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Columbia's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan


The effects of increasing global greenhouse gas emissions threaten Columbia’s resources and the quality of life for Columbia’s residents. The Climate Action & Adaptation Plan (CAAP) lays out a vision and strategy to address risks posed by climate change and contributes to international efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The purpose of this plan is twofold:

  1. To prepare Columbia’s natural and built environments (its neighborhoods, resources and systems) and people to be more resilient to the impacts of a changing climate.

  2. To reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) community wide through targeted municipal, residential, industrial and commercial activities.


Developed over a year-long engagement process with the public, the Mayor’s Task Force on Climate Action & Adaptation Planning, and City staff, the Plan focuses on activities that achieve the greatest emission reductions or do the most to increase our community preparedness in the most cost-effective and equitable manner.

Category image Energy

Nearly 16% of the electricity provided by Columbia Water & Light is from renewable sources; the CAAP goal is to increase that to 100% by 2035.  

  • Our Energy Use
  • Renewable Energy
  • Local Energy Resilience
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Housing, Buildings & Development

From 2015-2018, 5,975 residential and commercial customers have participated in efficiency and renewable energy incentive programs to reduce energy usage by 79,233 MMBTU.

  • Climate Change & Our Built Environment
  • Energy Efficient Buildings
  • Green & Resilient Buildings
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Transportation

78% of Columbia residents drive alone to work every day.

  • Transportation & Climate Change
  • How We Get Around Columbia
  • Municipal Fleet
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Waste

The majority of waste generated by Columbia residents and businesses could be composted or recycled. 

  • GHG Emissions from Waste
  • Total Tons of Waste Sent to Landfill
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Health, Safety & Well-Being

10% of Boone County residents have been diagnosed with asthma. Columbia is working to reduce health risks for all residents.

  • Community Well-Being and Preparation
  • Locally Produced Food
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Natural Resources

Protecting and conserving biodiversity and natural resources will create a more resilient Columbia as we face climate change impacts.

  • Biodiversity Conservation
  • Land Management
  • Urban Tree Canopy
  • Water Conservation
  • Stormwater Management
  • Actions You Can Take
Category image Climate Change in Columbia

From 2000 to 2015, community greenhouse gas emissions increased by 12%. However, per-capita emissions decreased over that time period by 20%. Our individual actions are making a difference!

  • Climate Impacts
  • Risks & Vulnerabilities
  • Our Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • The Social Cost of Carbon Pollution
  • Actions You Can Take
Columbia's Climate Action & Adaptation Plan

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