The Climate Action Museum (CAM) is proud to host our second annual Climate Action Hero Awards on April 16th, 2026. These awards celebrate individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership in climate mitigation, […]
Nearly one year after the devastating March 2025 ice storm, Northern Michigan families, farmers, and small business owners are still rebuilding from climate-fueled extreme weather.
Join us for our Northern Michigan People’s Hearing–a community forum to share stories and bring a spotlight to the impacts and insufficient response to last year’s devastating ice storm.
The Great Lakes Compact is a Congressionally-approved agreement between eight U.S. states - Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin – to protect, conserve, and manage Great Lakes waters. Many of the guidances and regulations were written before today’s mounting pressures from climate change, water scarcity, and political uncertainty. Moreover, the U.S. Supreme Court’s decisions in Loper and other cases have changed governing administrative law principles.
About the Conference
Governor Whitmer committed Michigan to carbon neutrality by 2050 and in April 2022 released the MI Healthy Climate Plan (the Plan) to chart Michigan’s path forward. Since Michigan launched the Plan, the focus has shifted from goal setting to real-world implementation. With this year’s conference focused on “Advancing Climate Action Together” and turning climate commitments into healthier homes, cleaner air, resilient infrastructure, and thriving communities and businesses, this is where Michigan’s next chapter of climate action takes shape.
The MHCC is expected to draw more than 900 attendees from local, state, and tribal governments, universities, community members, nonprofits, businesses, and climate leaders from across the state and nation to:
Report on the progress of the MI Healthy Climate Plan
Foster connection, conversation, and collaboration
Inspire attendees with real-world examples of innovation and climate action
Mobilize resources, technical support, and funding opportunities to empower communities and organizations to implement local climate initiatives and clean energy measures
Celebrate the work being done to move climate action forward in Michigan
This year’s conference sessions will include inspiring plenary talks, breakout sessions, and networking opportunities, including a reception at the end of the day.
Join the Great Lakes Business Network for an educational webinar examining two competing “energy emergency” narratives. Since January 2025, the federal government has declared an energy emergency, citing national security, […]
The Michigan Climate Summit is MiCAN's annual keystone event that brings together advocates, activists, and the general public to discuss policy, further solutions, and inspire people to act on behalf of the climate.
Our third annual Michigan Good Business Summit takes place on June 25. This year’s summit will bring together local business leaders and thought partners to explore social and environmental impact through business, civic engagement, and operations-driven growth strategies. The Michigan Good Business Summit builds on our annual convening, reimagined to reflect the evolving role of small businesses in creating impact. Together, we’ll share practical insights and real-world strategies for building responsible, profitable companies that create lasting impact in Michigan’s communities.