Portsmouth's Climate Future

Let’s get to Net Zero!

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As a coastal community with climate hazards becoming ever more present, the City of Portsmouth is engaging its community and other stakeholders in implementing Portsmouth’s Climate Future. The municipality and community have already come together to form this climate action plan, which identifies and phases targeted greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, avoidance, and removals at the municipal and community levels, while simultaneously identifying effective adaptation measures to make the City more resilient against future climate change impacts.

With much of the City’s most treasured resources and many infrastructure assets located along its historic waterfront and directly vulnerable to sea level rise and storm surge, there is no time to wait. Portsmouth’s Climate Future not only defines and prioritizes the actions needed from City staff and leadership, but also calls heavily upon all those who live, work, and play in Portsmouth to make meaningful commitments to ensure it becomes a more climate-friendly and resilient community for generations to come.

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Focus areas

Explore the Action Plan by Focus Area

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1 Built Environment

Fourteen strategies across building energy efficiency and waste management reduce emissions from Portsmouth's homes, businesses, and municipal facilities.

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2 Mobility

Nine strategies reduce vehicle miles traveled, expand electric vehicle infrastructure, and strengthen public and shared transportation options.

1 category • 9 strategies

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3 Energy

Seven strategies expand renewable energy production and procurement and increase community access to clean power.

1 category • 7 strategies

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4 Natural Resources

Five strategies protect land, trees, and natural systems that store carbon and support a resilient Portsmouth.

1 category • 5 strategies

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5 Resilience

Sixteen strategies across flood, heat, and energy resilience prepare Portsmouth's infrastructure, residents, and businesses for climate impacts.

3 categories • 16 strategies

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Climate Action & Related Information

Climate Ambassador Materials

Local Climate Action Partners

Past Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reports

The City has completed four greenhouse gas emissions inventories to date, measuring progress at both the municipal and community levels.

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