Metro Boston Youth Climate Summit
Saturday May 16, 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 spring, the Metro Boston Youth Climate Summit will bring together youth leaders from across the 17 Metro Mayors Coalition communities to connect and be inspired by each other, while learning about local and regional government action on climate change. This half-day summit will feature opportunities to network and build collaborative relationships, hear from speakers, and share solutions through an interactive poster session featuring youth.
When: Saturday, May 16
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:45 pm
Where: Somerville High School, 81 Highland Ave, Somerville, MA
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Youth Poster Session Application
About the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)
Questions? Please Contact:
Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman
Principal Planner
[email protected]
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Application Process and Youth Poster Session
About the Metro Mayors Coalition (MMC)
Questions? Please Contact:
Sasha Shyduroff-Gutman
Principal Planner
[email protected]
Application and Process - Youth Poster Session
We invite high-schoolers who have participated in some kind of climate work and are interested in attending the Youth Climate Summit to apply to be a poster presenter at the event. The poster session will involve making a poster about your climate-related project or efforts, discussing it with peers, and then going to see the other posters!
We especially encourage groups to apply, although individual presenters are also welcome.
The Application Process
To apply, fill out this form
You do not need to have a complete poster in order to apply, just a summary of what you are planning to present on. If accepted, the deadline for the final poster will be April 29th, 2026, and poster guidance and printing will be available to you as a part of your participation.
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 the Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
Important Dates:
Poster application period closes
Monday, April 21st at 11:59pm
Optional poster design webinar
Week of April 27
Final poster design submitted for printing
Friday, May 8
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