National — policy in action
Connecting designers to relevant climate measures, resources, advocacy groups, and how to participate
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National policy includes new acts, initiatives, advocacy and achievements in response to climate change.
Examples below represent the ongoing efforts to address climate adaptation, mitigation, and restoration.
Begin with our overview of current policies to gain a quick understanding of national climate governance.
Compare policies by state in the directory below to find the ones leading or needing climate legislation now.
Overview
- Inflation Reduction Act landmark legislation includes major funding for climate resiliency, carbon reduction and removal.
- Carbon Dioxide Research Leadership Act invests in technology-based carbon removal and its monitoring, reporting, and verification.
- CREST Act proposes expanding pre-authorized carbon removal programs dedicated to storing or utilizing CO2 in valuable products.
- Remove Act of 2022 establishes a committee to coordinate large federal carbon removal efforts and monitor community impacts.
- S. 919 mandates environmental justice measures, including impact assessments, community grants, and federal agency training.
- H.R. 6811 promotes advancing sustainable land management practices that store carbon or reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
- Justice40initiative aims to deliver at least 40% of the overall benefits from certain federal investments to disadvantaged communities.
- AIA Advocacy is the voice of architecture to legislators at the federal, state, and local levels, with tools and resources for engagement.
- Achieving Zero framework and set of tools helps cities, states, provincial, and regional governments meet a zero emissions target.
- USGBC Advocacy offers policy resources, working groups, and allied partnerships to build a more sustainable and resilient future.
Attribution
We are very grateful for access to The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University and for their insightful guidance. The database of the Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization project, led by the Sabin Center and by Widener University Commonwealth Law School, has been a primary resource for our directory. You can discover more at lpdd.org
