Gov. Office of Land Use and Climate Innovation

🌺✨ This month we celebrate the history, culture, and contributions of the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.  From business leaders to public servants, their impact shapes a stronger, more inclusive Golden State! Fun fact: California is home to the largest AAPI population in the U.S. #AAPIHeritageMonth #CelebrateAAPI #CaliforniaForAll #AAPI

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? 👥 Accounting Administrator I (Specialist) Support California state operations by leading complex accounting work related to Accounts Receivable, Office Revolving Fund/Travel, and General Ledger activities. This role applies governmental accounting and financial reporting expertise to analyze transactions and maintain accurate records within the state’s Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). 📊 Ideal for professionals with strong accounting, budgeting and analytical experience in public sector finance Apply by May 20 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? 👥 Executive Office Analyst II (Administrative Support Liaison) Join California’s climate resilience and sustainable land use efforts by supporting LCI’s Executive Office. This role coordinates high-level administrative and policy support for the Director and Chief Deputy Director while working across state and federal agencies, the Legislature, and the Governor’s Office on complex, high-impact initiatives. ️ Apply by May 28 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

Regional Resilience Planning and Implementation Grant Program (RRGP) grantee Redwood Coast Energy Authority (RCEA) is showcasing its LCI-funded solar trailer at the California Community Choice Association (CalCCA) Conference this week! ⚡🚒 The CalCCA Conference brings together leaders, innovators, and communities shaping the future of energy in California. Through a $3 million RRGP implementation grant, RCEA is installing energy-resilient infrastructure at 17 fire stations across Humboldt County to support continuous emergency response in remote and vulnerable communities. #ClimateResilience #CleanEnergy #EmergencyPreparedness #HumboldtCounty #CaliforniaEnergy

LCI staff joined the Los Angeles County Chief Sustainability Office in South Los Angeles at Earvin “Magic” Johnson Park for a tour and heat resilience convening earlier this month. ☀️🌿 Local government staff and elected officials from across Los Angeles County gathered to learn about LA County’s Heat Action Plan and strategies to build more climate-resilient communities and ecosystems. Once a brownfield site, Magic Johnson Park has been transformed into a vibrant community hub featuring flourishing wetlands and wildlife habitat, shaded playgrounds, and a splash pad that helps South LA residents stay cool and connected to outdoor spaces. 💧🌳 Learn more about the Extreme Heat and Community Resilience Program: lci.ca.gov/climate/icarp/… Sign up to receive updates from the Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program to stay updated on funding opportunities when Round 2 launches this summer! 📧: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/5u7GOSv

Join us as California unveils its newest climate change projections—foundational data that will guide smarter policies, informed investments, and resilient communities for decades to come. Preparing for Impact: Unveiling California’s New Climate Change Projections to Guide our Actions marks the rollout of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, bringing forward the latest insights on future climate, sea level rise, water systems, and wildfire risks across the state. Be part of the conversation—attend this kickoff event to learn, connect with experts, and help shape California’s climate‑ready future. Register now! 📅 May 26 🕐 1-5 P.M. 🔗 Zoom link: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🎫 Eventbrite link (for in-person attendance): eventbrite.com/e/preparing-fo… View the agenda: lci.ca.gov/newsroom/news/… Sign up for the Fifth Assessment Newsletter to stay informed, engaged, and connected as we continue to roll out products of the Fifth Assessment: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Yjft3IB #ClimateProjections #CaliforniaClimate #CNRA #ClimateScience #Sustainability

🇺🇸 This #MilitaryAppreciationMonth, we’re honoring the quiet work of California’s Governor’s Military Council and the LCI Military Affairs Team. From protecting military readiness to strengthening community partnerships, their work ensures California remains a leader in national defense. Read the full story on our Blog: lci.ca.gov/newsroom/blog/… #LCI #MilitaryMonth #CaliforniaMilitary #NationalDefense #CommunityImpact #MilitaryAppreciation

📣Join us for the next Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program (ICARP) Technical Advisory Council meeting! 🗓️ May 29 🕤 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m. 📍 CDFA Auditorium, Sacramento + 💻 Virtual via Zoom 🌎 The ICARP Technical Advisory Council is back for its second quarterly meeting of 2026, continuing the conversation on Adaptation Funding & Financing. 💡 This meeting will feature: • Insights from the 5th Assessment reports on Climate Impacts to the Economy & Climate Adaptation Financing • Innovative insurance tools for adaptation • Private sector solutions advancing equity 🔗 Agenda and materials will be available on the ICARP TAC website 10 days before the meeting: lci.ca.gov/climate/icarp/… 👉🏼Register to attend and be part of the conversation shaping California’s climate resilience: csus.zoom.us/meeting/regist… The ICARP Technical Advisory Council (TAC or Council) facilitates the development of holistic, complimentary strategies that increase California’s resilience to climate change, advance equity and environmental justice, and benefit both greenhouse gas emissions reductions and adaptation efforts. #ClimateAction #ClimateResilience #Adaptation #California #ICARP

