We catalyze efforts to create a low-carbon, resilient, and equitable Missoula.

Goals

  • Carbon Neutrality by 2050, measuring and communicating GHG emissions for the Missoula area along the way​
  • Connect and support groups working on climate mitigation and adaptation.
  • Center social equity and community vitality in projects 
  • Harness hope, kindness, and innovation when responding to climate related challenges 
  • Inspire actions within and beyond this community
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Why Cities and Communities?
We think Local Climate Action is pretty important! Some reading on why:

Key Milestones

  • 2010 | University of Montana's Climate Action Plan adopted 
  • 2011 | ClimateWise report published by Clark Fork Coalition, GEOS Institute, and Headwaters Economics
  • 2013 | Missoula's Municipal Conservation and Climate Action Plan adopted
  • ​2013 | Climate Smart Missoula's first climate action plan summit
  • 2014 | Climate Smart Missoula's second climate action plan summit
  • 2015 | Climate Smart Missoula releases Community Climate Action Plan and becomes a new initiative of the Missoula Community Foundation
  • 2016 | Summer Smart launched 
  • 2016 | Missoula Community's first Carbon Emissions Inventory Published 
  • 2017 | Energy Smart and Solar-ease launched
  • 2019 | 100% Clean Electricity Resolution Adopted by Missoula City Council and Board of County Commissioners 
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Climate Rally, 2017.