Our Vision

The Climate Change Branch manages and coordinates the Department's efforts in response to Assembly Bill (AB) 32: Global Warming Solution Act of 2006, Climate Action Team, Governor's Executive Orders, Administration policies, and related legislative rulings. This Branch provides guidance and consultative services to internal programs and external agencies and maintains an education program on climate change and related energy, environmental, financial, and economic issues.

Legislation

Assembly Bill (AB) 32

Global Warming Solution Act of 2006 creates a comprehensive, multi-year program to reduce GHG emissions in California. The Department works closely with the California Air Resources Board and the Administration's Climate Action Team (CAT) to support development and implementation of the California Climate Action Program. The Department also collaborates with local and regional agencies, academic and research institutions, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other environmental and energy stakeholders to advance the State's climate change objectives.

Program Contacts