The Climate Leadership and Community Protection ActClimate Leadership and Community Protection Act, also known as CLCPA. The Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA) is a plan signed into law on July 18, 2019[1] to address climate change and reach net zero emissions in New York State. (CLCPA) is a plan signed into law on July 18, 2019[1] to address climate change and reach net zero emissions in New York State.