DNC Council on the Environment & Climate Crisis

Bold, ambitious action to address the climate crisis and other environmental issues

The Council is Working to Center Bold Climate Action and Policies in the Democratic Party

Advocate

Advocate that the DNC and Democratic Party develop and adopt policies that address the climate crisis with the necessary courage and urgency.

Participate

Promote participation in the electoral process by people in the environmental and sustainability communities—and those in frontline communities.

Organize

Work with organizers and climate activists to ensure there are Democratic Party Environmental Caucuses or Councils in all states and territories.

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Events & Calls to Action

Climate news updates, events, and calls to action.

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Full statement.

Polling shows that voters want Democrats to run on climate and clean energy.


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BRIEFING
Climate is a Winning Issue for Democrats in 2024

ENDORSEMENT
Council Executive Board
Endorses Harris for President

DNC Climate Council Mobilization Map

We’re organizing to elect democrats and act for our climate. Find or host an event near you to bring awareness to environmental issues, support climate candidates, and act for the Earth. Events can be virtual or in-person, held by grassroots, Democratic and other environmental groups!

THE CLOCK IS TICKING…

Time is running out to address the climate emergency. If we continue to emit greenhouse gas at the current rate we will use up the carbon budget that would keep us below the Paris Agreement target of 1.5°C of warming.

We already face devastating levels of climate harms. We must act in time.

Featured Council Videos

With stellar environmental, youth, climate, and labor leaders including DNC Chair Jaime Harrison, Jane Fonda, AFT President Randi Weingarten, Former Sierra Club President Ramón Cruz, Pennsylvania Representative (now Congresswoman) Summer Lee, and many more.

DNC Climate Council at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Meeting 1

Running on Climate: Lessons to Help Democrats Win in 2024

How Democrats Can Run on Climate and Win

DNC Climate Council at the 2024 Democratic National Convention, Meeting 2

Youth Roundtable: The Climate Generation Unites

Climate Urgency, Awareness, and Literacy with Jane Fonda

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“Climate change is an alarm clock that’s been going off, ignored by those in power, for decades.”

— Michelle Regalado Deatrick

National Chairwoman, DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis

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DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris For President
DNC Council on the Environment and Climate Crisis Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris For President

DNC Climate Council Executive Board Endorses Vice President Kamala Harris For President

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DNC Climate Council Joins 20 Organizations to Praise Biden Administration’s Environmental Actions
DNC Climate Council Joins 20 Organizations to Praise Biden Administration’s Environmental Actions

DNC Climate Council Joins 20 Organizations to Praise Biden’s Environmental Actions

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Statement by DNC Chair Harrison and DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council Chair Deatrick on Earth Day
Statement by DNC Chair Harrison and DNC Environment and Climate Crisis Council Chair Deatrick on Earth Day

On Earth Day and every day, the Biden-Harris administration and Democrats across the country are committed to combating the climate crisis and safeguarding our planet for generations to come.

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Op-Ed: Joe Biden is Delivering on His Green Promises
Op-Ed: Joe Biden is Delivering on His Green Promises

President Biden has a tremendous record of accomplishment on environmental issues that he—and all Democrats—can and should run on.

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Briefing: Climate is a Winning Issue for Democrats in 2024
Briefing: Climate is a Winning Issue for Democrats in 2024

Rising temperatures, wildfires, extreme weather and more have made climate change a personal, kitchen table issue for voters.

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DNC Council On Environment and Climate Crisis: Biden Administration Action On Soot Will Save Lives And Help Environment
DNC Council On Environment and Climate Crisis: Biden Administration Action On Soot Will Save Lives And Help Environment

The Biden Harris Administration’s historic action on soot will save thousands of lives and ensure a more vibrant future for our children.

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Honoring the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law's 3-year anniversary. It made a historic investment in our drinking water. Nearly 1 million Americans have directly benefitted, with 367,000+ lead pipes replaced nationally. . . . #CleanWater #LeadPipes #Dri
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Our future and the future of our planet are at stake in this election. Like Jane Fonda says, let's vote with climate in our hearts. ❤️ Let's vote for the candidate that will continue the historic climate legacy of the past 4 years. . . . @janefonda
As President, Kamala Harris will unite Americans to tackle the climate crisis as she builds on the historic climate action of the last 4 years. She will lower household energy costs, advance environmental justice, protect public lands and public hea
OpEd from Council Chair Deatrick: , Kamala Harris is the Climate and Clean Energy Leader We Need, out in the fantastic MCJ Newsletter: https://www.linkedin.com/.../mcj-newsletter.../ As part of Deatrick's work, she travels the country speaking with
As president, Kamala Harris will continue to execute strong climate action. Vote for climate. Vote for Harris-Walz! . . . @kamalaharris @kamalahq #HarrisWalz2024 #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #CleanEnergy #GreenJobs #PollutersPay #MakePollu
This election will determine the future of the climate crisis. As Council Chair Michelle Deatrick said at the Climate Voters for Harris-Walz event with Jane Fonda - "The climate crisis is here. And only through electing Harris-Walz can we addre
In NewsWeek, Council Chair Michelle Deatrick writes about the upcoming climate election and the urgent need to vote for Harris-Walz. Click on the link in our bio to read this powerful article. . . . @michelle.deatrick #HarrisWalz2024 #HarrisWalz #Cli
We are excited to hear from Democratic youth and battleground state climate leaders from across the country and abroad tonight (10/30) on the DNC Climate Council's Election Mobilization Call! RSVP through the link in our bio. FEATURING: Young Dems o
Today! Join Climate Democrats from across the country for the DNC Climate Crisis Council's Election Mobilization Call with Ben Jealous, Executive Director of Sierra Club. RSVP through the link in our bio! This event will include updates from youth a
Fighting the climate crisis is a priority for Harris-Walz. They're going to invest in American clean energy manufacturing and bold climate action. We can't say the same for Trump-Vance. . . . #HarrisWalz2024 #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalJustice #Cle
NEW: The DNC Climate Council is excited to host this Election Mobilization Call with Ben Jealous, Executive Director of Sierra Club! Tomorrow (10/30) at 8pm ET! RSVP through the link in our bio. Co-hosted by: Young Democrats of America Environmenta
CELEBRATING: 1 year ago today, the White House upheld and recognized the importance of coral reefs as national natural infrastructure - an important step toward increasing federal funding for coral conservation and restoration. 🪸 . . . #Conservation
"It is so important that we vote for a climate future where the destiny is controlled by the people, not to destroy the climate but instead to support it." - Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist at the #ClimateVoters for Harris-Wal
"It's time for us to boss up and elect Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, who champion sustainability and uplift our communities." Environmental health advocate Pamela Pugh inspired us during her speech at the #ClimateVoters for Harris-Walz event
The climate crisis impacts everything, our lives, livelihoods, our food systems and our national security. Now it needs to impact our votes. The Biden-Harris administration has done more to address the climate crisis than any administration in histo
We need leaders who know that climate change is real - and who will do something about it. Kamala Harris and Tim Walz have years of experience working on climate solutions. We can't waste 4 years with climate deniers in charge. For people and planet
Vice President Kamala Harris has worked for bold climate action her entire career. As president, she will continue to fight for climate and environmental justice. Join us: Here's how to elect Climate Champion Harris at dncclimate.org/take-action . .