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Clark County, NV Diversity Mission Statement

Type: Policy
Status: In effect
Source File: http://ccodweb1m.co.clark.nv.us/MissionStatement.asp
Text:
Mission & Vision Statements
To create a workplace that reflects the community.
 
To embrace the characteristics that individuals from diverse groups bring to the workplace.
 
To value our differences and herald our coming together to provide quality public services to the community.
 
Clark County Government is committed to equal opportunities for all, and now strives to be a model for all employers who recognize the value of a diverse workforce.
The County’s Guiding Values & Principles 
Our Commitment to Our Citizens and Fellow Employees:
 
Top quality service provided by community-focused professionals dedicated to demonstrating and promoting the following guiding values and principles:
 
Accountability--accepting personal responsibility for one’s conduct and obligations; upholding the public trust through ethical behavior and the fiscally responsible administration of resources
 
Excellence--building an organizational culture which encourages all to excel; demonstrating a superior commitment to public service; genuinely understanding and working to exceed expectations; eager to improve on a continuous basis; influencing others toward a spirit of service and meaningful contributions
 
Innovation--freedom to creatively formulate new concepts, approaches, and methodologies; continuously learning by seeking out and encouraging others to pursue venues for gaining knowledge through education, training, feedback, and other learning opportunities
 
Integrity--honesty; doing the right thing for the right reason; trustworthy
 
Open and Inclusive Government--taking responsibility for including others in decision-making processes; valuing and considering the perspectives of others; facilitating cooperative working relationships within the organization and the community; actively encouraging citizens to access and participate in governmental processes
 
Respect--dignity; caring about feelings; concern and acceptance for others; openness to other viewpoints; commitment to understanding and embracing our many individual differences
Category:County Governments
Category:Diversity
Category:Nevada
Category:Policies
Clatsop County Community College, OR Living Machine

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.clatsopcollege.com/livingmachine/
Description:
MERTS Phase lll, "The Living Machine®"
A Cost-Effective Means To Clean Waste Water
Innovative And Ecologically Sound Wastewater Treatment - The First Of Its Kind In The Pacific Northwest
A cost-effective pilot program which uses aquatic plants and creatures to clean wastewater is now the operational sewage treatment plant for the MERTS Campus at South Tongue Point.
This facility, a modified greenhouse, is a valuable component of the MERTS campus and its vision, providing a regional demonstration site. Representatives of smaller communities, business and industry are welcome to visit this unique installation to learn how to adapt the technology to their own needs.
Such systems can be found in a number of locations around the country and the globe. A company based in Taos, New Mexico, provided the final engineering for installation of the aptly-named "Living Machine®" at the South Tongue Point site. The company, Living Machines Inc., estimates that the Living Machine® costs half that of a wastewater system which would pump South Tongue Point's waste stream to the city's treatment lagoon.
The MERTS campus Living Machine® system is split into two treatment trains to facilitate operational flexibility and the support of research initiatives. A series of ecological habitats housed in small fiberglass tanks will serve as the main treatment components in the system. The final polishing of the wastewater takes place in constructed wetlands followed by an ultraviolet disinfection unit. All of these processes take place within greenhouse enclosure. See How It Works for a condensed look at the step-by-step process.
Category:Colleges
Category:Oregon
Category:Programs
Category:Wastewater Treatment
Clay County, IA Establishing a Local Housing Trust Fund

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 2/12/08
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.co.clay.ia.us/bosinfo/resolutionsarchive/2008/2008-09.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. #2008-09
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CLAY COUNTY LOCAL HOUSING TRUST FUND
BE IT RESOLVED by the Clay County Board of Supervisors as follows:
WHEREAS, various unmet housing needs have low and moderate income residents of Clay County.
WHEREAS, there is a need to more effectively manage the housing concerns and needs on a county wide basis.
WHEREAS, the county desires to work in partnership with the municipalities and coordinate and secure
various public and private resources to address the affordable housing needs in Clay County.
WHEREAS, opportunities exist to secure resources to address the various housing needs within the
county by the establishment of a county wide local housing trust fund.
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Clay County Board of Supervisors does hereby establish and
create the Clay County Local Housing Trust Fund. The Clay County Housing Trust Fund shall promote
and coordinate long term planning and to pursue funding opportunities to address affordable housing
needs of the county.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clay County Local Housing Trust Fund shall include have a
broad based Board of Directors whose representation shall include those local municipalities which chose
to participate. The Board shall be charged with identifying, securing and the allocation of resources of the
Clay County Local Housing Trust Fund.
Category:Affordable Housing
Category:County Governments
Category:Economics
Category:Iowa
Category:Resolutions
Clay County, MN Smoke-free Policy

