On Earth Day, the New York City Housing Authority released their 2026 Sustainability Agenda. It comes 10 years after its last agenda, and NYC has made many incredible strides in climate policy since then. Building on the work they have already done, NYLCV is excited about what this agenda proposes and supports the goals set forth.
NYCHA sustainability centers on six key priorities: 1) promoting resident health and well-being; 2) addressing NYCHA’s priority physical needs; 3) increasing funding for property upgrades and operations; 4) reducing energy and water usage and greenhouse gas emissions; 5) increasing resiliency to flooding; and 6) increasing resiliency to extreme heat.
Through this, the 2026 Sustainability Agenda commits itself to turn these principles into action with 9 goals that will be accomplished in the next five years, specifying a quantitative target for each goal, and laying out the specific strategies that will be undertaken to reach these targets by 2031. NYLCV dives into these goals below, explaining how NYCHA plans to execute them and what they mean for the environment.
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Our Long Island Cocktail Party will bring together local business leaders, elected officials, community groups and members of the public to celebrate our shared commitment to environmental protection and clean energy in the region.
Learn MoreParks are essential to life in New York City. They bring joy to families, connect neighbors, and strengthen communities. At a time when the United States—and much of the world—feels increasingly polarized, New York City's parks remain one of the few spaces where people can build bridges and relationships.
What's more, NYC's parks provide critical environmental and public health benefits, and they generate billions for the city and save billions more in avoided costs. The next mayor has a major chance to deliver. That's why NYLCV, New Yorkers for Parks, and the Play Fair Coalition released an updated platform for the city's next mayor: Parks 2030!
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Over 100 regional business leaders, elected officials, environmentalists, and NYLCV supporters, gather to celebrate environmental progress in the region and strengthen our shared commitment to New York’s environment.
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On August 13, New York City announced the release of Greater Greenways: The New York City Greenway Plan, a milestone achievement and a top New York League of Conservation Voters priority. Required under Local Law 115 of 2022, which NYLCV strongly supported, the plan is the city’s first comprehensive greenway vision in more than 30 years.
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The New York League of Conservation Voters is thrilled to invite you to our 2025 New York City Cocktail Party! Join us on Tuesday, September 30th, 6pm-8pm at Malibu Farm in Lower Manhattan for an evening of drinks, light refreshments, and great conversation along the East River.
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Join us for a summer kickoff networking event at the beautiful Brooklyn Grange rooftop farm, located in the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
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"We were fortunate this year to have a field of candidates with a strong track record on environmental action. In many races, we had to choose between contenders who all demonstrated serious commitments to climate; in those instances, we focused on candidates who have consistently delivered real results,” said Julie Tighe, President of the New York League of Conservation Voters. “In the mayoral race, Andrew Cuomo and Brad Lander rose above the rest. Governor Cuomo was instrumental in passing the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act and made generational investments in clean air, clean water, and parks. Comptroller Lander has been a leader on climate finance, driving fossil fuel divestment from pension funds, helping to pass the nation-leading plastic bag ban and Styrofoam restrictions, and championing environmental causes throughout his time on the City Council. We are proud to endorse this group of candidates and look forward to working with them to continue advancing environmental progress at the local level.”
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