Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
In December 2021 the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) published “FEMA Resources for Climate Resilience.” This publication provides a roadmap of FEMA programs and initiatives that advance community climate resilience. Building resilience is a long-term, ongoing process and this resource offers guidance for each step along the way – including funding opportunities, applicable FEMA programs, tools, and resources.
The second annual State of the Science address will explore the current status of the U.S. research enterprise and strategies for navigating a rapidly changing scientific landscape.
Following the address, Kelvin…
This webinar will showcase two tools to help state, local, and tribal air quality and public health agencies in assisting the public in getting and interpreting near real-time air quality information during wildfires and…
This event will be an evening of honoring the legacy of Black farmers and food traditions in the Roanoke region and beyond. This special event brings together food, film, and conversation to celebrate the…
Resilient Virginia's Priority-Setting Workshops will bring together cross-sector folks from across central and southwest Virginia to discuss the region's goals and priorities in greater depth.
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We’re pleased to announce that Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the keynote address at the 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference.
The Geos Institute plans to expand the Climate Ready America initiative into Virginia. As part of this effort, they are surveying local governments across the state to asses interest in establishing a Climate Innovation Center.
5 ways to take part in Resilient Virginia’s 6th biennial resilience conference
2025 Conference Set for July 23-24 … RVCA Launches Priority-Setting Workshops … Collaboration in Action … Resources and Funding … more.
On April 8, more than two dozen professionals, extension specialists, and regional stakeholders came together at the Harrisonburg Innovation Hub to kick off the Spring 2025 Resilient Virginia Collaborative Alliance (RVCA) Priority-Setting Workshop Series. This inaugural session marked a significant step forward in building a shared vision for climate resilience across Central and Southwest Virginia.