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Developed by the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the American Library Association, it emphasizes climate mitigation, climate adaptation and contributions to community resilience, and climate justice through education and local partnerships. 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We believe that all library workers, trustees, Friends groups, and support organizations are library leaders, and have a sphere of influence over their workplace or through their service to libraries. The choices we make must be  \nleveraged to not only ensure that our libraries are thriving into the future but are also contributing to co-creating communities that are sustainable, resilient, and regenerative. To this end, the NCASL provides clear direction on where emphasis is necessary to move beyond good intentions to meaningful impacts, focusing on three areas: climate mitigation (reduction of greenhouse gas emissions); climate adaptation (helping people, institutions, and communities thrive in the face of climate change); and an overarching dedication to climate justice (increasing the empathy, respect, and understanding we have of all community members) . This document outlines the strategy, followed by advice and resources, to aid libraries of all types-public, academic, school, consortia, and special libraries-in their tactical implementation of this strategy.  \nTHE STRATEGY  \nThe Strategy  \n Climate Change Mitigation  \nLibraries align greenhouse gas emission reduction goals with those that international climate scientists and policy makers have indicated are necessary to prevent catastrophic cascading effects. This strategy recommends a goal for all libraries to reduce their institution’s greenhouse gas emissions by 43%, from 2015 levels, by 2030 and to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 20501.  \n Climate Change Adaptation & Contributions Community Resilience  \nLibraries adopt both internal disaster preparedness plans and strategic goals that speak to the most likely climate hazards facing their area to contribute to their community’s resilience.  \n Climate Justice Work  \nLibraries harness the transformative power of education for climate justice and develop relationships with local community organizations working on climate justice to embed a deeper awareness of the intersection of human and civil rights with climate stewardship than is presently found 2.  \n1 Paris Agreement, United Nations, [https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/](https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/)[ ](https://unfccc.int/sites/default/files/)[english_paris_agreement.pdf](english_paris_agreement.pdf)  \n2 Principles of Climate Justice, Mary Robinson Foundation, [https://www.mrfcj](https://www.mrfcj). org/principles-of-climate-justice/harness-the-transformative-power-ofeducation-for-climate-stewardship/  \nA s wefutuionfauout tlibraees  \nand how we, as library leaders, help to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors, we must confront the realities of climate change.  \nNo corner of the world will be left untouched by climate cha","cbCaimDyPMQLgigb","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaimDyPMQLgigb","pdf",1905619,20,"English","# Executive Summary\n## The Strategy\n## Simple Ways to Get Started\n## Introduction\n## Talking about Climate Smart Libraries\n## Conclusion\n# Appendices\n## Core Concepts\n## Resources\n## References\n## Acknowledgements","[{\"question\":\"What is the National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries (NCASL)?\",\"answer\":\"NCASL is a national roadmap developed with the Sustainable Libraries Initiative and the American Library Association to guide libraries in creating meaningful climate impact through mitigation, adaptation, and climate justice.\"},{\"question\":\"What three focus areas does the strategy recommend for libraries?\",\"answer\":\"The strategy centers on climate mitigation (greenhouse gas reduction), climate adaptation (supporting people and communities in facing climate change), and climate justice through education and partnerships.\"},{\"question\":\"What emissions and net-zero targets does the strategy recommend?\",\"answer\":\"It recommends that all libraries reduce their institution’s greenhouse gas emissions by 43% from 2015 levels by 2030, and achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.\"}]","National Climate Action Strategy for Libraries - Implementation Guide | PDF",1789212271,7]