🍃 26 communities just raised the bar on climate action.

While global headlines focus on summits and targets, real progress is happening within communities.

In New York State, 26 communities were just certified as Climate Smart Communities.

That means they’re taking measurable action to:

- Cut emissions.

- Reduce flood risks.

- Address extreme heat.

- Invest in clean energy.

Seven municipalities even achieved Silver Certification, the highest level in the program’s history.

From converting streetlights to LEDs, to redesigning streets with bike lanes and green infrastructure, to launching community composting programs, these are practical, local solutions making life safer and more resilient.

And here’s the bigger picture:

92% of New Yorkers now live in communities that recognise the urgency of climate action.

The lesson?

1. You don’t need to wait for top-down solutions.
   
   Change scales fastest when local leaders act first.
   

2. The climate-smart solutions brings LOTS of value with it.
   
   Greener, less extreme heat and floods and less traffic all leads to more liveable cities.

👉 That’s exactly what we do inside Impact Circle. We help senior leaders design practical, scalable roadmaps that turn ambition into measurable high-value results.

Reply with ‘IMPACT’ and let’s map out how your business can lead from the ground up.

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Best,
Jasper

Source: DEC Announces 26 New Certified Climate Smart Communities