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CSC Scorecard We seek to recognize the work of our certified Climate Smart Communities and the achievements you have already made in support of New York’s climate future. We hope you take advantage of the opportunity to celebrate your accomplishments. To showcase your work, we...
Webinar Presentation Archive The links listed below (next to each date) are for accessing video recordings of each webinar. The subsequent links are for PDF files of the presentation slides. The slides contain the presenters' contact information; if you have questions related to a specific...
State Support for Local Climate Action Local governments can receive financial and technical support from New York State agencies for taking action to mitigate and adapt to climate change. Grants Several New York State agencies provide funding to support completion of Climate Smart...
Certification Levels The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program is based on two types of actions: Mandatory and priority actions are actions deemed foundational to a successful local climate action program, some of which must be completed for each certification...
Applying for Certification Local governments must use this website to upload their documentation and apply for Climate Smart Communities (CSC) certification. Visit the Getting Started page and the Certification Application User Guide for details on the steps involved. Local...
Actions & Certification The Climate Smart Communities (CSC) Certification program provides local governments with a robust framework to guide their climate action and recognizes high performing communities for their leadership. Participation is free and voluntary. Designed around the ten CSC...
Background on the CSC Certification Program The original focus of the Climate Smart Communities (CSC) program in 2009 was on encouraging local governments to commit to act on climate change by passing a resolution containing the 10-point CSC Pledge. Announced in 2014, the certification program...
Contact Us Thank you for your interest in contacting the Climate Smart Communities program. General Information For help with the program, contact your regional coordinator. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) acts as the main...