Read the 2024 Climate Action Plan! 

2024 Climate Action Plan

We are thrilled to release our comprehensive Climate Action Plan in June 2024! The plan details the goals, strategies, and actions to be implemented in the park in order to ensure our organization is doing its best to help ensure the Esplanade is prepared for a changing climate and meet the needs of future generations of visitors. At the forefront of the Climate Action Plan, we focused on resiliency, inclusion, and carbon neutrality, detailing those metrics in over 80+ park action items. We are committed to updating the plan regularly as new thought processes and innovations come to our attention, so keep an eye out on this page and our socials! 

Additionally, we are pleased that the final Plan included several important engagement measures, including:

  • Organizational participation in the Green Ribbon Commission, a group of institutional and civic leaders in Boston working to develop shared strategies for fighting climate change  
  • Consulting stakeholders, partners, and community members on best practices   
  • Developing an internal working group to help catalyze our organizational actions   
  • Evaluating our current commitments towards a greener future, such as the L.E.A.F (Lasting Esplanade Arbor Fund) initiative and Shoreline Restoration strategy  
  • Collecting and analyzing emissions data from our staff and park experts, energy consumption, and waste generation to support actions that reduce our environmental impact  

Please direct any comments, questions, or concerns to Ali Badrigian, Director of Projects & Planning, at abadrigian@esplanade.org, and check back here later this year for continuous updates on the Climate Action Plan!  

 

Climate Action Statement 

During our participation in the 2021 Fall cohort with the Green Ribbon Commission, EA established an internal working group dedicated to creating a comprehensive Climate Action Statement. This statement serves as the foundation and direction for our efforts in the park. Below is the result of our original vision and commitment.

In accordance with our longstanding commitment to maintain and enhance the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, the Esplanade Association recognizes the civic responsibility we have to fortify these 64 acres in the face of a changing climate.   

While continuing our successful partnership with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and deepening our engagement with all who care about this state park, the Esplanade Association commits to the following actions:  

  1. Enhance our stewardship of the Esplanade’s ecosystem to foster resiliency, biodiversity, and human health.  
  2. Ensure our outreach and educational, cultural, and recreational programs incorporate environmental justice principles.  
  3. Achieve carbon neutrality in the park and as an organization by 2030.  

We must act now to secure a more resilient Esplanade, for all!