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The 2020-21 Budget: Climate Change Proposals, Legislative Analyst's Office

California Agencies

In this report, we assess the Governor’s major 2020-21 budget proposals related to climate change. The four proposals we evaluate are:

• Cap-and-Trade Expenditure Plan ($965 Million). The budget includes a $965 million (Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund [GGRF]) discretionary cap-and-trade expenditure plan. Funding would mostly go to a variety of existing environmental programs, including programs related to low carbon transportation, local air quality improvements, and forestry.

• Expanded Climate Adaptation Research and Technical Assistance ($25 Million). As part of the cap-and-trade expenditure plan, the Governor proposes $25 million (GGRF) ongoing for several new and expanded climate adaptation research and technical …

Water Resilience Portfolio, January 2020, California Natural Resources Agency, California Environmental Protection Agency, California Department Of Food And Agriculture

California Agencies

In April 2019, Governor Newsom directed state agencies through Executive Order N-10-19 to develop a “water resilience portfolio,” described as a set of actions to meet California’s water needs through the 21st century. The order identified seven principles on which to base this portfolio:

• Prioritize multi-benefit approaches that meet several needs at once » Utilize natural infrastructure such as forests and floodplains
• Embrace innovation and new technologies
• Encourage regional approaches among water users sharing watersheds
• Incorporate successful approaches from other parts of the world
• Integrate investments, policies, and programs across state government
• Strengthen partnerships with local, federal and tribal governments, …