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Climate Resilience

Boston is taking action to adapt to and prepare for the impacts of climate change.

In Boston, we experience the effects of climate change on a daily basis. Rising sea levels, stronger storms, and hotter days pose a threat to our city. The City released the Climate Ready Boston report in 2016, which evolved into the Climate Ready Boston initiative. Since 2016, Climate Ready Boston has completed coastal resilience plans for our entire 47-mile coastline as well as a citywide heat resilience plan.

Today, the Office of Climate Resilience and our partners in other departments are implementing climate resilience projects across the city to address coastal flooding, stormwater flooding, and extreme heat. Our webpage serves as a hub of information about Boston's citywide climate resilience work.

 

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    Boston, MA 02201
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Climate Ready Boston

The City of Boston released the Climate Ready Boston report in 2016. The report included a citywide climate vulnerability assessment and strategies to address the impacts of climate change. The report laid the foundation for subsequent actions across the city, including additional planning efforts, policy and regulatory changes, and the formation of the Office of Climate Resilience.

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About the Office of Climate Resilience

The Climate Ready Boston team transitioned to the Office of Climate Resilience in August 2024. Building on the work of the Climate Ready Boston initiative, the new office provides a centralized leadership structure for the City to spearhead the delivery of climate resilience in Boston, in coordination with our partners in other City departments, state and federal agencies, and the private sector. The Office of Climate Resilience is a part of the Environment, Energy and Open Space (EEOS) Cabinet. 

Our work focuses on enhancing the city's preparedness for climate impacts, implementing resilience strategies identified in the Climate Ready Boston plans, securing funding for climate resilience projects, integrating climate resilience into policy and regulations. Additionally, we foster community engagement and education about climate resilience, and work to ensure that climate resilience initiatives are equitable, inclusive, and prioritize support for Boston's environmental justice populations who are most affected by climate change.

The establishment of the Office of Climate Resilience underscores the evolution of Boston’s leadership in the global effort to combat climate change and build resilient urban environments. The City takes an all-of-government approach to this work, with the Office of Climate Resilience coordinating efforts, communicating progress, and leading critical projects. 

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JOIN OUR TEAM

The City’s new Office of Climate Resilience is looking to hire a Senior Project Manager to lead one of its most critical coastal resilience projects: Boston's Coastal Storm Risk Management study with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Learn more about the position and the study!

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    Suite 709
    Boston, MA 02201
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