Our Vision:

The Town of Harvard will be a sustainable community that is resilient to the impacts of a changing climate by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, stewarding natural resources, and supporting health and quality of life.

 

Join the Movement:

We Are Going Green Flag Project

If you have missed one of our events, many have been recorded. Find links by visiting our events section HERE.

 

Established in 2020, Harvard’s Climate Initiative is working to make Harvard, Massachusetts more resilient and sustainable in the face of climate change challenges. To volunteer or find out more, you can: read about us , listen to voices from the community , or contact us.

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 Recent articles from the Harvard Climate Initiative …

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Harvard Community Conference: Climate Stories
Harvard Community Conference: Climate Stories

READ THE FULL HARVARD PRESS ARTICLE BY CARLENE PHILLIPS

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Fifth National Climate Assessment
Fifth National Climate Assessment

The Fifth National Climate Assessment was recently published. It is the U.S. Government’s foremost report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across our country.

This report is comprehensive and easy to navigate. You will find the complete report here: The Fifth National Climate Assessment

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Being Prepared for Climate Change in Harvard, Massachusetts 
Being Prepared for Climate Change in Harvard, Massachusetts 

This article provides a guide for Harvard residents, covering various aspects of preparedness, from power outages to tree assessments, emergency kits, and pet safety.

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KNOW YOUR LAND: Forest Health in Harvard, the good, the bad and the healthy
KNOW YOUR LAND: Forest Health in Harvard, the good, the bad and the healthy

See and read The Harvard Press photo spread about our recent event.

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GOING GREEN FLAGS PROJECT
GOING GREEN FLAGS PROJECT

Read Paulina Ortiz Orive’s August article from the Harvard Press.

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On climate: Revolutionizing climate action: U.S. government investment
On climate: Revolutionizing climate action: U.S. government investment

$1.2 BILLION IN GIANT CARBON-SUCKING VACUUMS

Read Rich Marcello’s latest August article from the Harvard Press.

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ON CLIMATE: Harvard’s role in climate crisis mitigation…an agricultural perspective
ON CLIMATE: Harvard’s role in climate crisis mitigation…an agricultural perspective

Here’s Rich Marcello’s August 2023 monthly article for the Harvard Press focused on what we can do locally to address climate change.

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ON CLIMATE: Wildfires will increase as climate crisis continues
ON CLIMATE: Wildfires will increase as climate crisis continues

Here’s Rich Marcello’s June 2023 article on Wildfires. This is one of a series of monthly articles Rich writes for The Harvard Press.

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Why we must act:

With the changing climate, much is at stake: Our 330-acre Bare Hill Pond, 2,000 acres of conservation land, and pristine forests and wetlands face unprecedented risks. The health of our tight-knit community, from our historic buildings and farms to our excellent school system, depends on Harvard acting to swiftly strengthen the Harvard we know and love. Working together to protect the health of future generations in Harvard takes collective action – for our community, that action is Harvard’s Climate Initiative.