Since 1970, the Governor’s Office of Land Use & Climate Innovation (LCI) has been tasked with testing and exporting bold ideas within state government and beyond! LCI’s focus is on areas impacting land-use, climate, housing opportunities, community empowerment, and more! LCI 55 elevates the #CA175 initiative – which celebrates California’s 175th year of statehood.
Announcements
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California Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation Announces Next Phase of SB 18 Tribal Consultation Guidelines Update and Opens Nominations for the Planning Tribal Advisory Group
The Governor’s Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation (LCI) announced today a major step in updating California’s SB 18 Tribal […]
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Adaptation in Action: A Foundation for Community-Led Climate Resilience
As California grapples with the accelerating effects of climate change, many communities are faced with planning for and responding to […]
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Draft 2026 Extreme Heat Action Plan Open for Public Comment
Public comment for the 2026 update to California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan (EHAP), “California’s Extreme Heat Action Plan: A State […]
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Collaborating and investing to realize equitable, healthy, thriving, and resilient communities for all.
Visit sgc.ca.gov
California’s Racial Equity Commission recommends best practices and opportunities to address racial equity and address inequities facing historically underserved and marginalized communities.
Visit racialequity.lci.ca.gov
Tools and Resources
Initiatives
Research to improve STEM education access and outcomes to empower California’s future workforce
Visit calearninglab.org
Legacy Partners and Programs
Research and partnerships to advance patient-centered approaches that improve health outcomes
Visit ciapm.chhs.ca.gov
Managing California’s top public education and outreach campaigns addressing California’s most pressing issues.
Visit ocpsc.ca.gov
Engaging Californians in service, volunteering and civic action to tackle our State’s most pressing challenges, while lifting up all communities.
Visit californiavolunteers.ca.gov
The California Youth Empowerment Act (AB-46) was established to address the growing need to engage youth directly with policymakers.
Visit youthempowerment.ca.gov
Leadership
Gavin Newsom took office in January 2019 as California’s 40th Governor.
Visit gov.ca.gov
Director Assefa joined Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation in October 2021.
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