What you need to know: Governor Newsom has been appointed co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance – a bipartisan coalition of 24 governors working to achieve a net-zero carbon pollution future in America by advancing state-led, high-impact climate action.

SACRAMENTO - Governor Gavin Newsom has been appointed co-chair of the U.S. Climate Alliance. Governor Newsom, alongside Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers, will serve on the alliance’s executive committee, overseeing the climate coalition’s strategic direction.

Americans want cleaner air and water, lower costs, and healthier communities - and that’s exactly what Alliance governors are delivering. As the federal government retreats from the climate fight, states are charging ahead. We were built to lead in moments like this, and as co-chair of this coalition, I look forward to partnering with my fellow governors to keep America on track. - Governor Gavin Newsom

The Alliance, consisting of 24 bipartisan governors, represents nearly 60% of the U.S. economy and 55% of the U.S. population. Governor Newsom and Governor Evers were appointed co-chairs by the coalition’s members and will serve a one-year term. The Alliance’s executive committee also consists of New York Governor and outgoing co-chair Kathy Hochul, Delaware Governor Matt Meyer, and Washington Governor Bob Ferguson.

This appointment follows Governor Newsom’s announcement in March that he will serve as co-chair of America Is All In – an expansive coalition of state, local, tribal, private sector, and non-profit leaders supporting climate efforts at the subnational level.