WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino wishes to recognize the resolution passed unanimously by the Human Rights Council of the United Nations (U.N.) declaring that access to a healthy and sustainable environment is a universal human right;
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
WHEREAS,
We currently live in a world in which many millions of people, growing in number, face the devastating consequences of the ongoing climate crisis, pollution, loss of biodiversity, and the lack of clean, safe water;
In 2014, the City of Cupertino crafted and implemented a Climate Action Plan, significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions, investing in a walkable and bikeable community, and engaging with community partners to create a healthier environment; The City of Cupertino will continue to promote a clean environment by, for example, building a roadmap to a carbon- neutral City by 2040, protecting the environment, and reducing and eliminating the use of fossil fuels to remain a leader in demonstrating how local decisions can invigorate climate action around the world;
WHEREAS, The City of Cupertino stands with the United Nations in supporting the implementation and protection of the human right to a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment for all.
THEREFORE, I, Mayor Darcy Paul, and the Cupertino City Council do hereby Proclaim its support of the U.N.'s resolution for the "J '-:46i-e'ueryone; and the City win continue advocating for, and taking action to enspre, 4.safe 2Si'ust@iria'tile eri:vironment in the promotion of universal and equitable human rights