How Jackson, Wyoming built a ‘culture of sustainability’ – saving money and reducing pollution
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 […]
How leaders in Teton County are supporting local businesses – and creating resilient communities
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 […]
“Even small communities can lead the way:” How to drive local climate action through collaboration
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 […]
How to turn HOAs into climate action superheroes: “HOAs have immense power”
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 […]
How your money can ‘actively shape the world’ – Topo Finance founder challenges individuals, companies, and cities to align banking with values
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 […]
How two mountain towns are embracing clean energy: “Renewables are not only environmentally but economically beneficial”
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 […]
Innovative new tool helps leaders predict the impact of climate solutions through data-driven decision making
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 […]
Mountain Towns 2030 and the Town of Breckenridge, Colorado Announce Host Partnership for the 2025 Climate Solutions Summit in Breckenridge, Colorado
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 […]
Making environmentalism nonpartisan again: “It’s about common ground”
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 […]
Climate action starts at home: How individuals and and communities can drive change: “The clean energy transition is happening now”
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 […]
