Preparing for climate change
Climate Ready Boston is our initiative to get the City ready for the long-term impacts of climate change.
Boston residents are already affected by extreme heat, rain, snow and flooding. These trends will only continue. The City launched Climate Ready Boston to help Boston plan for the impacts of climate change and build a resilient future.
Climate Ready Boston is an ongoing initiative. We work with the community and other partners to advance our vision for a Climate Ready Boston.
-
Have Questions? Contact:
-
The Heat Plan
Learn about how we are preparing for increased temperatures and extreme heat events due to climate change. The Heat Plan identifies strategies to address current and future impacts of extreme heat and increase citywide resilience.
the heat planResilient Harbor Vision
Learn about our climate-ready vision to enhance Boston’s waterfront. We want to protect Boston's neighborhoods from sea level rise and flooding due to climate change.
Coastal Resilience Neighborhood Planning
Climate Ready Story project
We are sharing stories of social resilience and connectedness that are showing up in Boston due to COVID-19.
Climate resilience
Progress
Track our progress in implementing the citywide report recommendations
Climate Ready Boston Progress Tool
Across the City, we recognize the importance of tracking our progress and being transparent. This tool is our pilot to improve those efforts in climate resiliency. We want to show the progress we're making on the initiatives recommended in the Climate Ready Boston Outline of Actions.
Climate Ready Report
Resources
ResourcesThe resources below are related to climate change vulnerabilities and adaptation planning in Greater Boston.
From hurricanes and blizzards to house fires and flooding, you need to be prepared and ready to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your community. Get ready, be safe, and stay healthy by building an emergency kit.
