Recognizing Earth Day and the Palo Alto Youth Climate Advisory Board
WHEREAS, anthropogenic climate change is a threat to the wellbeing of communities around the world, including Palo Alto; and
WHEREAS, the City of Palo Alto is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to mitigate climate change, to protecting and enhancing the natural environment, and to increasing livability in Palo Alto for residents through climate adaptation; and
WHEREAS, youth are both the demographic most affected by the impacts of climate change and uniquely positioned to educate their peers and motivate action for a more sustainable community; and WHEREAS, the inaugural Youth Climate Advisory Board convened in September 2024 to address issues of sustainability and climate action relevant to Palo Alto youth and to support the City in implementing the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan, and
WHEREAS, each year, “Earth Day” is celebrated by people globally, recognizing the value of the natural environments that sustain us and the importance of mitigating climate change, and WHEREAS, the ultimate success of Palo Alto is strongly correlated to the care of the natural resources that sustain us; and
WHEREAS, on April 22nd, 2026, the City of Palo Alto is observing Earth Day.
NOW, THEREFORE I, Vicki Veenker, Mayor of the City of Palo Alto, do hereby proclaim April 22nd as Palo Alto Earth Day, commend the Youth Climate Advisory Board for their leadership in promoting climate action and sustainability, and urge all residents to acknowledge the importance of climate action and sustainability, to care for the natural environment, to support our City’s multi -faceted sustainability and climate action programs, and to take action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Presented: April 20, 2026
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Vicki Veenker
Mayor
Proclamation