Baltimore Region Climate Action Plan
Are you worried about how climate change impacts the Baltimore region? Discover how Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is working to reduce pollution through our climate action plans.
Learn how you can get involved below. Make your voice heard by participating in our public survey before November 11th! Join us in creating a more sustainable future for our communities!
Baltimore Metropolitan Council (BMC) is leading a major planning project to increase environmental sustainability in our region, thanks to a $1 million Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Our goal is to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and make the Baltimore region stronger and more sustainable for future generations.
We are dedicated to making sure everyone – from local officials to community groups and residents – has a say in our plans.
What have we done so far?
Priority Climate Action Plan
Our first major achievement was the completion of the Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) for the Baltimore region. This plan identifies the biggest sources of greenhouse gas emissions and lists the most effective actions to reduce them.
The PCAP focuses on delivering immediate benefits, particularly to historically disadvantaged communities. It also provides a pathway for securing more funding to sustain and expand our efforts.
What’s next?
Comprehensive Climate Action Plan
We are now developing the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP), which will be finalized by June 2025. The CCAP will build on the PCAP’s foundation, offering a detailed strategy for further reducing our region’s greenhouse gas emissions. We are also engaging with community members to ensure that the CCAP is inclusive and reflects the needs and values of the region’s residents.
We want to hear from you! Take our survey on the next tab or click on the Share Your Thoughts tab to see other ways to get involved.
March 2024
The Priority Climate Action Plan (PCAP) lays the groundwork for comprehensive climate action across the Baltimore region.
Discovery Phase for the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP)
May to July 2024
During the discovery phase we are working on data collection for the updated and expanded regional emissions’ inventory.
Listening Phase
September 2024 to March 2025
The listening phase includes the following:
- Launch of the social media campaign
- Release of the PCAP recorded webinar, which provides a comprehensive overview of the plan
- Release of the public feedback survey
- Community events
Take the survey on the Take Our Survey tab and visit the Share Your Thoughts tab to find out other ways to get involved or learn more.
Development Phase
March 2025 to June 2025
Feedback from the public will be used to inform and refine the draft CCAP, including the climate change impacts felt and observed by you, the region’s residents, and the mitigation and adaptation strategies proposed in the plan. There will be a regional virtual event to present the draft Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) and collect comments in Spring 2025.
Release of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP)
June 2025
The final CCAP will be completed and published online. A recorded webinar will also be offered to present an overview of the plan.
