Minnesotans are encouraged to share feedback through Nov. 9, 2025
Minnesota state government is inviting Minnesotans to share feedback on a draft of the 2026 Climate Action Framework – an updated summary of actions that will reduce climate pollution and prepare communities for the impacts of climate change. The original framework, published in 2022, laid the foundation for more than 40 climate laws and programs passed during the 2023 legislative session.
The 2026 framework will include a more comprehensive set of actions with a stronger focus on collaboration, community benefits, and workforce needs. Increased state and federal investments in climate action over the last three years have resulted in new opportunities that will be defined in the updated framework.
“Every Minnesotan has a role to play in our response to climate change,” said MPCA Commissioner Katrina Kessler. “As we update the Climate Action Framework, we want to hear from you. How is your community experiencing climate change? What climate solutions will have the biggest impact on you and your community? We want this plan to represent all of Minnesota.”
The updated framework accelerates actions necessary to meet Minnesota’s climate targets, including a 50% reduction in climate pollution by 2030 and 100% carbon neutrality by 2050. It includes the six goals for climate action that were in the original framework and adds a seventh goal focused on energy-efficient buildings:
- clean transportation
- climate-smart natural and working lands
- resilient communities
- clean energy
- healthy lives and communities
- clean economy
- efficient and resilient buildings
Minnesota’s 2025 greenhouse gas inventory underscores the urgent need to reduce climate pollution. The state saw a 6.4% increase in greenhouse gas emissions between the end of 2020 and the end of 2022. The COVID-19 pandemic changed how Minnesotans lived and worked in 2020 and 2021, reducing emissions. As Minnesotans returned to pre-pandemic routines, emissions that dropped steeply in 2020 rebounded, reflecting a national trend.
Despite the rebound, emissions from sectors like transportation and electricity generation remain below 2019 levels. We’re making progress, but we must accelerate our actions to meet our climate goals.
Minnesotans can read a draft of the updated Climate Action Framework and take a short survey to provide their feedback or by visiting mn.gov/framework. Comments on the draft will be accepted through Nov. 9, 2025.