​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Broward County has taken a deliberate approach to mitigate climate change and strengthen the resilience of our community to its impacts. The Broward Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP) c3.0 update consists of 139 strategic actions for addressing the economic, environmental, and social impacts of climate change​.​



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Underwater: Broward

The Underwater: Broward is a creative public engagement initiative that combines climate science and art to inform, inspire, and activate Broward County residents around critical issues like sea level rise, public health, and community resilience.

In collaboration with renowned climate artist Xavier Cortada, Broward County has brought climate-themed art workshops to middle and high schools across the region. Read More About Underwater: Broward​​


Southeast Florida Regional Climate Change Compact. ​

The Compact is a joint commitment of Broward, Miami-Dade, Monroe, and Palm Beach Counties to partner in mitigating the causes and adapting to the consequences of climate change.

In 2014, the Compact was designated a Clim​ate Action Champion by the White House. The Compact hosts an annual Regional Climate Leadership Summit. Learn more and download materials and recordings from recent Summits. 

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Regional Climate Change​ - RCAP 3.0

​​​​​The Southeast Florida Climate Chance Compact ​​has published the latest Iteration of the Regional Climate Change Plan (RCAP 3.0), which offers updated guidance and support to accelerate local and regional climate action in Southeast Florida and beyond​.  The RCAP outlines goals, recommendations and supporting strategies across 11 focal areas to advance the objectives of achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, and of strengthening the adaptive capacity and climate resilience of communities, institutions and relevant economies.​​

​VIEW THE RCAP 3.0 ONLINE 
DOWNLOAD THE RCAP 3.0​​


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Beat the Heat:

Find local data on heat, temperature forecasts, and tips for staying cool here. Tell us how warm weather affects you by taking our Heat Survey. ​

Integrating Climate Action

Broward County became the first local government to create a stand-alone climate resilience element as part of our Comprehensive Plan. The Climate Change Element is a coordinated initiative consisting of 82 environmental policies which consider how the community will best adapt to and mitigate for the economic, environmental, and social effects of climate change.

It was so innovative it won the National Plan​ning Excellence Award for Environmental Planning by the American Planning Association. To learn more, watch the ​Award Video​.​​​​​​​​​

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​Broward County Municipal Climate Action Plans​

Broward County has taken a shared approach for a changing climate, which involves much collaboration wi
th our municipal partners. Municipalities and local collaborative partners have uploaded the plans detailing the strategy their community is taking to address climate change, and their resilience needs.

To explore the municipal climate action plans, sustainability plans, and more please click here.

2023: A Year of Extremes

With respect to climate, 2023 was an exceptional year for Broward County, South Florida, and globally. Many will recall that Fort Lauderdale experienced unprecedented rainfall during the April 12-13 storm event, causing widespread flooding and losses. In Broward County, we measured 37 days when the heat index exceeded 105°F. at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International compared the historic average of just 5 days. Read More >​