Boston's Climate Action Plan
We're creating a clear vision for how we will reach our carbon neutrality goals while also preparing Boston for climate change.
We are committed to shaping a vibrant, sustainable, and equitable future for Boston. We're currently taking steps to address climate change by both reducing carbon pollution and strengthening our resilience while ensuring all communities are part of a just transition. We use science, policy, and community engagement to plan how we can address the current and long-term impacts of climate change.
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Timeline
Note: The Climate Action Plan release date was pushed back from Fall 2025 to Spring 2026 to allow for more community engagement. Please find our upcoming events below!
READ THE DRAFT
The City of Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan (CAP) draft is now live! This is an early draft, and your feedback is essential to shaping what comes next.
This version includes a preliminary list of high-impact climate action strategies and the draft Climate Justice Framework. Based on public input, a more detailed full draft - including metrics, partnerships, and implementation pathways - will be released in Fall 2025 for public comment, with the final plan to be published in early 2026.
Now’s the time to get involved:
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Help us shape Boston’s climate priorities for the next five years.
The City of Boston will host additional virtual and in person engagement opportunities to help shape the next draft of the 2030 Climate Action Plan. Please sign up for updates below and check back on this page.
Upcoming events
upcoming eventsWhat is a climate action plan?
The Climate Action Plan is Boston's roadmap for how we will reach our carbon emissions reduction and climate resilience goals.
With the plan, Boston will continue to develop as a vibrant and sustainable city for current and future generations. We plan to champion the actions needed to meet the global challenges of climate change.
Meeting Boston’s climate goals requires a plan that reduces carbon emissions in our built environment, helps our communities adapt to climate changes, and makes Boston a place for everyone to thrive. The Boston Climate Action Plan will focus on:
- Making our buildings healthier, more resilient, and fully decarbonized
- Making transportation more sustainable, accessible and equitable
- Powering Boston with clean, renewable energy
- Combatting the risks posed by extreme weather events
- Reducing waste and promoting sustainable consumption
- Protecting and expanding our green space
- Building a green workforce
- Prioritizing public health for a healthier, stronger city
Climate Council
In October 2024, Mayor Wu signed an Executive Order formally creating Boston's Climate Council.
The Climate Council, composed of City leadership, will oversee the development of the 2030 Climate Action Plan, ensuring accountability across all departments. Over the coming months, we will engage communities, stakeholders, and experts to shape a plan that reflects Boston’s needs and priorities.
READ THE EXECUTIVE ORDER
2019 Climate Action Plan
The 2019 Climate Action Plan set the course for the city’s climate efforts through 2024, establishing key goals and strategies to reduce emissions and enhance resilience. As we move forward, we are building on the progress made so far to shape the next phase of our climate action.
We also created an online Story Map to summarize the report:
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Past Events
Past Events
The public information session, held on April 9, 2025, provided an overview of the Climate Action Plan (CAP) development process, Community-Based Partner Program, and a roadmap of the engagement process.
The City of Boston hosted community meetings from May - June to inform the first draft of the 2030 Climate Action Plan.
In this presentation, we shared a summary of the community feedback collected during engagement in the early months of plan development, along with an overview of our early draft strategies for the Climate Action Plan.
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Our Existing Initiatives
How we’re preparing for climate change
We are implementing climate resilience projects across the City to address the impacts of climate change
How we’re reducing emissions
Boston is aiming to reach our goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.
How we’re reducing waste
Zero Waste Boston is our initiative to transform Boston into a zero waste city.
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