TO: Mayor and Commissioners
FROM: Kent Edwards, Sustainability Officer
THROUGH: Terrence R. Moore, ICMA-CM
DATE: April 8, 2025
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PROCLAMATION TO DESIGNATE APRIL 2025 AS EARTH MONTH
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Motion to proclaim April 2025, as Earth Month in the City of Delray Beach.
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Background:
Since the first Earth Day on April 22, 1970, the world has celebrated this day as a time to become more aware and involved in protecting the natural resources of our planet. Now Earth Day is recognized by more than a billion people each year as a time to recommit to taking personal actions to eliminate waste and conserve resources. As the impacts of climate change become more apparent and pronounced Earth Day takes on even greater significance and will require more than 24 hours of reflection to encourage quantifiable change. During this April 2025, it is especially important that we all take concrete and permanent steps to reduce our impact on the planet. The City of Delray Beach will be considering adoption of a Climate Action Plan that includes multiple significant steps to increase the resilience of our community, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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