Empowering local leaders to drive climate action

Developed in partnership with the African American Mayors Association (AAMA) and Elemental Impact, the Toolkit for Local Climate Action is a roadmap for developing robust climate action plans and seizing funding opportunities to address critical infrastructure and economic needs.

The Inflation Reduction Act Tracker tool can help cities and mayors keep track of the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) climate change and environmental justice funding opportunities.

The U.S. Climate Vulnerability Index (CVI) uses 184 data sets to rank over 70,000 census tracts, helping local leaders identify climate risks and prioritize actions to strengthen community resilience.

EDF's Chemical Exposure Action map visualizes industrial chemical exposures and health impacts in communities, helping local leaders advocate for cumulative risk assessments and send tailored messages to the EPA for urgent action.

EDF’s Lead Service Line Replacement Program Map highlights over 200 communities working to replace lead service lines, showing progress and areas of inaction. Local leaders can use the map to see if their community has a replacement program.