"I played a pretty good role in trying to get Gov. Romney to finally sign the Massachusetts climate change action plan, " she told CNN's Jim Acosta last March during the Republican primary.

CNN: Obama's new Cabinet picks face big challenges

"Londoners don't have to reduce their quality of life to tackle climate change, but we do need to change the way we live, " said London Mayor Ken Livingstone, announcing the London Climate Change Action Plan.

CNN: London leads climate change fight

Its national action plan on climate change frequently mentions a regional approach.

BBC: South Asian bloc active at climate meeting

We welcome the President's commitment to a major program for promotion of renewable energy, and I drew his attention to India's own ambitious national action plan on climate change, which has eight national missions covering both mitigation and adaptation.

WHITEHOUSE: President Obama and Prime Minister Singh Press Conference

There are reasons why Parliament has evolved this way but the urgent need to take action on climate change requires a change of plan.

BBC: NEWS | Science/Nature | EU 'must walk its climate talk'

He said he was hopeful that an action plan and funding would be agreed at a climate summit in Africa next month.

BBC: NEWS | Science/Nature | UN to talk on climate adaptation

Ms Hyslop highlighted four priority areas in the action plan for Scotland in the EU: energy and climate change, research and creativity, the marine environment and justice.

BBC: EU priorities 2012 debate

On June 2, 2011, the Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released a draft "National Action Plan: Priorities for Managing Freshwater Resources in a Changing Climate, " for public review and comment.

WHITEHOUSE: Office of Science and Technology Policy Blog

Stormy Future for U.S. Property and Casualty Insurers: The Growing Costs and Risks of Extreme Weather Events lays out a plan of action for insurance companies, regulators and investors to deal with the increased risks tied to climate-driven disaster.

FORBES: Climate-Proofing The Insurance Industry