Who We Are

Maryland Climate Partners is a coalition of over thirty environmental, faith, consumer advocacy and social justice organizations focused on ensuring equitable implementation of the Climate Solutions Now Act (CSNA).

Collectively, Climate Partners brings community relationships, technical expertise, advocacy experience, and deep understanding of Maryland government and stakeholder landscape to support the CSNA implementation efforts.

We envision a future where Maryland achieves its ambitious climate targets, bringing health and economic benefits to Maryland.

Climate Partners advocates for programs, investments, and policies that ensure full and equitable implementation of the Climate Solutions Now Act.

The coalition formed in 2021 to support the passage of bold climate legislation, engaging thousands of Marylanders to contribute their voices to this critical conversation which became CSNA. CSNA established the greenhouse gas reduction goal of 60% by 2031, net zero by 2045. Shortly after CSNA passed, Climate Partners re-dedicated itself to ensuring equitable implementation of this far-reaching legislation.

Maryland’s climate goals represent a pathway to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable future for generations of Marylanders. The policies laid out in the state’s Climate Pollution Reduction Plan help address some of Maryland’s most pressing challenges: improving health, reducing energy costs, supporting local jobs, and improving transportation infrastructure. It is now incumbent on this coalition to engage with CSNA implementation and governance in accordance with our shared values:

  • Prioritization of equitable solutions – reduce harms while bringing benefits to Maryland's overburdened and underserved communities.

  • Authentic representation – ensure that stakeholders have the opportunity to speak for themselves and shape decisions that affect their communities.

  • Good faith collaboration – fostering trust, coordination, and respectful engagement to ensure advocates can fully participate in the implementation process.