The Town of Kennebunk is unique in many ways, but it shares with the world the detrimental effects of climate change. Climate change is a global problem, but it is being felt on a local level first and with direct consequences. The Town of Kennebunk has been moved to act in response by developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) that will chart a course to navigate this complicated issue. This plan lays out strategies and action items to further reduce the community's greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen the community's ability to adapt and thrive during these challenging times. Kennebunk brought community members and partners together, and engaged with the public on how they can make a difference, incorporated existing community plans such as the Comprehensive Plan, and looks forward to updating the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Inventory and Open Space Plan as well as working with local, state, federal, and international organizations to implement the CAP.

This effort will allow the community to budget future funds and access funding through grants to support our climate goals and build our local economy in a sustainable way that improves community health and livability. This plan will be consistent with the State of Maine's priorities and will allow us to do our part to meet state and national emission reduction and resiliency targets. Climate change is happening and will affect us all, but we as a community have the power to come together and minimize the impact in ways that benefit all of us.