Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
Becoming a resilient community does not happen overnight – reducing risk and building resilience is a journey that must be taken over time. Making Cities Resilient 2030 (MCR2030) is a programmatic approach developed by the UN Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) to help cities on this journey. The Resilience Roadmap lays out these three steps and is a tool that cities can use regardless of where they are in their resiliency journey.
Join NASEM for a conversation about the impacts of climate change on coral reefs and how researchers are working to preserve them for future generations.
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The D2D Coalition is a Virginia Tech-led partnership of 85+ member organizations from industry, higher education, communities, and governments. Using a collaborative model, Virginia Tech brings together coalition members to facilitate innovation and advance…
Join RFS for a tour of the Lazy Pigs Farm with a social to follow. Light refreshments will be provided and feel free to bring a dish to share.
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On May 20 – VACo and Virginia Energy (Virginia Department of Energy) will host “Unlocking Energy Savings and Demand Response Opportunities for Local Governments.” This hybrid online and in-person event will take place from 9am to 12:30…
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. This will be one of his first major public appearances in his new leadership role. Greg will share his strategic vision for advancing resilience across the Commonwealth, highlighting key priorities such as climate adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and community preparedness. Greg will share his strategic vision for advancing resilience across the Commonwealth, highlighting key priorities such as climate adaptation, resilient infrastructure, and community preparedness.
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.