April Resiliency Academy Session to Highlight Identifying and Reducing Hazard Pathways
Resilient Virginia will host the second session of its 2026 Resiliency Academy webinar series on April 16 from 12:00–1:30 p.m. ET. Titled “From Change to Impact: Identifying and Reducing Hazard Pathways,” the session will continue building participants’ knowledge and skills to better understand and strengthen resilience across social, ecological, and community systems.
Resilient Virginia to Host Webinar on Regional Resilience Roadmap for Central and Southwest Virginia
Resilient Virginia will host an upcoming webinar, “Spotlight On the Regional Resilience Roadmap for Central and Southwest Virginia,” on April 2, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. ET.
Registration Open: Spring 2026 Resilience Foundations Certificate Program
Registration is now open for the Spring 2026 Resilience Foundations Certificate Program, a professional training program designed to help leaders understand and apply systems-level approaches to climate resilience and community resilience. The 12-week virtual certificate program provides practical training in resilience planning, climate adaptation, hazard mitigation, and systems thinking for professionals working across sectors. The Spring 2026 program curriculum will open on March 22, and all registrations must be completed by March 20 to participate in this cohort.
Resilience Foundations Certificate Program — Spring 2026 Cohort
Resilient Virginia announces the launch of its Spring 2026 cohort for the Resilience Foundations Certificate Program, a 12-week professional development experience designed to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools needed to advance resilience across the Commonwealth.
Resilient Virginia to Host “Spotlight On” Webinar Exploring Arts, Culture, and Food Systems Resilience
Resilient Virginia will host an upcoming Spotlight On webinar highlighting innovative approaches to strengthening community resilience through arts, culture, and food systems. The virtual session will take place on January 22, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET.
Titled “Using Arts and Culture to Strengthen Community Resilience — Starting with Our Food Systems,” the session will feature the Roanoke Foodshed Network and explore how creative and culturally grounded practices are helping to build more resilient, equitable, and connected regional food systems.
2026 Resiliency Academy: Exploring What Resilience Looks Like
Resilient Virginia’s 2026 Resiliency Academy is a 10-session webinar series designed to help communities understand change, reduce risk, and build long-term resilience using practical, systems-based, and equity-centered approaches.
Introducing the Resilience Foundations Certificate
Virginia is facing growing challenges from sea-level rise, recurrent flooding, extreme heat, and economic disruption—making coordinated resilience planning more essential than ever.
Where Data Meets Story: Mapping Equity in Virginia
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.