Department of Environmental Quality to Host Online Forums on Sustainability Plan Progress

BISMARCK, N.D. – After hosting 24 community input meetings across North Dakota and holding dozens of additional stakeholder discussions, the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality (NDDEQ) has developed a draft framework of statewide sustainability strategies.

The public is invited to review and provide feedback on the state’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Reduction Framework during two virtual forums scheduled for:

• Tuesday, July 8, 2025 – 7 to 8 p.m. CDT

• Thursday, July 10, 2025 – 4 to 5 p.m. CDT

The framework outlines:

• Current data and future projections for statewide greenhouse gas emissions

• Practical opportunities to reduce emissions by 2030 and 2050

• Anticipated benefits for communities across North Dakota

Registration is required to participate in the online forums. To register and select a preferred Zoom meeting time, visit www.deq.nd.gov/sustainability.

The draft framework is also available for public review and comment throughout July at www.deq.nd.gov/sustainability.