Since 2001, The Climate Center has been a leader in making climate solutions a reality in California at speed and scale. We are a think-tank, do-tank working to turn bold ideas into action for a climate-safe future.

Our Vision

We believe in thriving, healthy communities. We envision a future where everyone in California enjoys clean air and water, affordable and reliable energy, healthy food, thriving nature, and more.

California has the tools and know-how to make this vision a reality — if our elected leaders act with the urgency the climate crisis demands. California must put policies in place as soon as possible to accelerate equitable climate action, putting us on track to remove more climate pollution than we emit while securing resilient communities for all. That’s how we’ll keep our friends and loved ones safe from worsening climate disasters, create millions of family-sustaining jobs, and give everyone the chance to thrive in the clean energy economy.

As goes California, so goes the world. Working together, we will ensure California leads once again toward a climate-safe future for all.

Our Approach

The Climate Center team is laser-focused on equitably reducing climate pollution at speed and scale, starting in California. Our work catalyzes other states and nations to act for a climate-safe future — as goes California, so goes the world.

We make change through an ambitious vision, science-based research that drives policy, and mobilizing a powerful coalition of climate advocates and partners across sectors.

Together with local governments, labor unions, business leaders, environmental organizations, climate justice advocates, and others, we’re pushing lawmakers in Sacramento to enact accelerated, equitable climate policies.

These bold policies will unleash innovation across the economy and channel market forces, making climate-friendly choices accessible to everyone. With the whole of our government and economy moving in the right direction, we’ll reduce climate pollution and increase climate resilience at the speed and scale required to secure a healthy, climate-safe future for all.