Announcements

  • EHCRP Partnership Assistance Sessions

    With EHCRP applications opening in early 2026, we’re excited to launch a series of webinars dedicated to supporting applicants with developing partnerships. During these virtual sessions, a third-party technical assistance (TA) provider will provide attendees with: If you have questions about the webinars or require accommodations, please contact Michele Plaugic at mplaugic@gocivix.com. To support this partnership…

    More Information

  • Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program announces Round 2 of funding, 4 community input report out sessions

    The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP) is pleased to announce its second round of funding. This is made possible through the support of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund and Proposition 4. The goal is to fund and support local, regional, and Tribal efforts to reduce the impacts of extreme heat. To inform program…

    More Information

  • California Lanza una Herramienta Interactiva para Ayudar a las Comunidades a Adaptarse al Cambio Climático

    Cuáles son las novedades: La nueva plataforma en línea para comunidades vulnerables identifica a las comunidades de California más susceptibles a los efectos del cambio climático y ofrece a dichas comunidades apoyo para tomar decisiones y guía sobre cómo priorizar los proyectos, las medidas y las inversiones de adaptación. In English SACRAMENTO – Hoy, California anunció la Plataforma…

    More Information

  • California Launches Interactive Tool to Help Communities Adapt to a Changing Climate

    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…

    More Information

  • LCI’s SB 1425 Open Space Technical Advisory Discussion Draft Released

    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…

    More Information

  • California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Announces Tribal Consultation Guidelines Update with Tribal Engagement at the Forefront

    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…

    More Information

  • Celebrating 55 Years of Land Use and Climate Innovation

    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…

    More Information

  • What’s Next for CEQA? Join LCI’s Upcoming Webinar to Learn About Our Role Under AB 130 and SB 131 and the Judicial Streamlining Process

    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…

    More Information