North Dakota's First Ever Statewide Sustainability Plan

This plan is designed to align with our commitment to prudent stewardship of our natural resources, while reflecting our core values, fostering innovation, and envisioning a prosperous future.

Our goal is to create a plan that is sensible and beneficial for our unique economic landscape, and which opens doors to new opportunities. We are actively engaging with residents, communities, Tribes, industries, and government entities through July 2025 to explore actionable and ambitious measures that support a sustainable environment, vibrant communities, and a robust economy for both present and future generations.

We invite all residents to participate in shaping this plan, contributing their insights and ideas to ensure it meets our collective needs and aspirations. Together, we can work towards a sustainable future that reflects our shared values and enhances North Dakota’s well-being.

What is North Dakota's Climate Initiative?

North Dakota began developing a sustainability plan in 2023 with a deliverable date of December 2025.

In 2023, former Governor Burgum designated the DEQ as the lead agency for managing the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program, funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The DEQ received $3 million in federal grants to develop two key plans: the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP), due by March 1, 2024, and the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), due by December 1, 2025. For more details, visit the EPA's CPRG program page.

The resulting Sustainability Plan will outline innovative strategies aimed at reducing emissions while supporting vibrant communities across the state.

Fall 2024 Community Survey Results

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North Dakota Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP)

- Overview of North Dakota's Priority Climate Action Plan: ND PCAP Summary

- Check out our full report: ND PCAP (with March 2024 Tribal Amendment)

- North Dakota Baseline Greenhouse Gas Inventory (PDF)

Sustainable Plans in Action - 10 Sector Stories

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Useful Links

ND Sustainability Forum News Release

US EPA CPRG: Climate Pollution Reduction Grants | US EPA

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