Type: Policy
Status: Effective on 11/1/05
Source File: http://www.co.clay.mn.us/AboutUs/SmokeFr.htm
Description:
Clay County is dedicated to providing a healthy, comfortable, and productive work environment for all our employees.
Smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke increases the risk of heart and lung disease, asthma, and cancer; 
In light of these findings, smoking shall not be permitted in any Clay County owned facility. This includes work areas, classrooms, conference and meeting rooms, private offices, elevators, hallways, cafeteria, stairs, restrooms, and all other enclosed areas. This policy also includes all Clay County Fleet Vehicles and Clay County Equipment. The policy applies to all employees, clients, contractors, and visitors.
Smoking shall be permitted only in designated areas outside any enclosed area where smoking is prohibited so as to ensure that secondhand smoke does not enter the area through entrances, windows, ventilation systems or any other means. 
Copies of this policy shall be distributed to all employees. “No smoking” signs shall be posted at entrances to all company facilities.
This policy is being announced three months in advance of implementation in order to give smokers time to adapt to the restrictions and to facilitate smooth transition to a smoke-free environment.
This policy will go into effect on November 1, 2005. If you have questions about this policy please contact Public Health at 299-5220.
The success of this policy will depend on the thoughtfulness, consideration, and cooperation of both smokers and non-smokers. A drop box will be placed in the mail copy room for employees to report violations of the policy. All employees share in the responsibility of adhering to and enforcing this policy.
Category:County Governments
Category:Minnesota
Category:Policies
Category:Smoking
Clearcutting

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clearcutting
Forests key to climate change pact 
"Forests are an essential solution to climate change adaptation and mitigation," according to a statement released Sept 11, 2015 by the World Forestry Congress, which drew 4,000 delegates from government, conservation groups and the private sector... all parties need to make sure the new climate deal creates incentives for the actions needed to reduce forest loss." 
http://www.fao.org/fileadmin/user_upload/wfc2015/Documents/Climate_change_1.pdf ---- http://www.sabc.co.za/news/a/a29b2f8049cf6636823debc59f56a7b6/Durban-declaration-adopted-at-World-Forestry-Congress-20150911
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/File:Watching_the_Planet_Breathe.jpg ---- http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/Global_Forest_Watch
Category:Anthropocene
Category:Atmospheric Science
Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science from Space
Category:Forest
Category:Forests
Category:Rainforest
Cleveland, OH Fair Campaign Finance Commission

Type: Policy
Status: Established in 1994
Source File: http://www.cleveland-oh.gov/government/departments/faircamp/faircampind.html
Description:
The three member board are responsible for overseeing the financing of campaigns for Mayor and Cleveland City Council. The Fair Campaign Finance Commission was created following passage by Cleveland voters of the Charter amendment in the November 1994 general election.
MISSION
To oversee compliance with the City of Cleveland's Campaign finance laws. To review the Campaign finance reports filed by candidates to assure that relevant campaign contribution and spending limits are adhered to, monitor the timeliness of candidate filings of required reports, cite those in violation of the campaign finance laws, conduct public hearings of candidate appeals, and levy fines for un-remediated violations.
To provide information on the City's campaign finance laws, release to the public a list of all candidates who accept voluntary expenditure limitations, and maintain records of all declarations and reports filed by candidates.
PROGRAM NAME: CANDIDATE COMPLIANCE
OBJECTIVE:
* To assure that candidates follow the City of Cleveland's laws governing the raising and spending of campaign funds.
ACTIVITY:
* Review campaign finance reports filed by candidates to ensure that relevant campaign contribution and spending limits are adhered to.
* Cite those in violation of campaign finance laws.
* Conduct public hearings of candidate appeals.
* Levy fines for un-remediated violations.
PROGRAM NAME: INFORMATION SERVICES
OBJECTIVE:
* To provide information to candidates and the public about the City's campaign finance laws.
ACTIVITY:
* Release to the public a list of all candidates who accept voluntary expenditure limitations. 
PROGRAM NAME: RECORDS MAINTENANCE
OBJECTIVE:
* To maintain records of all declarations and reports filed by candidates.
ACTIVITY:
* Monitor time lines of candidates' filings of required reports.
Category:Campaign Finance
Category:City Governments
Category:Ohio
Category:Policies
Cleveland, OH Resolution Concerning the Labeling of Genetically Manipulated Foods

