SFIC ONLINE BRIEFING FOR FAITH LEADERS
SHINES A LIGHT ON SAN FRANCISCO CLIMATE ACTION PLAN

Thursday, February 18, 2021
8:30 am - 9:45 am

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The City & County of San Francisco is updating its Climate Action Plan and is actively seeking community input. This week's "Online Briefing for Faith Leaders," hosted by the San Francisco Interfaith Council and supported by the COVID Command Center's Joint information Center Virtual Outreach Team, welcomes San Francisco Department of the Environment Climate Program Manager Cyndy Comerford, who will provide a high-level overview of the Climate Action Plan. Included in her presentation will be the Plan’s organizational framework and key sectors, as well as how the City is focusing on people by prioritizing racial and social equity and stakeholder engagement throughout the Plan’s development process. The presentation will also provide details on how all San Franciscans can get involved and provide input on the draft strategies and actions.

INTRODUCTORY REMARKS BY ONLINE BRIEFING MODERATOR

Michael G. Pappas, M.Div.
Executive Director, San Francisco Interfaith Council

WELCOME & READING OF SFIC STATEMENT

Kaushik Roy
Executive Director, Shanti Project

REFLECTIVE MOMENT

Rev. Tova Green

(Introduction of Guest Presenter and Presentation
by SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas)
Cyndy Comerford​
Climate Program Manager
Cyndy Comerford is the Climate Program Manager at the San Francisco Department of Environment and is working to advance ambitious and equitable policies to confront the climate crisis and address racial equity. Previously, Cyndy served as the Deputy Director for Climate Programs for the City of San Jose, CA. Before working in the sustainability field, Cyndy worked for over a decade in public health, advocating for policies and programs designed to ensure that all San Franciscans had the opportunity to live longer and healthier lives. She is passionate about climate change, health, and equity and working across sectors to build resilient and just communities.
MODERATOR

Liore Milgrom-Gartner 
Northern California Director

FAITH PANELISTS

Bishop E.L. (Ernest) Jackson, Senior Pastor

Mark Cordes, Executive Director

Maric Munn, Member

CLOSING REMARKS

SFIC Executive Director Michael Pappas

The SFIC extends special thanks to the COVID Command Center's Joint Information Center Virtual Outreach Team for facilitating technology support 
for this weekly series of Online Briefings for Faith Leaders.

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