There has never been a better time for Cleveland to act on climate change. Over the past 10 years, the region has united to address this crisis, and the federal government has delivered the biggest investments in climate action ever. But Cleveland still faces challenges that can slow down progress, like efforts to promote fossil fuels. This updated Climate Action Plan (CAP) is an ambitious strategy to make Cleveland a leader on climate justice, but the City knows that we cannot reach our goals without support from everyone.
In a nutshell, this resource offers:
- An updated comprehensive plan for the City of Cleveland to address sustainability, vulnerability, environmental justice challenges in each core sector: the built environment, energy, transportation, nature-based solutions, people, and waste.
How to use this resource:
- An example of a climate action plan that foregrounds nature-based solutions.
Author: City of Cleveland, Mayor's Office of Sustainability
Date published: 2025
Resource is available online here.