The Climate Equity Policy Center fills the gap between community vision & transformational change.

We help communities navigate the complexities of policy development. We develop model policies and research legal and practical challenges. Our goal is to strengthen communities’ efforts in advocating for and adopting climate policies that support structural change and advance healthy and equitable communities. Learn more about us.

Our Work

Model Policies and Resources

We’ve developed resources and model policies based on best practices, evidence, and community experience. Our resources advance climate protection and support equitable and just communities, including:

  • Climate plans and aging adults

  • Wildland fire smoke and health equity

  • Food justice

  • Preemption

  • Circular economies

Our Work With Communities

We provide support for policy advocacy campaigns and approaches, with a focus on channeling power and voice for local communities. We help communities take on ambitious and effective climate equity work, including:

  • Policy approaches and agendas

  • Action frameworks

  • Legal analysis & advocacy

  • Issue research

  • Technical assistance

  • Legal Drafting Technical Assistance Program

News and Happenings

Featured
New Resources: Environmental Rights Amendment Toolkit
New Resources: Environmental Rights Amendment Toolkit

Environmental rights amendments can make a real difference for climate and environmental justice in states where they are adopted. The Climate Equity Policy Center has developed a toolkit to enable advocates and policymakers to navigate this emerging policy environment and apply learnings to date.

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Spring News
Spring News

Welcome to our spring 2023 newsletter! You will find reflections on climate whiplash, news about the Climate Equity Policy Center’s work with a team to update the CDC’s climate and health framework, a guest blog from the California Bicycle Coalition, and more!

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Invest/Divest
Invest/Divest

In this guest blog from the California Bicycle Coalition, they share their 2023 Invest/Divest campaign with Climate Equity Policy Center supporters. This platform brings together issues around climate change, healthy communities, and racial and economic justice.

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The Many Costs of Asthma
The Many Costs of Asthma

It was a cozy, rainy day, and I was contentedly absorbed in a research project, when I suddenly stopped short. What? Argh! My research had led me to yet another infuriating climate change fact – but this one was a personal blow.

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