Communities face increasing threats from extreme weather events and unpredictable climate patterns that exacerbate existing economic, environmental, health, and other social stresses. It is critical that communities identify, address, and prepare for these risks and challenges to survive, thrive, and become more resilient. In this report, we look at the attributes of a resilient community, the various approaches Virginia communities have taken to build resilience, and how we can work together to become more resilient.
Introducing the Resilience Foundations Certificate: Empowering Practitioners to Build a More Resilient Commonwealth
Virginia is facing growing challenges from sea-level rise, recurrent flooding, extreme heat, and economic disruption—making coordinated resilience planning more essential than ever.
Beginning in 2026, Resilient Virginia will launch the Resilience Foundations Certificate Program, a first-of-its-kind professional development initiative that brings together leaders from government, business, academia, and community organizations to advance systems-level resilience across the Commonwealth.