Our Work
Our Approach
Mountain communities are on the front lines of climate change, and they are also uniquely positioned to lead.
Our mission is to accelerate climate action by connecting local governments, ski resorts, businesses, and community leaders with the solutions, intelligence, and collaborative networks they need to create lasting impact.
Join a peer network of mountain towns tackling the same challenges.
Access proven solutions and real-time climate intelligence.
Move from planning to implementation with support from those who've done it.
Share what works so the whole network moves faster.
Our 2026 Initiatives
Annual Event
Attend the annual gathering of mountain and rural community stakeholders committed to climate action.
Collaboration
Collaborate and tackle complex climate solutions with experts and colleagues. Check out our Summer 2026 working groups below.
Learn MoreIn-Person
We bring community leaders together for a day of collaboration and regional problem-solving.
See Our Events CalendarOnline Platform
A first-of-its-kind platform equipping communities with case studies, implementation guides, policy templates, data, vendor insights, and direct connections to leaders who have done the work.
Launching Late 2026
Climate Intelligence
Real-time climate news and analysis for mountain communities, keeping mountain town leaders ahead of the curve.
Access The Elevation ReportLeadership Development
Meaningful climate action only happens with unwavering local leadership. This program identifies, trains, and equips the next generation of emerging leaders with the skills to run for office and shape local climate policy.
Launching Mid-2026
Policy
Mountain communities are economic drivers with elected officials and ski resort leaders having a powerful voice. We leverage their influence to help drive new climate policies forward at the state and federal levels.
This first-of-its-kind tool connects communities that need help, with those who have successfully deployed solutions — streamlining project planning and deployment.
Explore the Solutions FrameworkBuild the political will and public momentum needed for bold climate action. Campaigns, coalitions, and community voice.
Build local power and local prosperity. Community solar, microgrids, battery storage, and utility-scale renewables.
Create efficient, affordable, and healthy spaces. From heat pump retrofits to building performance standards and all-electric new construction.
Move toward a zero-waste, circular economy. Organics diversion, construction waste reduction, and single-use plastic policies.
Enable clean, connected movement for all. EV charging infrastructure, e-bike networks, fleet electrification, and regional transit solutions.
Prepare your community to thrive in a changing climate. Wildfire protection, water conservation, forest health, and ecosystem restoration.
Create the financial pathways that make climate action possible. Green bonds, revolving loan funds, energy codes, and public-private partnerships.
Turn public support into lasting change. Inclusive engagement, grassroots organizing, and sustainable tourism strategies that bring everyone along.
"MT2030 has played a monumental role in Ridgway's climate action efforts, both by providing a platform where we can get inspiration and guidance from mountain towns of all sizes, as well as by providing technical assistance and resources of all kinds. We're stronger together!"