Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act

Climate change is a reality. New York is fighting it.

Our future is at stake. That's why New York State is committed to the most aggressive clean energy and climate agenda in the country.

In 2019, we passed the nation-leading Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (Climate Act) to empower every New Yorker to fight climate change at home, at work, and in their communities.

New York’s Climate Act builds on almost a decade of climate leadership by Governor Andrew M. Cuomo. Based on the latest climate science, the Climate Act’s targets are among the most rigorous of any major economy in the world. Every New Yorker will play a key role in protecting our communities and ensuring a sustainable future. Together, we will transform New York's economy, create new jobs, and stimulate industry and innovation, while building more resilient communities to benefit, and protect, all New Yorkers.

View the Climate Act Fact Sheet [PDF]

Climate Action Council to Lead the Transition

The New York State Climate Action Council (Council) is a 22-member committee that will prepare a Scoping Plan to achieve the State’s bold clean energy and climate agenda. The Council will also oversee the establishment of sector-specific advisory panels and working groups and will work in consultation with the Climate Justice Working Group and the Environmental Justice Advisory Group.

The Climate Action Council held a meeting February 26, 2021.

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Advisory Panels

The advisory panels of the Climate Action Council and the Just Transition Working Group will host public meetings throughout 2021. The advisory panels will hold sector-specific discussions that will provide recommendations to the Council for consideration as it develops a Scoping Plan to achieve New York’s ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets. The Just Transition Working Group will help ensure an equitable transition for New York's workforce in the State's renewable energy economy.

Consistent with Executive Orders issued by Governor Cuomo and in keeping with measures designed to limit the spread of COVID-19, the meetings will be conducted by teleconference. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meetings via webcast.

Land Use and Local Government Advisory Panel

Public Engagement Session
Members of the public can view the presentation prior to the meeting and will have the opportunity to provide comments during the meeting.
Public Engagement Slides [PDF]
Monday, March 8, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Event Number: 179 588 7350
Event Password: 0308LULG
Call In: 1-518-549-0500
Access Code: 179 588 7350

Transportation Advisory Panel

Tuesday, March 9, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
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Event Number: 145 001 9168
Event Password: Climate
Call In: 1-415-655-0003
Access Code: 145 001 9168

Power Generation Advisory Panel

Meeting and Public Engagement Session
Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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The regularly scheduled Advisory Panel meeting will take place from 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. The public comment period will begin at 3:30 p.m.
Event Number: 145 885 9683
Event Password: climate
Call In: 1-415-655-0003
Access Code: 145 885 9683

Energy-Intensive and Trade-Exposed Industries Advisory Panel

Wednesday, March 10, 2021, 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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Event Number: 145 300 9647
Event Password: EITE0310
Call In: 1-415-655-0003
Access Code: 145 300 9647

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