Cities and counties carry much of the climate work, whatever happens in Washington. These guides cover aligning local policy with state and federal climate goals, using data to shape climate and housing policy, advocacy that brings stakeholders along, and the case for local leadership.
Guides for your organization
Each of these comes in versions written for different kinds of organization.
Align Local Policy with State and Federal Climate Goals
Use Data to Inform Climate and Housing Policy
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