Climate Protection Action Committee Vacancy

The City of Cambridge is looking for new members for its Climate Protection Action Committee.  Appointees will fill a limited number of vacancies on the committee. The committee, which consists of residents and representatives of the universities, the business community, and community organizations, advises the City on climate change mitigation and preparedness strategies and measures.

Cambridge has been working on climate change action since 1999.  The City has an overall goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 80% by 2050.  A new set of climate protection goals and objectives was adopted by the City Council this year.  Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and preparing for climate change will require concerted action by the entire community, and the committee is an important element of the effort to develop policies and programs to help residents, businesses, institutions, and organizations incorporate energy efficiency, renewable energy, resilience, and other measures into their homes and work places.   For more information about climate protection in Cambridge, see http://www.cambridgema.gov/climate.

The committee generally meets on the second Thursday of the month, from 6-8 p.m., at the Cambridge City Hall Annex, 344 Broadway.  Any Cambridge resident or representative of a business, institution, or organization based in Cambridge who would like to work to address climate change is welcome to apply.

To apply, send a letter by Monday, Nov. 10, 2014 describing your interest and your background to jbolduc@cambridgema.gov or via mail to: John Bolduc, Community Development Department, 344 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02139.  A resume is also helpful.