Boston announces new Climate Action Plan
Mayor Michelle Wu and the city of Boston released a new Climate Action Plan, outlining a clear roadmap for cutting emissions and preparing for climate change. Led by Chief Climate Officer Brian Swett and the Environment, Energy and Open Space Cabinet, the plan focuses on reducing pollution, improving resilience and guiding how the city grows.
The plan sets targets for 2030 on the way to carbon neutrality by 2050, prioritizing cutting emissions from buildings, the city’s largest source of carbon production, along with expanding clean energy, electrification and climate-ready infrastructure.
For the first time in the city’s history, the plan identifies historic building rehabilitation as a core climate strategy through the advancement of adaptive reuse approaches, such as converting underutilized offices to housing and reducing waste while supporting evolving needs.
