The goal was simple, but the challenge was significant: cut energy use by 10%, reducing pollution and costs for the town and its residents. But when leaders in Jackson, Wyoming set out to tackle this ambitious goal, it wasn’t just about hitting a number – it was about changing the culture and creating a foundation […]
At the Mountain Towns 2030 Summit in Jackson, WY, a dynamic panel convened to discuss how local organizations are advancing sustainable business practices and fostering a culture of environmental stewardship. The session explored the successes of the Sustainable Business Leaders program, a collaboration between the Teton County Integrated Solid Waste and Recycling Department and the […]
When it comes to climate impact, sometimes it takes a village – or ten. EcoAction Partners began with a simple but ambitious idea: create a centralized resource to help rural communities tackle sustainability challenges together. What started as a small nonprofit in Telluride has grown into a regional leader, coordinating efforts across three counties and […]
Over 75 million Americans live in communities managed by Homeowners Associations, or HOAs – so what if those communities could be activated to take positive climate action? That’s exactly what has happened in one community, creating a model that could benefit neighborhoods, individuals, and the planet. In a presentation at the Mountain Towns 2030 conference […]
One of the biggest – and most overlooked – climate solutions is right in front of us: what we do with our money. “The greatest innovation needed to fight climate change isn’t a new electric vehicle or advanced carbon capture—it’s restructuring the way we move and manage money.” That’s Paul Moinester , the founder and […]
Making the transition to clean energy isn’t just a survival strategy for mountain towns facing the impacts of a warming climate – but it also offers a significant economic opportunity. In a discussion at the Mountain Towns 2030 Climate Solutions Summit in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, leaders from two mountain towns – Park City, Utah and […]
A cutting-edge modeling tool from MIT offers the opportunity to predict the potential impact of specific climate actions, empowering leaders to better prioritize – and communicate – their plans to address a warming climate. At the Mountain Town 2030 Climate Solutions Summit in Jackson, WY, Bethany Patten, Senior Lecturer at MIT Sloan School of Management […]
Breckenridge, Colorado (January 22, 2025) – The Town of Breckenridge, Colorado and Mountain Towns 2030 are excited to announce their partnership to host the 2025 Climate Solutions Summit in Breckenridge Colorado on October 7-8, 2025. Since launching in 2019, the Climate Solutions Summit has evolved into the preeminent networking and knowledge-building event for key stakeholders […]
When it comes to making climate issues less polarizing, finding common ground based around shared values and approachable language can help move the conversation forward. In a conversation at the Mountain Towns 2030 conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, Benjamin (Benji) Backer , chairman and co-founder of the largest right-of-center environmental organization, the American Conservation Coalition […]
Speaking to dozens of leaders from mountain towns across America, co-founder and CEO of the non-profit Rewiring America Ari Matusiak and Volts podcast host david roberts emphasized that the journey to net-zero emissions starts at home – and they urged leaders not to underestimate the power of demand from their communities. In a discussion at […]
At the Mountain Towns 2030 Conference in Jackson, WY, James Rattling Leaf, Principal at Wolakota Labs LLC and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, delivered a deeply impactful session about Indigenous and western collaboration to shape a better future. Drawing on his rich heritage and expertise, Rattling Leaf emphasized the critical role of Indigenous […]
What a week we had! Thank you for joining us at the MT2030 Climate Solutions Summit, we’re still buzzing from the energy that you all brought to Breckenridge last week. We truly appreciate you taking the time to be there and hope that you found the Summit inspirational, informative, and most importantly, helpful. Thank you to all […]
Registration is now open for the MT2030 Climate Solutions Summit – Breckenridge PARK CITY, Utah (Aug. 30, 2022) – Mountain Towns 2030 is proud to announce the return of the MT2030 Climate Solutions Summit, the annual gathering of key stakeholders from mountain and outdoor communities working together to implement bold ideas to meet the zero-carbon […]
This month, we hosted a conversation with Erin Beddingfield of the New Buildings Institute about Codes For Climate and what decarbonization means for the built environment. Watch the session via the button below.
With communities impacted by climate change in ways that we never would have imagined just a decade ago, many local governments have made climate planning a priority.” Read Frisco mayor pro-tem Jessie Burley’s letter to the editor calling for mountain community leaders to lead on climate.
Please watch this recorded conversation with a few of our Solutions Project community leaders, sharing their expertise about their approach to climate action: setting goals and meeting challenges, their highlighted projects, and key insights on how you can accelerate your climate action planning. Guests: Kristen Bertuglia, Town of Vail, CO Geoffrey Grimmer, Town of Eagle, […]
We were honored to host White House National Climate Advisor Gina McCarthy at the Colorado Association of Ski Towns annual meeting in Park City. Here is a brief rundown of the event.
