Boston's Climate Action Plan
We’re taking action now to ensure that Boston can be a thriving city for generations to come.
Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan (2030 CAP) is Boston's roadmap for how we will reduce our carbon emissions and protect our neighborhoods from climate change, while centering climate justice. Achieving our 2030 and 2050 emissions goals will provide benefits to every neighborhood in Boston: energy affordability, good paying jobs, safer streets, reduced pollution, and improved public health. This plan is a direct result of collaboration and feedback with community members and our deep partnerships with Boston’s businesses and institutions, all with a shared goal of helping Boston thrive for generations to come.
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Note: The public comment period ends on March 30, 2026, at 9 a.m.
Timeline
NEW: READ THE SECOND DRAFT
The City of Boston’s 2030 Climate Action Plan second draft is now available for public comment through March 30th, 2026.
This draft of the Climate Action Plan reflects the priorities, concerns, and ideas shared by residents and stakeholders across Boston through our community engagement process. Help us shape Boston’s climate priorities for the next five years. The final plan will be published in Spring 2026. Now’s the time to get involved:
The public comment form has been made available in Spanish. El formulario para enviar comentarios públicos está disponible en español aquí.
Help us spread the word about the Climate Action Plan! We want to hear from as many Boston residents as possible. Use the resources below to share the plan with your friends and neighbors:
↗ Presentations about the Climate Action Plan can be found in the sections below.
↗ Additional translation and accessibility requests can be made via email to environment@boston.gov
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 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. As the final Plan begins to take shape, the Climate Council will work to move from planning to implementation of the various strategies and actions.
READ THE EXECUTIVE ORDER
2019 Climate Action Plan
The last Climate Action Plan was published in 2019, setting the course for the city’s climate efforts through 2024 by establishing key goals and strategies to reduce emissions. As we move forward, we are building on the progress made so far to shape the next phase of our climate action.
Summaries of the 2019 climate action plan are available below:
- English
- Español (Spanish)
- Kreyòl ayisyen (Haitian Creole)
- 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese)
- Kriolu (Cape Verdean Creole)
- Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese)
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.
Who's Involved:
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Note: The public comment period ends on March 30, 2026, at 9 a.m.
