Media Advisory for Thursday, November 19 - DEC Climate Justice Working Group to Meet

What: The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation's (DEC) Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) will hold a meeting on Thursday, November 19, 2026. The CJWG establishes criteria for identifying disadvantaged communities (DACs) for the purposes of co-pollutant reductions, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, regulatory impact statements, and the allocation of State Climate Act investments to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. 

This meeting will include the approval of minutes from previous meetings, a discussion on CJWG member end-of-terms, and review of the DAC Criteria. Members of the public are welcome to listen to the meeting via webcast. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged and can be done by clicking the WebEx link below. 

When: Thursday, November 19, 1 p.m. 

Where: Virtual - WebEx meeting and registration link

Webinar password: welcome11.19.26 (93526631 from phones) 

Audio: Dial 1-929-251-9612 (New York City); Dial 1-415-527-5035 

Access code: 2824 846 1281 

In-Person: Event locations, times, and partners include:

• The Brooklyn Boardroom, 359 Broadway 19th floor, New York, NY 10018
• New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Headquarters, Boardroom, 17 Columbia Circle, Albany, NY 12203
• DEC Region 5 Office, 1115 New York State Route 86, Ray Brook, NY 12977-0296
• Town of Chenango, Town Hall, Community Room, 1529 NY RT 12, Binghamton, NY 13901
• DEC Region 8 Office, 6274 East Avon-Lima Rd., Avon, NY 14414
• DEC Region 9 Office, 700 Delaware Ave., Buffalo, NY 14209 

Additional Information: This meeting will also be recorded and posted on the Climate Act website within three days, or as soon as practicable. 

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