About Island Climate Action Network
A group comprising Commissioners and staff, along with Island leaders and professionals, is developing an Island-wide Climate Resilience Plan with strategies to adapt to climate change impacts in the coming years. The Task Force is also working to develop a master plan for energy, with a goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions on the Island by 2040.
Join NetworkWhat We Do
Climate Resilience
Mitigating local climate change impacts
Sustainable energy/Carbon reduction
Promoting clean and renewable solutions
Community engagement
Providing actionable steps toward real change
Take Action
At Home
- Reduce fossil fuel use
- Lower transportation emissions
- Eliminate food waste. Buy Local
- Ditch single-use plastics
- Educate yourself on other climate solutions
Get Involved
In Our Community
- Engage with policy makers – write a letter
- Lead by example. Help friends, family, and neighbors get involved
- Attend local governance meetings. MVC, selectboard, concomm
- Organize a rally, protest, or public demonstration
Community Supports
Island Climate Action Plan – The Vineyard Way
Who Does What on Martha’s Vineyard?
Climate Action Task Force
A group comprising Commissioners and staff, along with Island leaders and professionals, is developing an Island-wide Climate Resilience Plan with strategies to adapt to climate change impacts in the coming years. The Task Force is also working to develop a master plan for energy, with a goal of eliminating greenhouse gas emissions on the Island by 2040.
Vineyard Sustainable Energy Committees
Island-wide initiative on Martha’s Vineyard, MA, uniting local town energy committees to create a unified, sustainable energy plan, promote renewable energy projects (like community solar and EVs), reduce fossil fuel dependency, and enhance energy resilience for the entire island, coordinating efforts beyond individual town boundaries.
Town Climate Advisory Committees
The Climate and Energy Advisory Committees are appointed to assist the Town’s Select Board in carrying out the vision and initiatives to implement the Town’s strategies for energy conservation, clean energy, green community initiatives, and energy sustainability planning. You can contact your town’s committee through the information on your town’s website.
Island Hazard Mitigation Plan
Let’s Work Together
Join us in building a resilient, sustainable future for Martha’s Vineyard
Have questions or ideas?
ICAN is always looking to collaborate with new partners and community members.