Cleveland Climate Action Plan Community Engagement Support

The City of Cleveland Mayor’s Office of Sustainability is taking steps to update the community-focused Climate Action Plan (CAP). Originally established in 2013, the City’s climate plans have been instrumental in setting a course toward sustainability and resilience. With the changing climate and its growing impacts on communities, it is essential to update and enhance these plans to ensure they remain effective in mitigating climate-related challenges. In recent years, Cleveland has witnessed an alarming increase in extreme weather events, including severe storms, flooding, and extreme heat, which are projected to have severe long-term impacts on the city's economy and public health. This year alone, the city faced its longest recorded period without rain (21 days), its worst recorded air quality on June 28, and its first tornado in over three