Establishes the Office of Resilience to develop a statewide resilience plan for climate threats.
The Climate Resilient New York Act of 2026 establishes the Office of Resilience within the executive branch to coordinate efforts to reduce climate threats. The Office of Resilience will develop a strategic statewide resilience plan, focusing on flood, extreme heat, and other climate risks. The plan will include vulnerability assessments, maps of climate-related projects, and a framework for project development, funding, and implementation. The Office will also engage with state agencies and the public to ensure resilience efforts are coordinated and equitable.
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