Sustainability Commission, 17 Sep 2026: Ten Climate Action Priorities for 2027
The Northbrook Sustainability Commission will meet to vet a shortlist of ten priority action items drawn from the village's 2026 Climate Action Progress Report before they go to the Board of Trustees for final approval, and to plan the remaining 2026 Green Moments community education calendar.
Key items
- 2027 CAP Priority Action Items — The ten items commissioners choose will shape the village's official sustainability commitments for 2027 and must still be approved by the Board of Trustees.
- 2026 Climate Action Progress Report — Prepared by consultant paleBLUEdot using 2025 data, this report is the evidence base driving which actions the village will prioritize — residents can see how Northbrook is tracking against its climate goals.
- 2026 Green Moments Calendar — The commission will decide upcoming dates and topics for community sustainability events, affecting what environmental education opportunities residents can attend this year.
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2027 Climate Action Plan Priority Action Items
Environmental consultant paleBLUEdot, LLC is preparing the 2026 Northbrook Climate Action Progress Report using 2025 data. From that analysis, staff has compiled a recommended list of ten priority action items for commissioners to discuss; the list the commission settles on will be forwarded to the Board of Trustees for final approval. This is the commission's opportunity to shape which sustainability initiatives the village formally commits to pursuing in 2027.
2026 Green Moments Community Calendar
Commissioners will review the calendar of remaining 2026 "Green Moments" — the village's series of community-facing events or educational touchpoints on sustainability topics. The discussion will cover what dates are still available and what subjects those sessions might address.