Climate Change
New York's Office of Climate Change
DEC's Office of Climate Change works to connect environmental and energy policy to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase resiliency for the State, empower its communities, and provide low-carbon options for all New Yorkers.
- Contribute to stabilization of global atmospheric greenhouse gases at levels that minimize harms.
- Promote and facilitate investment in a green economy and green jobs in New York.
- Achieve climate resiliency for New York State and its communities
Impacts of Climate Change
Undesirable climate change impacts frequently outweigh the possible benefits. Impacts are projected for public health, natural resources, agriculture, transportation, tourism, water supply and quality, public infrastructure, energy, and many other sectors.
Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Choices we make now can reduce greenhouse gases in our atmosphere and diversify our economy.
- Sources of Greenhouse Gas
- Transportation Sector
- NY Emission Reduction Goals
What is New York doing about Climate Change?
View the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) and Draft Scoping Plan (leaves DEC website).
Climate change is already occurring, and some additional change is inevitable. New York is adapting to new conditions and preparing for these changes to protect its citizens and reduce the costs of recovery.
- Community Risk and Resiliency Act (CRRA)
- Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI)
- Statewide programs and plans
Community Action on Climate
The Climate Smart Communities program provides support and assistance for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and climate adaptation at the local level.
More about Climate Change:
- Extreme Heat - Information on the impacts of extreme heat and climate change on New York State and materials prepared by the New York State Extreme Heat Action Plan Working Group.
- What is NY doing about Climate Change? - New York State programs and policies related to climate change.
- Climate Change 101 - Places to look for further information on climate change
- Impacts of Climate Change in New York - Information on climate change impacts, including sea-level rise and health, in New York.
- Adaptation to Climate Change - How New York is strengthening its resiliency to extreme events and preparing to cope with changing conditions across the state.
- Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report - Information about New York's Statewide Greenhouse Gas Emissions Report and the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act.
- Climate Smart Communities Program - Making communities climate smart, through local action and regional sustainability planning.
