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Inspiring climate action in for Maine. Learn more at mainewontwait.org.

Maine Maine Won’t Wait is a four year climate plan packed with actionable strategies and goals to emit less carbon, produce energy from renewable sources and protect our natural resources, communities and people from worst case scenarios.

12/05/2025

The Maine Climate Council has released its 2025 Annual Report for Maine Won't Wait, and met in Augusta this week to discuss next steps for action in 2026.

The Council was joined by Governor Mills, who spoke on the importance of state and local leadership in climate work. Two panels of climate leaders also shared insights, success stories, and their plans for tackling the challenges ahead in the new year.

Want to learn more about the state's climate action progress and meet the communities, people, and businesses working to cut emissions, strengthen resilience, and power our clean energy future? Read the annual report here➡️https://loom.ly/1p2b_X4

11/20/2025

Earlier this month, the Maine Department of Education hosted Maine’s first Green Schools Symposium to kick off statewide efforts to build healthier, more sustainable schools.

Attendees engaged in interactive workshops and attended sessions ranging from interdisciplinary approaches to climate education to efforts to increase local foods in school meals and reduce food waste, to the exponential growth of green careers in Maine.

Want to stay engaged on the Green School Program's next steps and get more involved? Head to the link in our bio to read more about the Symposium and download new school decarbonization toolkits from Maine DOE.

Photo Credits: Maine Environmental Education Association

11/14/2025

📣 The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is hiring a paid intern for Spring 2026 to conduct research and assist in developing policy options for more resilient building codes and design standards in Maine.

Information on how to apply can be found here: https://www.maine.gov/future/about/internships. Applications are due December 12th, 2025.

10/06/2025

🌎 The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future has released a brand new climate education resource.

Maine's Climate Action Plan: A Guide is an abridged version of Maine's climate action plan that uses plain language, visuals, and stories to make climate strategies clear and accessible, making it perfect for students, educators, and anyone interested in how Maine is building a more resilient future.

Head to our website to read the guide, and access educator materials that can be used alongside the guide in the classroom: https://www.maine.gov/climateplan/

09/26/2025

Calling Maine high school students! The Governor's Office of Policy Innovation and the Future is partnering with the Maine Youth Action Network to host an interactive event to help young folks get involved in community resilience. This event is free, and lunch will be provided!

📍 Patten Free Library, Bath
🗓️ October 25, 10 am - 1pm

Register here: https://bit.ly/3K1EKtq

07/19/2025

How are YOU getting around this summer?

👣 walking or running
🚲 biking
🛴 wheelchairs or scooters
🛹 skateboarding
🚍 public transit
🔌 electric vehicles

The Maine Climate Council wants to showcase how Mainers of all ages are choosing climate-friendly ways to get where they need to be this summer in our Summer in Motion Photo Challenge! 🌎📸

So next time you travel somewhere using less fossil fuels, grab a photo and share it with us. Your submission could be featured on our social channels!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/summerinmotion
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07/09/2025

The Maine Climate Council wants to showcase how Mainers of all ages are choosing climate-friendly ways to get where they need to be this summer in our Summer in Motion Photo Challenge! 🌎📸

👣 walking or running
🚲 biking
🛴 wheelchairs or scooters
🛹 skateboarding
🚍 public transit
🔌 electric vehicles

Next time you travel somewhere using less fossil fuels, grab a photo and share it with us. Your submission could be featured on our social channels!

For more information on how to submit your photos, visit: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/summerinmotion

06/20/2025

Check out our newest resource for young folks in Maine: The Youth Climate Leadership Roadmap! This guide features tips and advice from the student workshop presenters at this spring's Climate&Me Youth Leadership Summit.

Miss the event? This roadmap is for you! Read the guide here: https://loom.ly/nBSmh3w

06/12/2025

🎤𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬! The Maine Climate Council's working groups and subcommittees are seeking new youth representatives! This opportunity is for Mainers between the ages of 13 and 23 who would like to play a role in implementing 𝑀𝑎𝑖𝑛𝑒 𝑊𝑜𝑛'𝑡 𝑊𝑎𝑖𝑡. The deadline to apply is June 30th. Applicants will be notified of their status by July 15th.

For more information and instructions on how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/W7XFphc

05/27/2025

The Maine Climate Council's working groups and subcommittees are seeking new youth representatives! This opportunity is for Mainers between the ages of 13-23 years old who would like to play a role in the implementation of Maine Won't Wait. For more information and instructions on how to apply, go to https://loom.ly/OCbkG90.

05/09/2025

On Wednesday, Governor Janet Mills joined the Infrastructure Rebuilding and Resilience Commission to release their final report, A Plan for Infrastructure Resilience, during an event at MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta. The report is the culmination of the Commission's work over the last year to inform and guide the state's response, recovery, and rebuilding from extreme storms.

Damariscotta has experienced severe flooding and damage from the impacts of extreme weather, including the hospital's causeway and municipal lot downtown. The hospital causeway has been elevated, and the downtown municipal parking lot has been updated to include flood mitigation measures that will help increase resilience during future weather events.

Read the report here: https://loom.ly/6GpIPUc
See the press release here: https://loom.ly/UXey47o

05/01/2025

This morning, Governor Janet Mills announced a record round of grant awards through Maine's Community Resilience Partnership at an event on Colony Beach in Kennebunkport. Totaling $8 million, this is the largest grant round since Governor Mills announced the Partnership in 2021. The funding will support projects in 166 communities throughout Maine. A total of 263 communities and 24 service provider organizations are currently participating in the Partnership, representing more than 75 percent of Maine's population.

See the full list of Partnership Round 5 grantees here. https://loom.ly/T6pLcyc
To learn more about the Partnership, visit https://loom.ly/nHjLXK0
Read the press release here: https://loom.ly/SIG55DU

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