About

Located in the City Manager’s Office, the Office of Climate Action & Sustainability (OCAS) leads the City of Sacramento’s efforts to address climate change and accelerate City actions to achieve a resilient, carbon zero future. Formed in 2021, OCAS works closely with City departments to plan and operationalize urgent climate initiatives.

The City is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions while adapting to the impacts of climate change. OCAS projects advance climate change mitigation, adaptation, and resiliency through community-focused initiatives, like air quality monitoring, and internal initiatives to make City operations more sustainable. In addition to coordinating climate action among City departments, OCAS works with a variety of external partners, including regional agencies, utilities, and community-based organizations. 

What's Next?

Draft Climate Action & Adaptation Plan

The stand-alone Climate Action Plan was released for preliminary public review in July. On October 31 the City released the Preliminary Draft Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment and Preliminary Draft Chapter 7: Adaptation of the Sacramento Climate Action & Adaptation Plan, as well as the Responses to Comments received following publication of the Preliminary Draft Climate Action Plan in July. All three documents are now posted on the project webpage.

November 2022: Climate Action Youth Workforce Funding Available

The City is seeking applications for #CaliforniansForAll Youth Jobs Corps grant, funded by the California Volunteers. Non-profit organizations and governmental entities are eligible to apply for funding to administer climate career pathway internships youth and young adults between the ages of 16-30. Approximately $1 million is available. Learn more.

Pilot coming soon

The Office of Climate Action & Sustainability is preparing to launch a pilot program, informed by community input and supported by a one-time funding allocation from the Sacramento City Council. Watch a presentation on the pilot proposal (passcode: UgTL*3Ln) or view the slides.

Connect With Us

Subscribe to climate action and sustainability email updates

Contact staff:
climate@cityofsacramento.org

Jennifer Venema, Climate Action Lead

Join an upcoming event:

See the 2022 Schedule of Climate Action Milestones to learn about upcoming opportunities for input on the City’s climate action and sustainability efforts.

Find City events on the City of Sacramento's community calendar.

View City Council meeting schedules and materials.