DNC Council on the Environment & Climate Crisis

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

The Council is Working to Elect Democrats and
Center Bold Climate Action & 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 elect Democrats and ensure there are Democratic Party Environmental Caucuses or Councils in all states and territories.

What’s New

NEWSLETTER
Events & Calls to Action

Climate news updates, events, and calls to action.

Latest newsletter.

BRIEFING
Climate is a Winning Issue for Democrats

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


More.

CONGRATULATIONS
New Leadership at the DNC

The Council congratulates the new leaders of the DNC, elected on February 1st.

Chair Ken Martin

Vice Chair for Civic Engagement & Voter Participation Reyna Walters-Morgan

Vice Chairs Artie Blanco, David Hogg, Malcolm Kenyatta & Jane Kleeb

Secretary Jason Rae

Treasurer Virginia McGregor

National Finance Chair Chris Korge

DNC Climate Council Earth Month Mobilization

Mobilize for our earth this April. Organize with us to resist Trump, elect Democrats and act for our climate. Find or host an event. 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

Latest News

From the DNC Climate Council

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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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