Climate Ready Boston
Climate Ready Boston is an initiative to develop resilient solutions to prepare our City for climate change.
Boston residents are already affected by extreme heat, rain, snow and flooding. These trends will likely continue. The City launched Climate Ready Boston to help Boston plan for the future impacts of climate change.
Climate Ready Boston is an ongoing initiative. We released a comprehensive study report in December 2016 that you can read below. We are now working with the community and other partners to help advance our vision for a Climate Ready Boston.
Climate Ready Boston is a partnership with the Green Ribbon Commission with support from the Massachusetts Office of Coastal Zone Management.
Climate Ready Boston report (December 2016)
This report includes high-quality maps and as a result may have a slow load time, especially on mobile devices. You can also read this report by reserving a hard copy through the Boston Public Library.
Climate preparedness is one aspect of how the City of Boston is addressing climate change. Learn about our initiatives to reduce pollution that causes climate change.
Recommended Resilience Strategies
The City has received a set of recommended climate resilience initiatives to address Boston’s climate risks.
Climate Ready Boston is an ongoing initiative. We're working with the community and other partners to help advance our vision for a Climate Ready Boston in focus areas across the City.
The Boston Research Advisory Group prepared a detailed projection report of the climate change impacts for Boston. Read more about the science behind these projections.
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Below are resources related to climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation planning in Boston and the greater metro area.