🏗️ Infrastructure shapes how California moves, lives, and grows. 🚆 From expanding transit and modernizing transportation systems to investing in housing, clean energy, and climate resilience, these efforts connect communities and create pathways to opportunity across the state. 🌇In California, infrastructure is about more than what we build—it’s about how we build: advancing equity, supporting sustainable growth, and strengthening communities for the future. 🔗Visit the LCI website to learn more: lci.ca.gov.  #InfrastructureWeek #BuildingCA #SustainableGrowth #CaliforniaFuture #CommunityDevelopment

Keep rolling! 🚴🏽‍♂️    Biking to work isn’t just great for your health—it’s a win for the planet 🌍 too. Just ask our LCI Director, Samuel Assefa, who lives the climate-friendly lifestyle he helps promote.     Director Assefa plays a key role in the LCI’s and SGC’s mission to build healthy, thriving, #ClimateResilient communities—but he doesn’t stop there. He bikes 90% of the time, often spotted around downtown Sacramento with his helmet in one hand and a work bag in the other.  🌟That also explains why his shoes may not always match his suit. Style meets sustainability. 💚     He doesn’t just ride for the environment—he genuinely enjoys it! 🚵🏾Biking has been his go-to form of transportation for more than three decades, across multiple cities and climates—including Seattle, the hills of San Francisco, Chicago, and Boulder. 🌦️Rain, snow, or shine—he bikes.     🌱A 2022 UCLA study found that swapping a car for a bike just once a day can reduce your transportation carbon emissions by 67%.     Imagine the impact if we all biked just one day this May!     #BikeToWorkWeek #BikeToWork #EcoCommute #SustainableLiving

Calling all Student Artists: Artists and designers can help shape how California understands and responds to climate change. 🎨🌎 California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment is seeking bold, original artwork from students in visual arts, illustration, and design that captures the realities of climate change — and resilience — across California. Through artistic interpretations of the Fifth Assessment’s findings, this competition highlights the power of art to advance climate conversations while offering students an opportunity for statewide exposure. Selected artwork may be featured in official Fifth Assessment communications and promotional materials. One selected artist will work directly with the Fifth Assessment team to develop 10 posters for the Resilient California Summit (October 20–22, 2026 in Sacramento) and will receive $5,000 for the rights to use their designs. 📅 Entry Open: May 14, 2026  📅 Submission Deadline: May 28, 2026  🎓 Eligibility: Current students at California public colleges and universities  🖼️ Work Samples: Up to 3 images California is already experiencing the impacts of climate change — from drought and wildfire to flooding, rising seas, and extreme heat. Communities throughout the state are developing innovative strategies and responses to confront the climate crisis and strengthen resilience. This is an opportunity to help tell that story through compelling visual art. Learn more about the contest and submit your artwork here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…

⭐ Proud to highlight the leadership and representation of LCI's Senior Deputy Director, Abby Edwards, at the Secretary Speaker Series: Ready, Set, Go! California’s Climate Bond in Action – Unleashing Transformational Investments Across the Golden State webinar hosted by the California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA). With nearly 400 participants joining the webinar, today’s conversation showcased how California’s Climate Bond is being translated into real, on-the-ground impact—supporting wildfire risk reduction, water resilience, habitat restoration, farmland protection, and climate adaptation across the state. Abby Edwards helped bring forward an important perspective on how state agencies and partners are working together to streamline implementation and accelerate investments that strengthen communities and protect California’s natural landscapes. Grateful for the continued collaboration across state leaders and nonprofit partners committed to turning climate investment into meaningful action. 💻 If you missed it, the session recording is now available on YouTube: youtube.com/live/4dU30ivdm… 🔗@calnatresources' Prop. 4 Climate Bond webpage: bondaccountability.resources.ca.gov/Propositions/P…

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? If you’re excited by big ideas, and turning plans into real-world impact, LCI has new opportunities to join our team. Come help shape a more climate-resilient, equitable California. 👥 Accounting Administrator I (Lead Specialist) Support California state operations by leading complex accounting work related to Accounts Receivable, Office Revolving Fund/Travel, and General Ledger activities. This role applies governmental accounting and financial reporting expertise to analyze transactions and maintain accurate records within the state’s Financial Information System for California (FI$Cal). 📊 Ideal for professionals with strong accounting, budgeting and analytical experience in public sector finance Apply by May 20 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

