St. Paul has adopted an updated roadmap for addressing climate change, setting priorities for the next five years as the city continues pursuing its goal of carbon neutrality by 2050.

The St. Paul City Council unanimously approved the updated Climate Action and Resilience Plan on May 27. The plan updates the original framework adopted in 2019 and outlines strategies for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, preparing for climate impacts and advancing environmental equity.

The updated plan emphasizes reducing emissions from buildings and transportation, expanding energy efficiency programs, increasing clean energy use and strengthening climate resilience in neighborhoods most vulnerable to environmental impacts.

City officials say the plan was shaped through extensive community engagement involving residents, businesses, city departments and the Climate Justice Advisory Board.

The updated framework also seeks to integrate climate considerations into long-term planning, infrastructure investments and transportation policies. Initiatives include support for walking, biking, public transit and electric vehicle adoption.

For St. Paul residents, the plan will guide city decisions affecting energy use, transportation investments, housing programs and environmental initiatives over the next five years.

Council President Rebecca Noecker said the update translates long-term goals into measurable actions, while Council Member Saura Jost noted that climate change will continue influencing city operations regardless of policy debates.

The city plans to track progress through its online climate dashboard.

The plan and dashboard are available at climateaction.stpaul.gov and stpaul.gov/departments/mayors-office/climate-action.