Climate Change

A report published in 2017 by Climate Central, an independent organization of leading scientists, determined St. Petersburg to be the 6th most vulnerable city in the nation to major coastal flooding and sea level rise. 

In response to climate change and other environmental threats, St. Petersburg’s  Office of Sustainability and Resiliency developed an Integrated Sustainability Action Plan. It’s a comprehensive document that serves as a blueprint for current and future sustainability initiatives. You can get more information and read the ISAP here.

American Cities Climate Challenge

In 2019 Bloomberg Philanthropies awarded St. Petersburg 2.5 million dollars to be used to combat the effects of climate change and promote a sustainable future for the residents. Our League Sustainability members played a significant role in launching, operating, and supporting many of the programs mentioned by Michael Bloomberg, as credits to the city and sustainability.

See the press release, Bloomberg Awards $2.5 Million to St. Petersburg for American Cities Climate Challenge.

Our team continues to partner with the city on these initiatives by supporting Solar United Neighbors and Southern Alliance for Clean Energy in their efforts to help St. Petersburg transition to 100% clean energy.