California Climate Investments is developing resources to help programs avoid burdens to priority populations.
As required by the Funding Guidelines, agencies that administer California Climate Investments programs must consider and avoid potential substantial burdens or harms when designing programs and selecting projects. To help agencies meet this requirement, the California Climate Investments team is developing guidance and a set of resources that can be used to avoid burdens. In 2026 we expect to release a draft of the guidance that the public can submit feedback on. Fill out the form below to stay up to date on future milestones.
Why is this important?
Many communities across California encounter disproportionate climate risks, environmental and health hazards, and lower capacity to adapt to climate change. There is no one solution to resolve these historical and ongoing challenges. Though, when equity and environmental justice are centered in policies, programs, and projects, it can ensure that climate solutions do not increase burdens for disadvantaged and low-income communities, particularly communities of color and California Native American Tribes. The guidance California Climate Investments is developing is meant to support administering agencies in working towards this goal.
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