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Climate change partnerships and collaborations  

Learn more about the Executive Climate Office's partnerships on climate action.

King County is working across government jurisdictions and collaborating with a diverse set of partners to address the impacts of climate change and advance regional climate action. These partners include:

  • Businesses
  • Non-profit organizations
  • Community-based organizations
  • Coalitions
  • Collaborative working groups

King County-Cities Climate Collaboration

King County and 23 partners are collaborating through the King County-Cities Climate Collaboration (K4C) to coordinate and enhance the effectiveness of local government climate and sustainability action. 

Elected officials at the October 13th, 2023 K4C Elected Official Work Session

Climate Equity Community Task Force 

A group of community leaders who represent frontline communities and organizations across greater King County. They were central to the development of the Sustainable & Resilient Frontline Communities section of the 2020 Strategic Climate Action Plan, which was King County's first climate justice framework.

 CECTF members

Puget Sound Climate Preparedness Collaborative 

A network of local and tribal governments, regional agencies, and organizations working together to enhance regional coordination and advance climate change preparedness in Puget Sound.

Coalition for Climate Careers

Coalition for Climate Careers (C3) is a strategic partnership with King County, The Port of Seattle, and The City of Seattle. They focus on policy, funding, and community engagement to support green job growth and quality training.

C3 prioritizes frontline communities and workers affected by the green economy transition, by:

  • Providing policy guidance
  • Providing funding for public and private workforce partnerships
  • Promoting green career opportunities
  • Fostering cross-community collaboration​
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