California is at the forefront of the worldwide effort to address the causes and consequences of climate change. CCAN helps cities and counties play a leadership role in responding to the challenges of climate change. CCAN provides:
Cities and counties are leading by example and undertaking a range of activities to address climate change. These case stories demonstrate the depth and richness of local agency activities and can serve as examples that other agencies can adapt to meet their communities' unique circumstances.Read more »
The Institute's sample Climate-Friendly Purchasing policy focuses on purchasing practices that help address climate change. Climate-friendly purchasing is the procurement or acquisition of goods and services that are a lesser or reduced source of greenhouse gas emissions when compared with competing goods or services that serve the same purpose.Read more »
The draft Climate Action Team Report, an update of a 2006 assessment, concludes that without action, severe and costly climate change impacts are possible across California. The report uses updated, comprehensive scientific research to outline environmental and economic climate impacts.Read more »
Over the past few years, California and national public opinion polls have provided a better picture of this evolving topic. Several key themes offer a window into what our communities' residents think.Read more »
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