Adapting to Climate Change in Illinois
Change State
This state profile has not yet been reformatted and updated as part of the Fall 2026 State Adaptation Policy Tracker effort. Please double check the information on this page before using. Subscribe to our newsletter to be alerted when a new region has been updated.
Illinois has not developed a statewide adaptation plan. Other resources from the Adaptation Clearinghouse, which have been developed by the state and localities to help communities prepare for climate change, are highlighted below.
The Georgetown Climate Center’s State Adaptation Progress Tracker, which tracks the progress states are making in preparing for the impacts of climate change, was supported by the MacArthur Foundation.
Statewide Adaptation Plans
| Resource Name | Sector(s) Covered | Date |
|---|---|---|
| State of Illinois Drought Preparedness and Response Plan | Rural, Water resources | October 12, 2011 |
| Adapting Conservation to a Changing Climate: An Update to the Illinois Wildlife Action Plan | Biodiversity and ecosystems, Fish and fisheries, Wildlife | May 11, 2011 |
| Illinois SB 1489: Green Infrastructure for Clean Water Act | Biodiversity and ecosystems, Land use and built environment, Water resources | June 30, 2009 |
Local and Regional Plans
More Featured Resources
| Resource Name | Resource Category | Date |
|---|---|---|
| City of Evanston, Illinois Resolution to Support Environmental Justice | Law and Governance | September 2020 |
| Chicago Community Climate Action Toolkit | Education and Outreach |
