City and Local

As centers of population and energy use, cities generate a majority of our climate emissions. Local governments play a critical role in reducing emissions and in making communities resilient to climate change.

Our work

Alliance for a Sustainable Future
C2ES is working in partnership with The U.S. Conference of Mayors to strengthen climate cooperation between cities and businesses nationwide.
Blog Post
From Local Efforts to Regional Impact: Strengthening Resilience in South Central Texas
Blog Post
What Regional Collaboration Can Deliver: A New Roadmap for Heat and Smoke Resilience in the South-Central Puget Sound
Press Release
New Policy Recommendations, Economic Modeling Chart Path to Success for America’s Battery Belt
Press Release
Austin–San Antonio Region Selected for the Climate Resilient Communities Accelerator
Live Event
C2ES at NYC Climate Week 2025
Blog Post
Not a Direct Hit, But a Direct Warning: The Need for Building Hurricane Resilience
Blog Post
Building Resilience as Wildfires Worsen: Five Federal Policy Goals
Blog Post
Amid a hot and smoky Pacific Northwest summer, communities seek innovative and collaborative solutions to build resilience
Publication
Driving Growth in South Carolina’s Battery and EV Supply Chain

With a strong foundation of legacy automotive companies, a skilled […]

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Webinar
Strengthening the Resilience of Businesses to Climate Change: Foresight into action