Facilitating Boston Climate Action Plan

In 2007, Mayor Thomas Menino established goals for reducing greenhouse gas emissions in municipal operations. In 2009, Mayor established a Climate Action Leadership Committee and a Community Advisory Committee to revise the 2007 plan, set goals for the entire Boston community (not just municipal operations), and develop strategies for engaging residents, businesses, community groups and various institutions in taking action to reduce greenhouse gases and deal with those aspects of climate change that are not reversible. IISC, in partnership with Raab Associates, facilitated the work of the Leadership Committee and Community Advisory Committee. IISC focused especially on the community engagement aspects of the project, and is continuing to do so as work proceeds on implementation.


  • With the dogged assistance of IISC’s staff, we experienced a well-orchestrated inclusive planning process that incorporated a diversity of vested perspectives.

    Mary Walachy
    Executive Director, Irene E. and George A. Davis Foundation

  • IISC was able to take a vague vision of trying to expand a field beyond its usual suspects and turn it into a powerful fun, enriching experience for the hundreds of people involved. Their capacity to create learning environments is unparalleled.

    Lisa Jordan
    Senior Director of Strategy and Learning, Porticus Foundation