🌟 𝐋𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞? If you’re excited by big ideas, and turning plans into real-world impact, LCI has new opportunities to join our team. Come help shape a more climate-resilient, equitable California. 👥 Executive Office Analyst II (Administrative Support Liaison) Join California’s climate resilience and sustainable land use efforts by supporting LCI’s Executive Office. This role coordinates high-level administrative and policy support for the Director and Chief Deputy Director while working across state and federal agencies, the Legislature, and the Governor’s Office on complex, high-impact initiatives. ️ Apply by May 28 🔗 calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Jo…

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🌎 Ready, Set, Go! Climate Bond in Motion - Transformational Investments at Work across the Golden State! Join Senior Deputy Director Abby Edwards on Tuesday, May 12, at 12 p.m. for a conversation with California Natural Resources @CalNatResources Secretary Wade Crowfoot @WadeCrowfoot and other state leaders to discuss how Climate Bond funding is reaching communities — and how we’re making it easier to put these dollars to work where they’re needed most. 🗓 Tuesday, May 12 🕛 12–1 p.m. 💻 Virtual (Zoom) Register today: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist… Across the state, Climate Bond investments are turning into real results — helping communities: • Reduce wildfire risk • Strengthen water supplies • Restore habitats • Expand access to the outdoors • Protect farmland • Prepare for a hotter, drier future Join the conversation! #ClimateAction #California

Join us as California unveils its newest climate change projections—foundational data that will guide smarter policies, informed investments, and resilient communities for decades to come. Preparing for Impact: Unveiling California’s New Climate Change Projections to Guide our Actions marks the rollout of California’s Fifth Climate Change Assessment, bringing forward the latest insights on future climate, sea level rise, water systems, and wildfire risks across the state. Be part of the conversation—attend this kickoff event to learn, connect with experts, and help shape California’s climate‑ready future. Register now! 📅 May 26 🕐 1-5 P.M. 🔗 Zoom link: ca-water-gov.zoom.us/webinar/regist… 🎫 Eventbrite link (for in-person attendance): eventbrite.com/e/preparing-fo… Sign up for the Fifth Assessment Newsletter to stay informed, engaged, and connected as we continue to roll out products of the Fifth Assessment: lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/Yjft3IB #ClimateProjections #CaliforniaClimate #CNRA #ClimateScience #Sustainability @CalNatResources @CalEnergy

As Public Service Recognition Week comes to a close, we want to thank every department and employee who participated,  reflected and shared appreciation this week. 💙    If your team hosted a picnic, luncheon or recognition event, keep sharing your moments using #PSRWCA and #CAServingCA — the celebration continues!    #PublicServiceProud  @CalSGC

🌍#ICYMI: California and African leaders came together during the California-Africa Climate and Economic Forum in San Francisco to strengthen partnerships focused on climate action, clean transportation, sustainable trade, and economic opportunity. Hosted during San Francisco Climate Week, the forum brought together representatives from Kenya, Nigeria, Uganda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo alongside California leaders, UK Special Climate Envoy Rachel Kyte, industry experts, academic institutions, and international partners to advance global collaboration on climate resilience and innovation. Throughout the day, discussions explored: 🚉 Transportation decarbonization ✈️ Sustainable aviation connectivity 🔋 Clean energy innovation 💰 Climate finance & economic growth 🌍 International partnerships & trade opportunities ✨The event featured participation and collaboration from partners including @CA_Trans_Agency, CalSTA Secretary @ToksOmishakin, @CaliforniaEPA, @CAGoBiz, @ucdavis, @ITS_UCDavis, @BayAreaCouncil, @exploratorium, @SFClimateWeek, and @PhotonMarine. Along with: Michael Ivenso, Fatuma Hussein, British Consul General to San Francisco Eleanor Kiloh, and additional partners from government, academia, industry, and the nonprofit sector. “It’s never been more important to work together — across borders and oceans — to build a collective future where economic opportunity and environmental stewardship go hand in hand,” said LCI Director @samassefa. 🌐The forum reinforced California’s commitment to building global partnerships that support climate solutions, innovation, and shared prosperity for communities around the world. 🔗Learn more on the CalSTA website: calsta.ca.gov/press-releases… #ClimateAction #CleanTransportation #Sustainability #California #GlobalPartnerships

#CapandInvest funds in action!

Wildfire smoke can make evacuations even more dangerous. This #WildfirePreparednessWeek, as you prep your go-bag, don’t overlook your health & safety. Smoke safety matters—especially when every minute counts. If traveling to cleaner air, take steps to reduce smoke exposure.