サンディエゴ植物園

気候変動に対処するために、どのようなユニークな状況や取り組みを行ったか、または行う予定があるか。

We are beginning educational programs focused on holistic, plant-based living.

あなたの地域社会で、気候変動に対処するために活用できる最も差し迫った問題や機会は何ですか？

The largest problem we face is probably increased drought. We utilize highly efficient irrigation systems, as well as grey and purple water conspicuously so as to demonstrate these technologies to the public. It’s also amazing how important mulching is to retain soil moisture and reduce water use in our climate.

気候変動に対処するために、あなたの庭のどのような特徴を活用できますか？

We are fortunate to be in a very temperate, coastal climate. We aim to use as little heating and cooling energy as possible, which is facilitated by our mild climate.

気候変動への効果的な取り組みを阻む、あなた の組織や地域社会特有の阻害要因とは何 でしょうか？どのようにすれば、この力関係を妥協から和解と調和へと導くことができるでしょうか？

One of these restraining forces is living in a suburban area not well served by public transportation and where car usage is incredibly high. We are actually joining forces with other nonprofits in our neighborhood to advocate for increases in public transportation services to our facility as well as non-fossil fuel based options, such as bike shares.