Office of Environmental Justice
and Climate Health

Overview

On April 5, 2022, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors passed a motion to establish the Office of Environmental Justice and Climate Health to advance the County's commitment to improve public health outcomes and reduce public health disparities in communities overburdened by pollution exposure and poor air quality. The directive included the development of a strategic plan and shifting the Office's focus from emergency response to prevention.

Key focus areas of the strategic plan will include:

• Communication

  Monitoring progress over time and communicating information with partners and stakeholders.

• Community Engagement

  Consulting and engaging with partners and stakeholders.

• Data

  Identifying data surveillance systems, data dashboards or other data needs to understand current environmental health conditions.

• Interagency Coordination

  Coordinating with related County initiatives to clarify roles and responsibilities of various efforts.

• Policy

  Setting policy areas of focus to improve public health outcomes and reduce public health disparities in communities overburdened by pollution exposure and poor air quality.

Join our public workshops taking place countywide to gather community and stakeholder input. Your input in the strategic planning process will help shape the Office's priorities for the next 5 years.

• Public Workshop Power Point Presentation on January 25, 2024 [ English | Español ]
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

If you would like to stay informed of the strategic planning process, receive periodic updates, and/or announcements from our office send an email titled "Listserv" to DPH-OEJCH@ph.lacounty.gov with your contact information.