City and Local

As centers of population and energy use, cities generate a majority of our climate emissions. Local governments play a critical role in reducing emissions and in making communities resilient to climate change.

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Alliance for a Sustainable Future
C2ES is working in partnership with The U.S. Conference of Mayors to strengthen climate cooperation between cities and businesses nationwide.
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Spurring regional collaboration for resilience hubs and microgrids in Colorado
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Coordination, leadership, and inclusivity are crucial to building out an EV workforce in Michigan
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Positioning communities for thriving futures requires local climate planning
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How will 2023 stack up? 6 climate trends to watch
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Climate-related Financial Risks and Opportunities: A Primer for Local Governments

Local governments across the United States are bearing increasing costs of extreme weather disasters while facing a global transition to a low-carbon economy. Equipped with more information on how these and other climate-related factors present financial risks and opportunities, local …

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Major companies invest in building local climate resilience
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Climate Resilience: Demonstrating the Nexus for Growth
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Cities Advancing Climate Action: Federal Funds for Local Impact

Cities will soon qualify for funding though the $1.2 trillion 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which can be used to magnify their impact on climate and resilience priorities. This crucial funding opportunity comes at just the right time …

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Building for Tomorrow: Jobs, Climate, and Resilient Infrastructure
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City-business partnerships can help fulfill ambitious pledge