko for this meeting, please leave your car with the Hotel Nikko valet. Pick up a validation sticker available at our check-in table. The discounted parking is $17.50 for three hours.

Proof of Vaccination Required

To maximize the health and safety of Rotarians, guests, speakers, and the staff at the Hotel Nikko (where we meet), all in-person attendees must provide proof of vaccination. Masks are optional during the event. We recommend that fully vaccinated individuals wear masks when the risk may be high.