Handbooks & How Tos

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Handbooks

The Climate Caucus Handbooks are toolkits designed to support local government climate action by providing inspiration, examples of initiatives, case studies, and sample motions. These living documents are continuously updated with successful policies and best practices shared by members across the country.

Wide lens photo of trees from the top

Aligning Local Government Climate Action with UNDRIP

Aligning Climate Action with UNDRIP Handbook includes key approaches such as:

Buildings

The Buildings Handbook includes sections on:

Climate Accountability On-Ramps

Climate Justice

Community Engagement

Low Carbon Energy

Nature-Based Solutions

Rural and Smaller Communities

Transportation

Transportation is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, making it a critical focus for climate change mitigation. Shifting to low-carbon options like public transit, active transportation, and electric vehicles is essential for reducing emissions and building resilient communities.

Zero Waste & Circular Economy