Get Involved with Sustainability

The City set ambitious sustainability goals and carbon emissions reduction targets. While the City takes steps to achieve these goals, involving the Palo Alto community is critical to meeting our aggressive sustainability targets. Find opportunities to take local action on climate and the environment and get involved in the City's sustainability efforts below.

Opportunities for Engagement

Youth Climate Advisory Board

The Palo Alto Youth Climate Advisory Board (YCAB), an advisory body of high school students founded in 2024, is dedicated to environmental sustainability and climate stewardship. Learn more about their work as the inaugural Board gets started and follow along to get involved at /YCAB.

Sustainability and Climate Action Events

Municipal Service Center (MSC) Open House

Get a behind the scenes look at City services. Join us for a fun, educational day with food trucks, music, and other activities.

Worm Composting Workshop: Gamble Garden

Bring out your garden's inner jungle. Learn how easy it is to make your own compost at one of our free compost workshops.

Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting

Come and participate in the Climate Action & Sustainability Committee Meeting. Our committee will be discussing sustainability, making progress towards reducing carbon impacts, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and resource consumption.

Find all sustainability and climate action events here.

Sustainability News

New! Electrify Your Home and Gain Lasting Community Benefits

Electrify My Home brings together the tools and support needed to help you plan, prioritize, and complete upgrades tailored to your home with lasting community benefits.

Earth Month is Community and Connection in Action

April is Earth Month, join the City celebrating all month long and at the annual Earth Day Festival on April 19. This month, come together with community — whether that’s connecting with neighbors, exploring local resources, or reflecting on our shared relationship with the planet.

Apply for the 2026-27 Youth Climate Advisory Board

Applications are open now through June 14 for all Palo Alto incoming and high school students!

Stay up to date on what is happening with sustainability in Palo Alto. See more news here.

Sustainability and Climate Action Plan (S/CAP) Community Outreach

See how the Palo Alto community contributed to the S/CAP update.

Take Action

Learn more about what you can do to lead a more sustainable lifestyle and help Palo Alto achieve it's sustainability goals. Click on the icons below to find actions you can take today and programs and incentives offered by the City that can help.