On May 7th 2025, the City of El Paso hosted its second climate summit, bringing together over 65 partners. The summit featured an overview of the draft goals for the Climate Action Plan, including levels of public support and case studies from regional climate efforts. Participants then joined a five-hour focus group-style work session, where table discussions explored opportunities to implement proposed actions. Conversations focused on workforce needs and the potential benefits of climate action for vulnerable communities.

On February 26, 2025, over 80 community leaders, academia, business owners, nonprofit organizations, and community representatives gathered at the El Paso Zoo for a Climate Action Plan Summit aimed at advancing and understanding local sustainability efforts. Attendees shared their ongoing initiatives, interests, and challenges in implementing green practices while highlighting successful environmental programs within their organizations. The project team presented a project overview detailing the current state of El Paso’s climate action plan efforts, followed by a Q&A session that encouraged open dialogue. Participants provided valuable input on barriers and opportunities, offering insights on how proposed draft measures could be effectively integrated into their respective sectors to strengthen the Climate Action Plan.