Announcements

What you need to know: The new web-based Vulnerable Communities Platform identifies California communities most sensitive to the impacts of climate change and provides those communities with decision support and guidance on how to prioritize adaptation projects, actions and investments. En Español SACRAMENTO – Today, California unveiled the Vulnerable Communities Platform (VCP), an interactive web-based tool designed to…

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) has released the discussion draft of the SB 1425 Open Space Technical Advisory (TA), and the public comment period is now open. SB 1425 Open Space Technical Advisory This document provides local governments and planning practitioners with guidance on reviewing and updating local open space…

SACRAMENTO – The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) announced today the launch of an extensive plan to update California’s Tribal Consultation Guidelines. The effort aims to strengtheni protections for Tribal cultural resources and honor government-to-government relationships with Tribal Nations and Native communities across the state. The Tribal Consultation Guidelines, last revised…

On Sept. 19, the California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) proudly marks 55 years of service to the people of California. Founded in 1970 under Gov. Ronald Reagan as the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), the office was established to guide long-range planning, coordinate across state agencies, and provide forward-looking…

Please join the Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation for a webinar on California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) updates at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26. During the webinar we will explore the Governor’s CEQA Judicial Streamlining Program and our role in the latest CEQA legislation, AB 130 and SB 131, which aims to…

What you need to know: A recent climate- and innovation-focused visit to the Netherlands by a California delegation comes on the heels of Gov. Gavin Newsom signing a memorandum of understanding between California and Denmark supporting cooperation on green economy resilience, technology and innovation, and a trip by California leaders to Africa to forge climate and trade partnerships. SACRAMENTO — As…

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is seeking input from potential partners affiliated with a University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) and Tribal Government and/or Tribal-Serving Organization regarding the following tasks: The Fifth Assessment team will host an informational webinar on Aug. 28, 2025, at 12 p.m. to discuss engagement…

SACRAMENTO – The California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is honored to announce three new members on California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment Tribal Advisory Group (TAG), bringing total membership to 10. The TAG will play a critical role in California’s Fifth Assessment, a multi-year research effort to identify how climate change…