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of climate action. This effort was made to ensure that the voices of communities of color, American Indians, and low-income communities were represented and supported within a decision -making capacity in the planning process. Minneapolis will measure how strategies are implemented across the city based on geography, race, ethnicity, and income. To track progress, data will be reported through the city's Community Environmental Advisory Commission (CEAC). There will be appropriate tracking updates to the city council. The CEAC is also a part of the planning development process. Incorporating multiple working groups with EJ as their priority, along with an effective system to track progress, will play an important role in holding the City of Minneapolis accountable. Northfield: To ensure a successful Climate Action Plan, Northfield will hire a full-time city staff position focusing on coordination and implementation. The city will require an on -going effort that monitors and shares progress to verify Northfield is on track to meet its targets. The city will administer public engagement and implementation initiatives to promote diversity, inclusion and equity. They will do so by engaging both youth representation and the Latinx community involvement as a part of the coordinated effort. Northfield will incorporate climate considerations and resilience strategies into their Racial Equity Action Plan to guarantee that climate and equity are integrated into the comprehensive plan update. Additionally, climate migrants (unexpected growth in population) will be involved in city planning efforts. The city set goals to strengthen community connectedness across cultural groups through more inclusive community events and more intentional engagement with underrepresented groups. Requiring the city's progress to be monitored and shared as well as prioritizing diversity within the planning process are essential components to creating a more equitable future. Conclusion: Following the review of nearby climate action plans, it is clear that Roseville must also make environmental justice a priority in the upcoming action plan. To ensure the rights and liberties of people of color and low-income communities relative to the environment, it is crucial that Roseville not only outline a clear pathway towards achieving environmental equity, but also administer a working group to be held accountable for guaranteeing equal levels of environmental protection and opportunities for participation in decisions that may affect underrepresented groups' environment or health. Page 2 of 2 Page 67 of 76