Welcome to Long Island Climate Smart Communities (CSC)

Climate Smart Communities (CSC) is an unprecedented state-local partnership to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, save taxpayer dollars and advance community goals for health and safety, economic vitality, energy independence and quality of life. As the Long Island Climate Smart Communities Coordinators, Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP and the Sustainability Institute of Molloy College have been assisting municipalities with their efforts to lower greenhouse gas emissions and prepare for climate change by drafting local Climate Action Plans.

Becoming a Climate Smart Community (Learn more)

Take the CSC Pledge

Any town, city, village, or county can become a Climate Smart Community by adopting at least the following 10 required elements of the CSC pledge:
CSC Pledge

Prepare a Climate Action Plan

Each CSC establishes a committee of municipal and community members to develop a Climate Action Plan
Climate Action Plan

Upcoming Events and News

Upcoming Events

November 22
Smart Growth Summit

Date TBD
NFIP Community Rating System – Long Island Users Group Fall Meeting

News

Suffolk County Legislature Accepts Comprehensive Climate Action Plan

Town of Huntington Adopts Climate Action Plan