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• Review the goals by the sustainability advisory board and incorporate <br /> their feedback. <br /> • Develop two emissions reductions targets: an emissions reduction tar- <br /> get for the community as a whole, and one for government operations <br /> only.These targets can be the same, but often local governments elect <br /> to set a more aggressive target for government operations to position <br /> " the government as a leader.li,,, iP <br /> • Set an emissions reduction target that is aggressive but achievable. <br /> • For more information on setting an emissions reduction target, refer to <br /> ICLEI's Target Setting Guide(coming soon). <br /> ,, - '' t <br /> 1 <br /> 2. Test the achievability of your goals by brainstorming possible strategies <br /> to meet them. <br /> iiii <br /> '` • Make sure goals are achievable by performing a high-level analysis of <br /> potential strategies to meet them, using the Matrix of Sustainability <br /> 1 , I d Strategies. <br /> -' l3 '1 i . • Refer to the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan Examples for ex- <br /> 1 4� ample goals and strategies and to learn about the strategies employed <br /> '" a by other local governments. <br /> • If you find your goals are out of reach or off base, double back to refine <br /> IO <br /> "-- and reframe them. <br /> • Estimate the potential of your various strategies to achieve your emis- <br /> sions reduction target. <br /> IS1 <br /> 3, Solicit ideas from the public for sustainability goals, <br /> • Hold meetings with small groups of stakeholders to hear their ideas for <br /> the goals within the plan. <br /> • Facilitate a public visioning session to brainstorm goals and get the <br /> public thinking about what sustainability means to them. <br /> • Use the website to solicit ideas from the public on the sustainability <br /> goals. Summarize and post ideas from the public on the website. <br /> ` 4. Announce your goals to the public. <br /> ,..4, x' ' • Have the mayor or chief elected official announce the goals and define <br /> itib:•••• the scope of the sustainability plan at a kick-off public event or press <br /> dr conference. <br /> • Develop a public education campaign around the challenges and goals <br /> in conjunction with the announcement, to maximize the public aware- <br /> ness and support for the planning process. <br /> • Post the goals on the sustainability plan website and develop a media <br /> plan around the release of the goals, to maximize public awareness and <br /> support for the planning process. <br />