Announcements

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…

As part of a first of its kind grant program, Governor Gavin Newsom is announcing $32 million in funding to help 46 California communities protect people from the dangers of extreme heat. Through the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP), the state aims to support local, tribal, and regional efforts to reduce the impacts…

The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) is kicking off a comprehensive update of the state’s General Plan, Specific Plan, and Tribal Consultation Guidelines (collectively known as LCI’s Planning Guidelines). This update process will engage diverse partners—planners, local staff and officials, and other community partners involved in planning processes—to help shape guidance…

The California Fifth Climate Change Assessment Team is seeking input from community organizations, experts on the ground, and residents with lived experiences to inform the Statewide Topical Reports. These reports will uplift issues of statewide significance for decisionmakers, focusing on the risks and vulnerabilities Californians face due to climate change and how the state can…

The Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program (EHCRP) is pleased to announce its second round of funding, 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. The EHCRP will host a…

El Programa de Calor Extremo y Resiliencia Comunitaria se complace en anunciar su segunda ronda de financiamiento, posible gracias al apoyo del Fondo para la Reducción de Gases de Efecto Invernadero y la Proposición 4. Este programa apoyará esfuerzos locales, regionales y tribales para reducir los impactos del calor extremo. El Programa de Calor Extremo…