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What is Climate Resilience and Why Does It Matter?

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What is Climate Resilience and Why Does It Matter?

Home » Community Action » Resilience Plans » What is Climate Resilience and Why Does It Matter?

Climate Resilience is the ability to prepare for, recover from, and adapt to the impacts of our changing climate. We are already experiencing more frequent and severe weather, ocean warming and acidification, extended periods of drought and extreme temperatures, and other harmful impacts of climate change. These cannot be dismissed. We need to address these changes and include resilience in all of our comprehensive climate action programs. This document, published by Center for Climate and Energy Solutions does a great job explaining what climate resilience is and why it must be an essential part of our planning processes.

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  • Building a Wildfire-Resilient Future: Markets, Biomass, and Partnerships Webinar
    Date: May 15, 2025
    Location: Virtual

    Join experts from ASU, 4FRI initiative in Arizona, and leading wildfire programs as they explore how public-private partnerships and emerging biomass markets can support forest restoration, climate resilience, and rural development.

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  • Climate Conversations: Coral Reefs
    Date: May 16, 2025
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    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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  • 2025 D2D Coalition Annual Event
    Date: May 19, 2025
    Location: Old Dominion University, 5115 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23529, USA

    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…

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    Date: May 19, 2025
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Latest News & Resources

Leading with Resilience: Greg Steele to Keynote 2025 Conference

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.

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