SB 1300CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California SB 1300 authorizes new international climate coordination office within Natural Resources Agency

Original title: Natural Resources Agency: Secretariat for International Climate Coordination and Cooperation.

August 13, 2026

Climate Policy International Relations Natural Resources State Government NaturalResourcesAgency SecretariatforInternationalClimateCoordinationandCooperation

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The Frame

What this does

The creation of this formalizes a dedicated state-level mechanism to align California's climate initiatives with international partners and policy frameworks.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Natural Resources Agency

The agency is granted new authority to establish and oversee an international climate coordination office.

University of California

The university system is identified as a potential administrator for the new secretariat.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 13, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the to establish a for International Climate Coordination and Cooperation to support state engagement in global climate policy. The new office would be managed by an appointed individual or designated University of California centers.

Key Facts

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Why It Matters

The creation of this formalizes a dedicated state-level mechanism to align California's climate initiatives with international partners and policy frameworks.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the new Secretariat?

It is intended to assist the state's legislative and executive branches in engaging with international climate policy.

Who will run the new office?

The Secretary of the will either appoint an individual or designate one or more University of California centers to oversee it.

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Formalization of International Climate Engagement

The bill signals a move toward institutionalizing international climate diplomacy within the state's existing natural resources framework.

Natural Resources Agency Secretariat for International Climate Coordination and Cooperation

Connected Entities

organizationNatural Resources Agency“The state agency responsible for managing natural and cultural resources.”Map →

organizationSecretariat for International Climate Coordination and Cooperation“A proposed new office to assist with international climate policy.”Map →

organizationUniversity of California“Potential host for the administration of the new secretariat.”Map →

Sources

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openstates.org

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