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Greater Baltimore Climate Initiative 

Launched in 2024 and powered by The Butterfly Effect, the Greater Baltimore Climate Initiative—inspired by the forward-thinking programming of California’s Strategic Growth Council—is tailored to the unique needs of Baltimore City and its surrounding counties. GBCI aims to strengthen the region's environmental economic ecosystem, and to foster collaboration dedicated to enhancing Baltimore's environmental infrastructure and programming.​

This initiative serves as a platform for investments, partnerships, and dialogue.

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"It is with great pride and admiration that I extend heartfelt congratulations to the Claude C Thornton Foundation on celebrating your inaugural Greater Baltimore Climate Summit."

Wes Moore

Governor

State of Maryland

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Building Greater Baltimore Momentum Series

We were listening to you.​

Building Greater Baltimore Momentum for Equitable Solutions is a virtual and in-person event series developed by the Greater Baltimore Climate Initiative (GBCI) in direct response to community feedback from the inaugural Greater Baltimore Climate summit. The series aims to maintain momentum by offering continued education, transparency, and strategic collaboration on climate action, clean energy, sustainability, and environmental justice issues.

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Building Greater Baltimore Momentum Web Series ft. Lauren Johnson of the Environmental Defense Fund
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Building Greater Baltimore Momentum Web Series ft. Maryland League of Conservation Voters and SBCLT
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A DMV Case Study: Climate Success Stories in Maryland Panel at DC Climate Week
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Building Greater Baltimore Momentum Web Series ft. Baltimore Social-Environmental Collaborative
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Building Greater Baltimore Momentum: MD Session Debrief
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Greater Baltimore Climate Summit

Resilience, community, and action in the face of uncertainty.

Monday, November 3rd, 2025 

Meet the Host Committee

The Greater Baltimore Climate Summit is hosted by a committee of professionals at Morgan State University, Baltimore Green Space, the HBCU Environmental Justice Technical Collaborative, and other local organizations. The host committee is deeply committed to advancing climate action, fostering regional climate planning, and promoting equitable and sustainable solutions, all with the shared goal of ensuring the success of this summit and driving impactful environmental change in the Baltimore region and beyond.

2025 Summit Co-organizers

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2025 Summit Speakers

Thank you to our 2025 partners!

The Butterfly Effect
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Maryland League of Conservation Voters
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2024 Summit Speakers

Thank you to our 2024 partners!

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