In this session, we will provide a brief overview of Maine’s 2020 and 2024 climate action planning processes and examine fishermen’s formal and informal engagement in these efforts. The session will highlight key lessons from Maine’s experience, focusing on the successes and challenges of fishermen’s engagement in these processes. The insights gained from the Maine case study can be applied to fishermen’s engagement in the 46 states currently developing climate action plans. The session will be led by Sofia Morris, a senior at Brown University, collaborating with the Fishery Friendly Climate Action Campaign for her senior thesis.