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New Brighton Climate Action Plan 6 -2 Sector Strategies LF 1: Increase production of local food, particularly serving low income and food insecure individuals. US agriculture, and by extension food security for some community members, is vulnerable to climate change. Pacific states grapple with water shortages and inconsistent weather, while the Midwest and Great Plains face risks to grain and livestock production due to extreme weather. Boosting local food systems can enhance resilience and food security, create jobs, and build community wealth. LF 2: Increase access to local food, particularly among low income and food insecure indi- viduals. Some residents in the community are experiencing food insecurity due to lack of money, access to cul- turally appropriate foods, or other resource considerations. While everyone may experience the effects of climate change on the food system, these impacts are likely to be more severe for those already fac- ing low income or food insecurity. Increasing food access will decrease food insecurity and improve community resilience to climate impacts. LF 3: Reduce food waste and hunger, achieve a 50% reduction in food insecurity commu- nity-wide by 2030. In the US, food waste makes up 30-40% of the supply. New Brighton alone may discard 7,000 tons an- nually, causing $8 million in losses and increased greenhouse emissions, according to ReFed. This wast- ed food, amid climate change-induced food insecurity, could have fed needy families. Reducing waste supports the Climate Action Plan's waste management goals, bolsters sustainability, and could alleviate food insecurity. Click arrow for actions Sector Goals More locally produced food Growing Access to local food for food insecure Increasing Reduction in food insecurity -50%