Community Development

The Long Beach Climate Action Plan (LB CAP) provides a framework for creating or updating policies, programs, practices and incentives for Long Beach residents and businesses to reduce the City's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, prepare the community for the impacts of climate change, improve quality of life and enhance economic vitality in Long Beach. The LB CAP addresses climate mitigation and adaptation actions and helps the City to comply with various local, regional, state and federal regulations to significantly reduce emissions. Long Beach strives to be a more sustainable and resilient city in the face of climate change impacts such as air pollution, extreme heat, drought, coastal storm surge and sea-level rise. As extreme climate events become more frequent and powerful, it is imperative that Long Beach prepare for these events and reduce GHG emissions.

Additional Documents & Resources

The following documents and resources provide a Long Beach-specific summary of current and future GHG emissions, GHG emissions reduction target options, local climate hazards and vulnerability assessments.

Contact

For questions or more information on LB CAP, contact the Long Beach Office of Climate Action & Sustainability. For ways to conserve water in your home or business, contact the Long Beach Utilities Department or SoCal Water Smart