As part of Eden Prairie’s ongoing sustainability efforts, Mayor Nancy Tyra-Lukens has joined the Climate Mayors — also known as Mayors National Climate Action Agenda — a network of more than 300 U.S. mayors representing more than 62-million Americans.

Climate Mayors are working together to strengthen local efforts for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and supporting efforts for binding federal and global-level policymaking.

“By joining the Climate Mayors, Eden Prairie is demonstrating its support of the spirit and goals of the Paris Agreement,” said Mayor Tyra-Lukens. “In conjunction with our Sustainable Eden Prairie initiative, we are committed to exploring and adopting policies that promote the long-term goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions while maximizing economic and social benefits.”

Eden Prairie’s efforts to reduce its environmental footprint began in earnest after Mayor Tyra-Lukens participated in the inaugural Sundance Summit’s Mayors’ Gathering on Climate Protection in 2005 and signed the “Mayor’s Commitment to Action.” Her intensified commitment to the stewardship of Eden Prairie’s natural resources led to the formation of the City’s Conservation Commission, launching the successfully completed 20-40-15 initiative, participation in the Minnesota GreenStep Cities program and receiving an honorable mention for the 2011 Mayors’ Climate Protection Awards.

Building upon the success of 20-40-15, the City continues to lead by example with Sustainable Eden Prairie, which is an ongoing effort focusing on education and implementation of sustainable practices to protect the environment and natural resources within the community.

To learn more about Eden Prairie’s sustainability efforts and legacy, visit edenprairie.org/SustainableEP.