Boston's Climate Plan

On Earth Day 2011, Mayor Thomas M. Menino released A Climate of Progress, the City of Boston's Climate Action Plan update.  Based on the wide-ranging recommondations from the Climate Action Leadership Committee's Sparking the Climate Revolution, A Climate of Progress is Boston's blueprint for meeting the goal of 25% reduction in greenhouse gas emission by 2020.

A Climate of Progress

Major Goals Include:

  • Reducing community greenhouse gas emissions 25% by 2020 and 80% by 2050.
  • Incorporating projected climate change into all formal planning and project review processes.
  • Engaging all segments of the community in climate actiomn and leadership.
  • Developing innovative businesses and workforce skills to take advantage of climate action opportunities.

Sparking the Climate Revolution

In March 2009, Mayor Thomas M. Menino announced the formation of the Boston Climate Action Leadership Committee and Community Advisory Committee. The charge to the committees was to give recommendations to the Mayor on the next set of goals, policies, and programs that Boston should establish for itself as it confronts the risks and opportunities of global climate change. Following a year-long public process, the committees presented Mayor Menino with a consensus report: Sparking Boston's Climate Revolution.  The report contains wide-ranging recommendations for reducing Boston's contribution to climate change, addressing the changes we cannot avoid, and engaging the entire Boston community in the effort.

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    Leadership Committee Work & Information

    The Mayor's Climate Action Leadership Committee and the Community Advisory Committee worked vigorously over the past year to research, draft, and present the City with an updated climate planning report.

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    Climate Action Leadership Committee Report Release

    Boston's Climate Action Leadership Committee presents Mayor Thomas M. Menino with a set of wide-ranging recommendations aimed at significantly reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for the risks of climate change in Boston.

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    Greenhouse Gas Emission Reports

    The updated municipal and community greenhouse gas emission reports for Boston are available online. 
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