Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop 2026

Join SMPDC, UNE, and communities across southern Maine for a one-day workshop centered on meaningful local climate action in the region. Registration is now open for the third annual Southern Maine Climate Action Workshop! Hosted by Southern Maine Planning and Development Commission and University of New England, this event is designed to bring together municipalities, organizations, and community members from across Southern Maine in support of collaboration towards meaningful local climate action, from planning to implementation. This year’s workshop theme is Building Municipal Capacity Through Collaborative Action. The day will feature plenary sessions and breakout groups focused on case studies, tools, and resources designed support Southern Maine municipalities build capacity and take action on climate change at the local level, with topics including: • Regional collaboration • Youth engagement • Climate resilience funding • Waste diversion • Climate change and land use • Transportation mobility networks • New opportunities for solar energy Full agenda coming soon! – Event Details Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2026 Time: 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM (morning/afternoon refreshments and lunch provided) Location: University of New England Harold Alfond Forum, Room 283, 630 Pool Street, Biddeford, ME 04005 Parking: Free parking for attendees is available in the large lots adjacent to the Harold Alfond Forum building. – Registration Fee To help cover costs of organizing this event, we kindly ask attendees who are attending on behalf of a municipality or organization to pay a $30 registration fee. However, this registration fee is not intended to serve as a barrier to community member participation, or for municipalities and organizations with limited budgets. Please select the registration fee that works best for your situation! UNE and high school students: Please complete your registration using the "Student" ticket option at no cost.