Governors Council on Climate Change
Taking Action on Climate Change and Building a More Resilient Connecticut for All
On September 3, 2019, Governor Ned Lamont issued Executive Order No. 3 , re-establishing and expanding the membership and responsibilities of the Governor’s Council on Climate Change (GC3).
Download the GC3 Phase 1 Report Near Term Actions (January 2021)
GC3 Progress Tracking
Download the public comments from the survey
Download emailed public comments
The GC3's membership includes 23 members...
1. Monitor and report...
- Evaluating opportunities...
- Assessing integration into agency planning...
- Evaluating policy effectiveness...
- Identifying new mitigation strategies...
2. Develop and implement adaptation strategies...
- Conducting an inventory...
- Revising the 2011 Connecticut Climate Change Preparedness Plan
- Reporting alignment across agencies...
Meetings of the GC3...
- Governor's Council on Climate Change Meetings
- GC3 Working Group Meetings
- New London and Groton Community Climate Solutions Workshop
- Governor's Executive Order 21-3 on Climate Overview Recording | Slides
Related Reports and Publications
- Building a Low Carbon Future for CT
- Executive Summary
- Climate Change Preparedness Plan
- Economic and Fiscal Impacts
- Mid-term Target Recommendation
- Reference Case Inputs
- Exploratory Report
Press Releases & Media
- Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order...
- Governor Lamont Signs Executive Order Strengthening...
- Gov. Malloy Releases Climate Change Recommendations...
- Gov. Malloy Signs Landmark Bills...
- Press Release on Creation of GC3
Exploring Climate Solutions Webinar Series
History of the GC3
The Council submitted its recommendations... Building a Low Carbon Future for Connecticut
Contact the GC3: DEEP.climatechange@ct.gov
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Content Last Updated November 7, 2022