​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​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​.​



Beat The Heat

Last year the average temperature in Broward County was 3.7 degrees warmer than it was a hundred years ago. Review temperature trends, hot spots, heat strategies and more.​

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Seawall Standards

Broward County has created regional guidance so that coastal and tidal flood barriers will continue to provide protection, even under future sea level rise conditions.​

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High Tides and Sea Levels

High tide flooding is expected to accelerate - with major impacts to infrastructure and the economy. Broward’s coastal flood mitigation strategies, tools and resources can help you with your planning.​

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Resilience Dashboard

See how investments made across the County are serving to increase resilience to local climate impacts and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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Carbon Conscious Business

Broward County is partnering with businesses to measure and reduce their carbon footprint. Register to become a Carbon Conscious Business and receive exclusive decals, promotional opportunities, and resources that can save you money.​

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PACE Financing

The Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) program is a financing option for energy efficiency and conservation projects available to both homeowners and business owners in Broward County.​

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NatureScape

The NatureScape Broward program provide resources for creating and maintaining Florida-Friendly landscapes that conserve water, protect water resources and provide wildlife habitat for resident and migratory wildlife.​

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Future Conditions

Broward County is taking a forward-looking approach to planning for the impacts of sea level rise with an emphasis on planning and design requirements.​

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Climate Change Task Force

TheTask Force was created by Broward County  to coordinate county-wide strategies to mitigate the causes and address the local implications of global climate change.​

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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 Climate 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. TheClimate 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 >​