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted 8/17/00
Source File: http://www.netlink.de/gen/Zeitung/2000/000831c.html
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 1432-2000
An Emergency Resolution
Urging the federal government to require labeling of genetically manipulated foods and further urging a moratorium on the production of such foods until acceptable testing systems are in place.
WHEREAS, genetically engineered foods have not yet been proven safe and are not tested by any federal agency; and
WHEREAS, the Food and Drug Administration requires only that companies producing such genetically engineered foods state, on the "honor system", that such foods are safe with no further testing required; and
WHEREAS, a class action lawsuit has been brought against the Food and Drug Administration to prevent it from continuing to rush such untested foods on the market;
WHEREAS, numerous bioengineers and scientists have stated that the technology of genetically engineered foods is clearly different from traditional methods and could lead to a host of undesirable health and environmental problems; and
WHEREAS, such technology further has potential negative effects in genetic cross-pollination of beneficial plants, insects and other fragile ecosystems;
WHEREAS, this resolution constitutes an emergency measure for the immediate preservation of public peace, property, health or safety in that it is essential that the public know and understand how the foods it purchases are being produced and the possible health and environmental risks of such production, now, therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CLEVELAND:
Section 1. That this Council urges the federal government to require labeling of genetically manipulated foods and further urges a moratorium on the production of such genetically manipulated foods until acceptable testing systems are in place.
Section 2. That this resolution is hereby declared to be an emergency measure and, provided it receives the affirmative vote of two-thirds of all the members elected to Council, it shall take effect and be in force immediately upon its adoption and approval by the Mayor; otherwise it shall take effect and be in force from and after the earliest period allowed by law.
Category:City Governments
Category:Food-Related Policies
Category:Genetic Engineering
Category:Ohio
Category:Resolutions
Climate Conference - Paris 2015

==December 2015 - Climate Conference of the Parties== 
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/UN_Framework_Convention_on_Climate_Change-2015
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/Category:United_Nations_Framework_Convention_on_Climate_Change
Pulse of the Planet
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/Earth_Science_Vital_Signs
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/w/CO2_Facts
http://www.greenpolicy360.net/mw/images/Myanmar_clearcutting_Sept2015.png
Category:Anthropocene
Category:Atmospheric Science
Category:Climate Change
Category:Earth Observations
Category:Earth Science from Space
Category:Forests
Category:Oceans
Category:Rainforest
Category:Sea-Level Rise & Mitigation
Category:United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
Cochin International Airport

