Building Our Climate Futures
We’re connecting MIT with community leaders to build innovative climate solutions and community wealth-building across the nation.
Bridging Climate Research and Community Engagement
MIT CoLab connects policy and industry expertise to innovative projects led by marginalized communities. The climate crisis has global and local impact––and the need for developing climate solutions that center the power and potential of climate-vulnerable communities is clear.
While the scale and impact of climate change is daunting, we remain grounded in the opportunity to strengthen our economy and our communities to shape a better future for all.
Climate Futures Programs
Our Climate Futures Program centers climate justice initiatives and a Just Transition framework. We put MIT's innovation to work, helping community leaders and marginalized communities lead in shaping economic sectors critical to the climate transition.
Closing the Racial Wealth and Emissions Gap
We’re bringing together community leaders and MIT expertise to close the racial wealth gap while addressing the challenges of the climate crisis.
Community Solutions for Fire, Flood, and a Hot World
We’re cultivating learning exchange between MIT researchers, policymakers, and community leaders, to develop strategies for climate resilience.
Unleashing Hopeful Futures: Manifesting Our Dreams
We’re bridging the gap between our present and potential climate futures, empowering audiences to shape a more sustainable world.
MIT CoLab Resources and Reports
Discover research, reports, and publications for climate outcomes in our communities that are just and equitable.
Powering Progress: Inclusive Innovation Economies in the Battery Belt
This report explores how strategic collaboration between industry, HBCUs/MSIs, and minority entrepreneurs can create inclusive pathways for innovation and business ownership in battery technology and supply chains.
Constructing a Just Transition: MBEs and the Future of Building Decarbonization
This report examines the unique challenges MBEs face in the building retrofit and electrification sectors, from accessing capital to navigating complex certification requirements.
