Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience + 2023 Conference Summary + Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective + Join us at Roanoke’s Prepareathon + USDA to Invest $9.7 Million in Rural Virginia Infrastructure and Community Services + Abingdon, Bluefield receive state grants for revitalization projects + Conservation Groups Sue to Keep Virginia in RGGI Program + Wildfire-Preparation Tactics Every Community Should Consider + more
We chose to focus this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference on the numerous economic opportunities that currently exist for building community resilience in the state. Let’s be clear – businesses and communities will increasingly face risks in infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions, and the toll on workers. However, by taking advantage of economic opportunities, they can begin to address the risks they are facing.
Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective – A student’s thoughts on the 2023 Resilient Virginia Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience
In 2022 and 2023, the Lynchburg Rising project, funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Justice , engaged historically disinvested neighborhoods in the City, which are disproportionately impacted by these hazards, to better understand their risks and to develop community capacity to address them.
In this report, we look at the attributes of a resilient community, the various approaches Virginia communities have taken to build resilience, and how we can work together to become more resilient.
A community is more than just homes, stores, roads, and sidewalks. It is also the people inhabiting that space and it is defined by their social relationships, culture, economic and governance structures, and shared activities and memories. This report from the Post Carbon Institute looks at 6 foundations for building long-lasting community resilience. It approaches resilience building as an on-going process and not as an end goal.
“Current Revolution” is a film series produced by American Resilience Project that covers various topics concerning the energy transition.
“Farm Free or Die,” a film by American Resilience Project, advocates for transformative agricultural policies that improve farming livelihoods and address the climate crisis.
Resilient Virginia was recently awarded funding to build community capacity for climate justice in Lynchburg. This project is the second phase of Lynchburg Rising, a project completed by Resilient Virginia earlier this year with EPA EJ Assistance funding.
Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience + 2023 Conference Summary + Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective + Join us at Roanoke’s Prepareathon + USDA to Invest $9.7 Million in Rural Virginia Infrastructure and Community Services + Abingdon, Bluefield receive state grants for revitalization projects + Conservation Groups Sue to Keep Virginia in RGGI Program + Wildfire-Preparation Tactics Every Community Should Consider + more
We chose to focus this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference on the numerous economic opportunities that currently exist for building community resilience in the state. Let’s be clear – businesses and communities will increasingly face risks in infrastructure damage, supply chain disruptions, and the toll on workers. However, by taking advantage of economic opportunities, they can begin to address the risks they are facing.
Resilience, Reality, and a Student’s Perspective – A student’s thoughts on the 2023 Resilient Virginia Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience
In 2022 and 2023, the Lynchburg Rising project, funded by the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Environmental Justice , engaged historically disinvested neighborhoods in the City, which are disproportionately impacted by these hazards, to better understand their risks and to develop community capacity to address them.
In this report, we look at the attributes of a resilient community, the various approaches Virginia communities have taken to build resilience, and how we can work together to become more resilient.
A community is more than just homes, stores, roads, and sidewalks. It is also the people inhabiting that space and it is defined by their social relationships, culture, economic and governance structures, and shared activities and memories. This report from the Post Carbon Institute looks at 6 foundations for building long-lasting community resilience. It approaches resilience building as an on-going process and not as an end goal.
This session will highlight local resilience initiatives in Harrisonburg — Eateries Acting Towards Sustainability (EATS) and Harrisonburg Conservation Assistance Program (HCAP) — as well as the regional collaborative resilience initiative between Charlottesville and Albemarle County — Resilient…
Join Climate XChange for their monthly State Climate Policy Network (SCPN) national call. This one-hour, once-a-month call is the perfect opportunity to learn about and discuss recent state-level climate policy progress across the country.…
Resilient Virginia Collaborative Alliance Agriculture Working Group monthly meeting. Anyone is welcome to join the conversation!
RVCA Agriculture Working Group
Thursday, October 23 · 11:00am – 12:00pm
Time zone: America/New_York
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VCU RISE has launched interactive StoryMaps to highlight environmental justice issues in Charles City County, Emporia, and Richmond. Learn how these equity-focused tools blend local data, maps, and community stories to support planning, resource access, and climate resilience.
Resilient Virginia has joined the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) as a proud state affiliate—connecting our local work to a powerful national movement for a just, equitable, and sustainable economy. This partnership gives us—and our members—greater access to resources, national campaigns, funding opportunities, and a stronger policy voice. Learn how this affiliation is helping us scale impact and drive sustainable change across Virginia.
This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.
Couldn’t attend every session at the recent Resilient Virginia Conference — or weren’t able to attend at all? You’re not alone—and we’ve got you covered.
Resilient Virginia is planning a series of post-conference sessions that will revisit the most in-demand topics from the conference—and the first three are happening soon!
Over 200 leaders, experts, and community advocates gathered at James Madison University this July for the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference, themed “Moving Virginia Forward.” The two-day event offered a powerful mix of strategic insights, grassroots innovation, and hands-on learning—from climate-smart infrastructure and equity-driven planning to immersive experiences like the Science on a Sphere and FIRST Chesapeake’s “Robot Petting Zoo.”