UMass Boston

Last May, UMass Boston Chancellor Marcelo Suárez-Orozco co-convened a global summit hosted at the Vatican From Climate Crisis to Climate Resilience. Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer and others from Massachusetts highlighted our climate leadership. Attendees, including governors, mayors, scientists, academics, Indigenous Leaders and youth from around the world signed the Planetary Call to Action for Climate Change Resilience. As a follow up to the global summit, there will be 10 regional summits occurring worldwide in 2025 and we are honored to be hosting one in Massachusetts: the ResilientMass Summit.

Participants will engage in critical discussions about the profound impacts of climate change on our communities and will collaborate on developing comprehensive climate resilience strategies and solutions.

We understand each of our 351 cities and towns has unique needs, so we will leverage our collective experience to assure all communities have the tools and resources for a more resilient future.

A representative from all 351 cities and towns is invited to join state government officials, business and community leaders, and leading scientists and academics. 

Driving

• Use this pin for directions to the Bayside Parking Lot. Shuttle service will be provided directly to the Campus Center.    
• Parking at the Bayside Parking Lot is $9 for the day and is pay-by-plate via the Passport Parking App zone 21251. Download the Passport Parking app from the Apple App Store or go to ParkingApp.com | Find Ways to Pay for Parking.

Public Transportation 

MBTA Red Line

• UMass Boston is served by the Red Line, via the JFK/UMass Station stop. Upon exiting the station, please board the Route 1 Paul Revere bus which will take you directly to the Campus Center.  

Commuter Rail 

• UMass Boston is served by the  Greenbush,  Kingston, and Middleborough/Lakeville commuter rail lines via the JFK/UMass Station stop. Upon exiting the station, please board the Route 1 Paul Revere bus which will take you directly to the Campus Center.  

MBTA Bus 

• The Route 8 bus operates daily from Kenmore Square. Please use the Mt Vernon St @ Bayside Expo Center stop and follow signs for the shuttle bus to the Campus Center. 

Ride-share 

• Use this pin for your ride-share to drop you off next to the Campus Center.  

No matter your mode of transportation for arriving at UMass Boston, clear signage will direct you to the Campus Center.  

A room block has been reserved at the DoubleTree by Hilton for the nights of Wednesday, March 26 and Thursday, March 27. Please reserve using “ResilientMass Summit” or book online. A shuttle bus will be provided from the Bayside Parking Lot, directly behind the DoubleTree, to the Campus Center. 

Only invited guests who have registered and have an official lanyard and name tag will be guaranteed entry to the ballroom and breakout sessions. For those who have registered, when you enter the Campus Center on March 27, you will be directed to registration where you will be provided with a lanyard and name tag.  

Each invitation is for the individual recipient only. However, the main sessions of the summit will be broadcast live and recorded on the UMass Boston YouTube channel.

Yes. If you are unable to attend, you may designate a representative from your city or town to attend on your behalf. Please reach out to ResilientMass@umb.edu to arrange for the substitution. 

You can watch live on the UMass Boston YouTube channel.

Once breakout session reservations reach the capacity for the room, you will need to select a different session. 

Breakfast will be available starting at 8 a.m., lunch will be provided during an afternoon address, multiple coffee breaks will be offered during the day, and a reception will follow the conclusion of the ResilientMass Summit business. If you have dietary restrictions, please note on the prompts during registration.

UMass Boston is committed to equal and integrated inclusion of individuals with disabilities and is continually improving the accessibility of our campus, programs, and activities.  If you have any ADA or accessibility-related questions or needs, please note on the prompts during registration.

Please register by Thursday, March 13, 2025.

There is no cost for attendees to register for the ResilientMass Summit.

In order to ensure that all campus guests have the best possible experience, we ask for guest cooperation and understanding of the following security measures:  

1. Bags may be physically inspected prior to entry, and are subject to search at any time
2. No artificial noise makers, air horns, or megaphones may be used
3.  No promotional items with commercial slogans or identification 
4.  No large signs, flags, poles, banners, balloons, or laser pointers
5. Any item that may be deemed a security or safety risk will not be allowed into the venues

If you have any other questions, please contact ResilientMass@umb.edu