Long Island is the longest, largest island in the contiguous United States and is home to 2.8 million residents, making it one of the most populated island in any U.S. state.

So what is the carbon footprint of such a large, densely populated area? In August 2008, ICLEI launched the Long Island Carbon Footprint Project to find out. With support from the Rauch Foundation, ICLEI worked with key local stakeholders to develop a comprehensive regional greenhouse gas emissions inventory for Long Island, which will serve as a tool to drive and support the climate protection activities that have already begun in the region. With its expertise in local climate protection analysis, ICLEI established a regional framework to help all Long Island local governments be engaged and empowered to take individual action.

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Overview

Get an introduction to the Project, including its goals, approach and methodology, outcomes, and related ICLEI resources.
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Project Participants

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Why a Regional GHG Inventory?

Learn what a regional GHG inventory is, how it is different from a government operations inventory, and the details of the Regional GHG Inventory for Long Island.
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Long Island Carbon Footprint Project Results

Results of the Long Island regional inventory, including charts, graphs, and interactive maps.
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Adaptation on Long Island

Possible damaging impacts of climate change on Long Island and potential adaptation actions that can be taken.
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