Educating about the probable local impacts of Climate Change and what can be done to reduce our greenhouse gas emissions.

CCSE's Climate Change Services include:

Green Learning Adventure

Green Learning Adventure is CCSE's new community education initiative to teach elementary and middle school students about global climate change and sustainable living, with initial funding and strong support from the Sempra Energy Foundation, Walmart Foundation and Sempra Utilities. The Green Leaning Adventure ( GLA) is geared primarily to students in grades five through eight, and it provides up to 15 different hands-on, interactive lesson modules covering topics ranging from exposing absurd packaging to exploring the transportation requirements for a home-cooked meal.

Advice and Technical Assistance Center ( ATAC) for Urban Forestry

CCSE’s main goal for this project is to enable and facilitate a wide range of urban forestry projects in the San Diego Region. Advice and Technical Assistance Center (ATAC) for Urban Forestry is THE central meeting place for people to learn both the “how to” and best practices in urban landscaping. Through education, outreach and technical assistance, ATAC will provide metrics for use by decision-makers and citizens alike when reaching to meet pressing water conservation and greenhouse gas emissions reduction goals under Assembly Bill 32 (The Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006) and the (Integrated Regional Water Management Plan (IRWMP)

Customized Presentations

Contact us to arrange presentations for: businesses, municipalities, elected officials, professional organizations, decision makers, non-profits, homeowner associations, concerned citizens, schools and more.

Sample presentations include:

• climate change impacts on local businesses
• climate change impacts on local municipalities
• what YOU can do NOW to reduce your greenhouse gas emissions
• tips for going green and saving money

Sustainability Consulting

We also offer sustainability consulting for businesses, municipalities and non-profits.
Schedule an expert assessment of your:

• greenhouse gas emissions (past, present and future)
• savings potential (for measures specific to your organization)
  • energy efficiency (upgrading lighting, equipment, vehicle fleets, thermostats, etc.)
  • renewables (installing solar, wind, etc.)
  • conservation (turning off computers/appliances, printing double-sided, carpooling, engaging employees, etc.)
• sustainability planning
  • understanding the new policies and meeting compliance requirements
  • predicting the direct impacts of climate change on your site
  • prioritizing return on investments
  • registering and reporting your carbon footprint
  • managing records and training staff
  • greening your supply chain
  • purchasing carbon offsets and participating in cap and trade programs
  • answering questions from shareholders/public