Economic Development in a Changing Climate: Minimizing Risks and Maximizing Opportunities
This report from the International Economic Development Council introduces the topic of climate change and its impact on economic development.
This report from the International Economic Development Council introduces the topic of climate change and its impact on economic development.
Back to Lynchburg Rising Meeting Notes Community Members Safety and Other Concerns Many sidewalks need to be fixed. When it rains, the sidewalks flood and
There is no question that our communities are experiencing the impacts of change – change in climate; population shifts; technological advancements; displaced economies; to name a few. This coupled with aging infrastructure, lack of capacity to address these new challenges, and long-established inequities combine to reduce a community’s livelihood.
Quickly identify nearby suppliers of local food with the Local Food Directory.
This project provides open-access tools and data to illustrate areas of need and opportunities to close equity gaps related to nutrition, food access, food system labor, and agriculture and food business ownership.
This study identified trends in marketing and business strategies for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) models in response to changing consumer preferences and direct marketing opportunities.
This guide walks you through the steps of measuring the local economic impact of expanding food hub activities, either from the establishment of a new hub or the expansion of an existing hub.
The Economics of Local Food Systems toolkit can be used to assess the economic impacts of a community’s local food system.
Virginia’s Farm to CACFP initiative connects participants to nutrition education, Virginia-grown foods, and gardening opportunities.
This report from the International Economic Development Council introduces the topic of climate change and its impact on economic development.
Back to Lynchburg Rising Meeting Notes Community Members Safety and Other Concerns Many sidewalks need to be fixed. When it rains, the sidewalks flood and
There is no question that our communities are experiencing the impacts of change – change in climate; population shifts; technological advancements; displaced economies; to name a few. This coupled with aging infrastructure, lack of capacity to address these new challenges, and long-established inequities combine to reduce a community’s livelihood.
Quickly identify nearby suppliers of local food with the Local Food Directory.
This project provides open-access tools and data to illustrate areas of need and opportunities to close equity gaps related to nutrition, food access, food system labor, and agriculture and food business ownership.
This study identified trends in marketing and business strategies for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) models in response to changing consumer preferences and direct marketing opportunities.
This guide walks you through the steps of measuring the local economic impact of expanding food hub activities, either from the establishment of a new hub or the expansion of an existing hub.
The Economics of Local Food Systems toolkit can be used to assess the economic impacts of a community’s local food system.
Virginia’s Farm to CACFP initiative connects participants to nutrition education, Virginia-grown foods, and gardening opportunities.
The Resilient Nation Partnership Network and Sundance Institute will explore how stories can build community resilience during this year’s forum on “Stories of Resilience: Voices that Inspire.” The Forum will bring filmmakers, artists,…
Many bird species are threatened by habitat loss and changes in land management. However, interventions to conserve or create habitat are made more difficult by climate change. We used new remote-sensing and landscape modeling…
In Stephen Robert Miller’s new book, Over the Seawall, he shares the stories behind the unintended consequences and the fixes that can do more harm than good. From seawalls in coastal Japan, to…
Join the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine on Saturday, April 20 from 11am to 3pm ET for Earth Day Heroes 2024! Earth Day Heroes is a kid-friendly day of fun and discovery that is…
In this episode of The Climate Conversation podcast, Dan and Alison speak with Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) about her fight for climate resilience and environmental justice, and also speak with Annette Osso about Resilient Virginia’s on-the-ground work happening in the state.
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
This analysis investigates the attitude-behavior gap on political climate action using the six most recent waves of the Climate Change in the American Mind surveys spanning 2021–2023.
Tree Equity Alliance is a coalition to create a unified voice on the critical need for equitable tree canopy.
In the wake of NCA5, Virginia stands at a pivotal moment in its climate journey. The path forward requires a comprehensive approach that integrates equity, resilience, and innovation into all aspects of decision-making and planning.