Metro Boston Youth Climate Summit
Spring 2026
The Metro Mayors Youth Climate Summit will bring together high school students from across the seventeen Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC) communities to connect and share climate action and inspiration.
This half-day summit will feature opportunities to build collaborative relationships, hear from speakers, and share youth-led climate solutions, while learning about local and regional government action on climate change.
Apply for the Youth Climate Summit Taskforce
We are seeking applications from high school students passionate about climate issues to help us plan the Summit! The application period opened on November 17, 2025 and closes on January 5, 2026 (updated extended deadline!).
Find more information in the Application section below.
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Youth Summit Application and Process
About the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)
Questions? Please Contact:
Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman
Principal Planner
[email protected]
Application and Process
Are you a Metro Boston high school student passionate about climate issues and want to contribute to your community on sustainability and climate change?
The Youth Climate Summit
The half-day Youth Climate Summit will bring together high school students from around Metro Boston to connect on local climate action efforts, interact with local elected officials, and hear from inspiring speakers.
The Youth Climate Summit Taskforce
We are seeking applications from high school students passionate about climate issues to help us plan the Summit!
The Taskforce will consist of seven to ten Metro Boston high school students to help shape the Youth Climate Summit and provide input on the agenda, speakers, and support outreach.
Taskforce Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants must meet all of the following:
- Reside in one of the seventeen Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC) communities.
- Attend high school within the region (be in 10th or 11th grade).
- Be available to participate in up to four virtual meetings between January and May 2026 (total time commitment is expected to be between 10 to 15 hours in addition to attending the Summit in May 2026).
Selected applicants will have a demonstrated interest in climate, sustainability, environmental justice, or related issues.
Important Dates:
Application Period Opens
Monday, November 17, 2025
Application Period Closes (extended!)
Monday, January 5, 2026
(5:00 p.m. ET)
Important Links:
Youth Climate Summit Application
Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)
The Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC) is comprised of Mayors and City Managers from seventeen municipalities in the inner core of Metro Boston.
In May 2025, the Mayors and City Managers came together to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of regional climate action and re-committed to preparing the region for the impacts of climate change while reducing emissions.
As part of their renewed commitment, the MMC announced plans to host a regional Youth Climate Summit.
Description: A map of the Metro Mayors Coalition cities and towns. They are: Arlington, Medford, Melrose, Malden, Revere, Lynn, Everett, Somerville, Chelsea, Winthrop, Cambridge, Watertown, Newton, Brookline, Boston, Quincy, and Braintree.
MMC Communities:
Arlington
Boston
Braintree
Brookline
Cambridge
Chelsea
Everett
Lynn
Malden
Medford
Melrose
Newton
Quincy
Revere
Somerville
Watertown
Winthrop