Tracking Recent Climate & Environment Executive Orders
The City of Seattle is already working on many solutions needed to reduce our climate impact. Now is the time to accelerate our climate work and deepen investments in historically underserved communities who will face disproportionate climate impacts.
One Seattle Tree Plan
Mayor Harrell issued an Executive Order in 2023 to reverse recent declines in canopy coverage, improve equity in tree planting, and address climate and affordability issues in tandem.
Transportation and Climate Justice Executive Order
In 2022, Mayor Harrell signed an Executive Order directing City departments to work together to prioritize and expand actions that equitably reduce or eliminate greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) within the transportation sector.
Driving Accelerated Climate Action
Mayor Durkan issued an Executive Order in 2021 directing departments to implement new carbon-based building performance standards, expand transit access and Healthy Streets, and advance clean energy workforce development.
Advancing a Green New Deal for Seattle
Mayor Durkan issued an Executive Order in 2020 to advance a Green New Deal for Seattle, work collaboratively and boldly to eliminate climate pollution, prioritize climate justice, and invest in an equitable transition to a clean energy economy.