--- title: "Climate XChange" url: "/our-work/building-nationwide-climate-policy-dashboard" type: case_study date: 2024-11-12 updated: 2025-09-17 --- # Climate XChange Climate XChange # Building a Nationwide Climate Policy Dashboard [ View the site ](https://www.climatepolicydashboard.org/) ![A state capitol building](/sites/default/files/styles/promo_medium/public/2024-11/cxc-hero_pexels-mikejudkins-1146358_edited.jpg.webp?itok=zKA_Golt) [Climate XChange](https://climate-xchange.org/), a nonprofit organization with over 15,000 members, aims to drive a zero-emissions economy by advancing climate policy nationwide. Central to this mission is tracking climate policies across all 50 US states and presenting them in an online dashboard. We built a new, user-friendly, interactive dashboard that lets policymakers, researchers, and the public easily compare and analyze policies at the state level. Now, updates are a breeze, thanks to simple spreadsheet uploads. Service areas - [ Strategy ](/services/strategy) - [ Development ](/services/development) - [ Design ](/services/design) [ See all project services ](#services) ![Single state example from the Climate XChange dashboard](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xs/public/2024-11/cxc_home-and-state.jpg.webp?itok=nd3AC2i0) ## Establishing clear goals We quickly researched the state policy space, the existing dashboard, and its users and maintenance processes. Through interviews, surveys, and workshops with stakeholders, we set clear goals to: - **Establish a user-friendly structure** for state policy information, allowing Climate XChange to showcase how to advance policies when opportunities exist. - **Identify the ideal technologies** for powering the dashboard. - **Position Climate XChange to get buy-in** from data partners and secure funding for future development. ## Improving the interface We redesigned the content structure and built clickable prototypes for key pages and templates, enabling users to find information faster. These designs gave Climate XChange an invaluable tool for presenting the new dashboard to potential partners and funders. ![Showing the full state map for the climate policy dashboard](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xs/public/2024-11/cxc_improving-interface.jpg.webp?itok=jjfZDMpk) ## Complex data management and visualization The dashboard needed to manage and visualize data from a large partner network. We streamlined updates by setting up an easy CSV upload workflow, saving time and costs and paving the way for integrating future partners. Data is stored in Drupal, while JavaScript powers visualizations and interactivity. Users can now compare up to three states side-by-side, offering a clear view of policy implementations. ![Comparing different states in a responsive table in the Climate XChange dashboard](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xs/public/2024-11/cxc-comparison-tool.png.webp?itok=G2vHxaQP) ## Responsive design and accessibility The dashboard is functional and accessible across devices and for users with disabilities, ensuring a consistent design and user experience. We used semantic HTML for screen readers, strong color contrast, keyboard navigation, ARIA attributes for interactive elements, responsive tables for data-heavy areas, and easy-to-read fonts. ![Climate XChange responsive dashboard overview - showing the Illinois page in desktop, tablet, and mobile screen sizes.](/sites/default/files/styles/wide_xs/public/2024-11/cxc_responsive.png.webp?itok=FeclaPQE) ## A valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and climate advocates Users can now easily track and compare state policies, supporting better-informed decisions. The interactive features and data visualizations have received positive feedback for their user-friendliness and clarity. The new dashboard also saves Climate XChange staff significant time—what once took days or even a week can now be done in minutes with a quick spreadsheet upload. > *Lullabot has exceeded our expectations in bringing this user-friendly and data-rich platform to life, and it is already making a significant impact on the climate policy landscape.* > > > > **Jonah Kurman-Faber**, Policy & Research Director at Climate XChange ## Services We provided the following kinds of services to help this project succeed. - Digital & Content Strategy - Drupal Development - Front-end Development - Technical Architecture - Technical Project Management - UI Design - User & Market Research - UX & Design You must have JavaScript enabled to use this form. ## Get in touch with us ### Tell us about your project. We'd love to hear from you! First Name Last Name Your email address Your organization How you heard about us Tell us more Leave this field blank