Kochi ([koˈtʃːi ] ( listen)), also known as Cochin (KO-chin), is a major port city on the south-west coast of India by the Arabian Sea and is part of the district of Ernakulam in the state of Kerala.
Known as the Queen of the Arabian Sea, Kochi was an important spice trading centre on the west coast of India from the 14th century.
* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kochi
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March 2016
* http://money.cnn.com/2016/03/14/technology/india-cochin-solar-powered-airport/index.html
The world's first solar airport no longer pays for electricity.
Three years ago, they began adding solar panels -- first on the roof of the arrivals terminal, then on and around an aircraft hangar. The success of those initial efforts led to a much bigger endeavor.
"We wanted to be independent of the electricity utility grid," Jose Thomas, the airport's general manager, told CNNMoney.
Last year, the airport commissioned the German company Bosch to build a vast 45-acre solar plant on unused land near the international cargo terminal.
The plant came online in August, making Cochin the world's first fully solar-powered airport.
The tens of thousands of panels generate on average slightly more than the roughly 48,000-50,000 kilowatts of power that the airport -- the seventh busiest in India -- uses per day, according to Thomas. Surplus energy is fed into the wider electricity grid. 
http://i2.cdn.turner.com/money/dam/assets/160311115410-india-cochin-airport-solar-power-780x439.jpg
Category:Energy
Category:India
Category:Renewable Energy
Category:Solar Energy
Cocoa Beach, FL Urging Development of a State Global Warming Action Plan

Type: Resolution
Status: Adopted on 6/7/01
Vote: Unanimous
Source File: http://www.ci.cocoa-beach.fl.us/Cityhall/Resolutions_index/Resolutions/2001/2001-15.pdf
Text:
RESOLUTION NO. 2001 -15
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF COCOA BEACH, FLORIDA, URGING FLORIDA'S GOVERNOR
AND CABINET TO INSTRUCT THE RELEVANT AGENCIES TO DEVELOP A FLORIDA GLOBAL WARMING ACTION PLAN; AND
PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.''
Whereas, there is increasingly convincing scientific evidence that global warming is occurring
and is caused by the burning of fossil fuels and deforestation; and
Whereas, greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere are at the highest level in 400,000
years, and the ten hottest years on record have occurred since 1980; and
Whereas, 79 percent of Florida's rapidly increasing population live in coastal counties extremely vulnerable to sea-level rise; and
Whereas, sea-level rise is happening now and may double in speed as a result of global
warming; and
Whereas, Florida's economy and quality of life are highly dependent on tourism, recreation, and
agriculture and, as a result, will be significantly affected by coral reef damage, drought and
wildfire, severe storms, and other impacts of global warming; and
Whereas, adopting common sense energy efficiency and renewable energy measures will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, thereby benefiting communities by saving money, protecting local environments, and creating jobs; and
Whereas, delay in taking action will expose Florida's citizens to unnecessary costs and risks;
and
Whereas, twenty-five other states have or are developing global warming action plans to protect
their citizens and identify cost-effective options that reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Commission of the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida:
SECTION 1. That the City Commission of the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida does hereby request and urge Florida's Governor and Cabinet to instruct the relevant agencies to develop a Florida Global Warming Action Plan that (1) sets specific greenhouse gas emission reduction goals and is an integral component of a comprehensive clean energy plan for Florida, and (2)identifies strategies to minimize the risks posed by sea-level rise and other global warming effects.
SECTION 2. That the United States government should provide international leadership in negotiating refinements to the Kyoto Protocol rules that ensure the treaty will be environmentally effective, fair, and enforceable by committing to substantial reductions in domestic greenhouse gas emissions.
SECTION 3. That our local elected officials should endorse the Earth Day 2000 Clean Energy Agenda which calls for clean air, clean power, clean cars, and clean investments through a nationwide transition to energy efficiency and renewable energy.
SECTION 4. That this resolution shall become effective immediately upon adoption by the City Commission of the City of Cocoa Beach, Florida.
Category:City Governments
Category:Climate Policy
Category:Florida
Category:Resolutions
Cohousing

Fellowship for Intentional Community - http://www.ic.org/
:http://www.ic.org/directory/intentional-communities-by-country/
:Cohousing California - http://www.calcoho.org/
:Federation of Egalitarian Communities - http://www.thefec.org/
:Global Ecovillage Network - http://gen.ecovillage.org/
:Intentional Communities Desk - http://www.communa.org.il/
:North American Students of Cooperation - https://www.nasco.coop/
:The Cohousing Association - http://www.cohousing.org/
CoHousing / Intentional Communities
A definition:
Intentional communities are pioneers in sustainable living, personal and cultural transformation, and peaceful social evolution. “Intentional communities” include ecovillages, cohousing, residential land trusts, income-sharing communes, student co-ops, spiritual communities, and other projects where people live together on the basis of explicit common values. (F.I.C.)
~
http://www.npr.org/sections/parallels/2015/02/16/385528919/not-a-group-house-not-a-commune-europe-experiments-with-co-housing
~
http://www.caddispc.com/category/cohousing/
~
Ecovillages: Lessons for Sustainable Community by Karn Litfin
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Category:Affordable Housing
Category:Alternative Living
Category:Cohousing
Category:Housing
Category:Sharing Economy
Colgate University, NY Diversity Council

