Description
Comprehensive and equitable climate solutions require integrated approaches and collaboration across County departments. King County will establish a County staff Climate Equity Working Group to focus on cross-cutting climate equity issues. This interdepartmental (IDT) working group will address issues related to climate and environmental justice and governance. IDT goals include collecting more specific data categories, coordinating on translation and interpretation guidelines, elevating community priorities and funding resources, advancing opportunities for energy and utility affordability, and other related topics. This group will identify needs across departments, develop goals and priorities, and strengthen alignment for addressing climate impacts on frontline communities.