City of Hailey, ID Wins “Community of the Year” Climate Action Award at Mountain Towns 2030
At the recent Climate Summit in Breckenridge, CO, Mountain Towns 2030 honored the City of Hailey, Idaho, with its 2025 Community of the Year Climate Action award—recognizing the city’s outsized impact in climate leadership, innovation, and community resilience. Photo Credit: Carol Waller Small Town, Big Climate Wins Hailey was nominated by Eve Preucil, Sustainability Coordinator […]
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 […]
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 […]
Leader argues for new way forward on climate that brings together Indigenous and Western perspectives: “We need all ways of knowing”
At the Mountain Towns 2030 Conference in Jackson, WY, James Rattling Leaf, Principal at Wolakota Labs LLC and a member of the Rosebud Sioux Tribe, delivered a deeply impactful session about Indigenous and western collaboration to shape a better future. Drawing on his rich heritage and expertise, Rattling Leaf emphasized the critical role of Indigenous […]