Type: Policy
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.colgate.edu/DesktopDefault1.aspx?tabid=1217
Description:
The Diversity Council directs the multiyear effort to examine the recommendations contained in the report issued by the diversity pre-planning group.
Members of the council have been drawn from faculty, staff and student body.
The council is responsible for analyzing the recommendations in the pre-planning report and either implementing, or justifying the non-implementation, of each recommendation.
The council also develops and implement new recommendations that will make measurable progress towards the larger issues and goals raised in the report and in the strategic plan.
A small executive committee, chaired by the dean of the faculty and dean of the college, meets on a more regular basis to oversee the work of the council.
The work of the council is conducted in two ways:
The council meet regularly in open session. Each meeting focuses on a specific topic and gives the entire community an opportunity to participate.
The executive committee works to ensure implementation of the council’s recommendations. The committee comprises senior leaders of the administration and faculty. The group consults with representatives of various programs, departments and other Colgate entities as needed. The executive committee report its progress to the president every six months.
The council will be active for three years. At the end of three years, it will submit a report to the president that outlines its accomplishments and challenges and that presents measurable progress on diversity at Colgate.
The president will report on the council’s progress and activities to Colgate’s Board of Trustees and to the faculty.
Category:Colleges
Category:Diversity
Category:New York
Category:Policies
Colgate University, NY Environmental Initiative

Type: Policy
Status: In Effect
Source File: http://www.colgate.edu/DesktopDefault1.aspx?tabid=3695
Description:
The Environmental Initiative provides a university-wide structure for monitoring programs, generating new ideas, and setting a course for Colgate’s efforts moving forward.
The initiative will draw on several of Colgate’s existing strengths in this area: 
* The Environmental Council, a group of faculty, staff, and students charged with analyzing and advocating projects to improve environmental sustainability at Colgate.
* Faculty and administrative expertise in the area of environmental issues
* Research partnerships between the Upstate Institute and the Picker Institute for Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics.
* A strong interdisciplinary Environmental Studies Program
* The Center for Ethics and World Societies’ focus on global warming and human society
The Environmental Initiative will provide leadership in this area, overseeing all of Colgate’s efforts and developing strategies to ensure that the university is not only pursuing sustainable policies but also exploring the edges of the issues.
In this way, Colgate will be a model for others, in higher education and other sectors, as they explore sustainability programs.
Category:Colleges
Category:New York
Category:Policies
Category:Sustainability Policies
Colgate University, NY Hunger Outreach Program

Type: Program
Status: Ongoing
Source File: http://www.colgate.edu/DesktopDefault1.aspx?tabid=2850
Description:
Colgate Hunger Outreach Program (CHOP) targets issues of hunger in Madison County and strives to educate the Colgate community about the deeper issues surrounding hunger and poverty.
Group members participate directly in one or more of the following ways: working in the Friendship Inn Soup Kitchen on Monday nights, volunteering at the Hamilton Food Cupboard on Tuesdays or Thursdays, and salvaging food from various locations on campus to deliver to the soup kitchen.
Time commitment: Students generally volunteer one hour per week at the Hamilton Food Cupboard or the Friendship Inn, both are in Hamilton and walking distance from campus. Transportation is not provided.
Annual events: The group hosts fundraising and awareness events throughout the year. CHOP Hosted a Local Food Fair in October 2007, read an article and see video footage of the event here.
This event was during CHOP's annual Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. CHOP also organizes food drives at home sporting events.
Category:Colleges
Category:Economics
Category:New York
Category:Programs