Climate Friendly Parks: Preparing for the Challenge of Climate Change Shawn Norton September, 2008

1. Climate Leadership in National Parks Climate Friendly Parks:Preparing for the Challenge of Climate ChangeShawn NortonSeptember, 2008

2. Overview • What is a CFP • The Climate Leadership in Parks (CLIP) Tool • GHG Emissions in Parks • Program Results and Accomplishments • Do Your Part

3. CFP Program Overview • The Climate Friendly Parks (CFP) Program, a collaboration of the National Park Service and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, provides national parks with management tools and resources to address climate change. • Program approach • Develop understanding of CC impacts. • Measure GHG emissions. • Develop strategies to mitigate emissions and adapt to impacts (CC Action Plan). • Share successes and educate the public about what they can do in their own lives

4. Program Importance • National Parks are in a unique position to educate the public and provide environmental leadership. • NPS is responsible for preserving and protecting our nation’s natural resources • Large visitor population with interest in environmental issues and preservation of natural resources • Educating visitors and park staff about the effects of climate change on the country’s natural wonders can energize the public to take action

5. Becoming a Climate Friendly Park CFP Milestones • Submit a CFP application • Go to CFP website: www.nps.gov/climatefriendlyparks • Develop a GHG emission inventory • Participate in distance learning training sessions and begin using CLIP Tool. Additional technical assistance will be provided. • Complete an Action Plan • Participate in distance learning training session and complete the CLIP Tool. • A limited number of on-site workshops are available. 4. Continue with ongoing activities Do Your Part! Implement Action Plan Monitor progress and report results

6. CLIP Tool: Module 1 • Emissions measurement • Uses activity/ source data sheets • Calculations hidden, but accessible • Data-storing/ movement capabilities • Best available methodologies • Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Guidelines • EPA’sInventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks

7. Welcome Sheet Control Sheet Export Results to Module 2 CAP Source Sheets GHG Source Sheets Background Sheets Contact Info Sheet Methodology Sheet Emission Factors Sheet Module 1 Structure

8. CLIP Tool: Module 2 • Import Emission Inventory Results • View and compare emission results and activity data by sector (Energy, Transportation, Waste, Other) • Set emission reduction goals • Use calculators and other features to plan mitigation actions and quantify emission reductions • Create an Action Plan

9. Action Planning Sheet Features

10. Summary Sheet and Action Plan

11. CFP Program GHG Inventories GHG Emissions (MTCE)

12. CFP Program Park Operation Emissions

13. An on-line program that gives visitors the information they need to reduce their carbon emissions and thereby help to reduce climate change impacts on America’s national parks. • Helps participants make a plan to reduce their personal GHG emissions. • Promotes climate friendly actions at the household level. • Quantitatively benchmarks the emissions reductions achieved by individual and by each park. • Inspires individuals to join in collaborative action to reach common goals. www.DoYourPartParks.org

14. Do Your Part! Homepage

15. www.nps.gov/climatefriendlyparks Visit the CFP website: • Get details on member parks • Get application materials • News updates • CLIP Tool • Sign up for CFP listserv • Resources