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As the United Nations Sounds a Warning Bell: CEC Releases First-Ever Action Plan for Climate Resilience on California’s Central Coast
This unprecedented plan addresses the most pressing climate threats to our region – offering solutions that are needed now and can be immediately activated to build resilience across our community.



Wind at Our Backs: Are the Feds Going Big on Climate Action?
An insider look at federal response to the climate crisis.
Longtime climate champion U.S. Representative Salud Carbajal gives an inside perspective on climate action at the federal level, including the wins as well as setbacks from the past year and how it all impacts the climate crisis moving forward.

UC Climate Stewards – Building Local Climate Leadership
A powerful showcase of community-led action.
Recent alumni of CEC’s new UC Climate Stewards course share their experience, the community action projects they designed, and how they are putting new-found climate knowledge to work within Central Coast communities.


Estate Planning Workshop – Providing for the future & leaving a legacy
Get started on setting up your legacy to ensure financial security with this informative session from estate planning professionals. This workshop covers a range of pertinent topics, including how to safeguard healthcare provisions, provide for heirs, earn tax benefits, and leave an environmental legacy.





Electric Vehicle 101 - All Your Questions Answered
Join CEC’s Energy and Climate Programs Director Michael Chiacos to learn whether an electric vehicle (EV) is right for you. We provided information and resources to get you started on your electric vehicle journey and cover the benefits of switching to electric, which include:
Transportation is responsible for more than half of California carbon emissions, so moving to a clean fuel vehicle is one of the most impactful climate actions you can take.
There are options for all lifestyles – more than 60 models of cars as well as bicycles, scooters, skateboards, and onewheels.
Charging is getting easier all the time – the number of charging stations on the Central Coast rose to 1,800 last year – nearly double the previous year!


Race to Save the World: Santa Barbara Climate Leader Panel Discussion
The Race to Save the World is an energizing call-to-action to make a tangible impact on the climate crisis. In this panel discussion, community leaders and activists explore climate activism and ways to get involved with local efforts.

