Climate Change Resources for Local Governments

Local governments have important roles to play in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Local governments are at the forefront of efforts to adapt to the ongoing and anticipated impacts of climate change.

Additional Information

• The Governor's Office of Planning and Research.
• CalAdapt: Visualization and mapping of impacts to the state.
• Other climate adaptation resources.
• Electricity and natural gas incentive programs.
• The Energy Aware Planning Guide : a comprehensive resource for local governments seeking to reduce energy use, improve energy efficiency, and increase usage of renewable energy.
• The Climate Change Handbook for Regional Water Planning: resources and tools to guide water resource managers and planners
• Schools Toolkit: classroom tools for teachers and financial resources for schools.