Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
The center develops and applies social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth’s climate, and prevent further harm from climate change.
The materials on this site provide a variety of information about resilience and best practices to incorporate into CEDS planning and implementation.
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program aims to shift federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research-supported, proactive investment in community resilience.
The DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative finds new ways to connect partners and stakeholders with key resources and recognition opportunities.
The Green Tech Alliance brings together green technology businesses to support them with advice about funding, impact, visibility and strategy with the help of top VCs, journalists, advisors and entrepreneurs.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s official website provides reports, information on its working groups, activities, news, and updated calendar.
2023 Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience; Lynchburg Rising Project Culminates at Race and Social Justice Conference; Website Relaunch + The Resilient Virginia Resource Hub; Resilient Virginia Joins MARISA Year 8 Advisory Committee; State and Local News; Resources and Funding; more.
The Lynchburg Rising project concluded with the 7th Annual Race and Social Justice Conference. Resilient Virginia partnered with Many Voices One Community and the University of Lynchburg to host the conference and kicked off the conference with a Lynchburg Rising Roundtable Discussion.
When we invest our time, resources, and energy into addressing climate, social, and economic risks, this investment can positively impact communities for generations.
The center develops and applies social science insights to help society make informed decisions that will stabilize the earth’s climate, and prevent further harm from climate change.
The materials on this site provide a variety of information about resilience and best practices to incorporate into CEDS planning and implementation.
The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program aims to shift federal focus away from reactive disaster spending and toward research-supported, proactive investment in community resilience.
The DOE’s Better Buildings Initiative finds new ways to connect partners and stakeholders with key resources and recognition opportunities.
The Green Tech Alliance brings together green technology businesses to support them with advice about funding, impact, visibility and strategy with the help of top VCs, journalists, advisors and entrepreneurs.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s official website provides reports, information on its working groups, activities, news, and updated calendar.
2023 Conference: Economic Opportunities for Community Resilience; Lynchburg Rising Project Culminates at Race and Social Justice Conference; Website Relaunch + The Resilient Virginia Resource Hub; Resilient Virginia Joins MARISA Year 8 Advisory Committee; State and Local News; Resources and Funding; more.
The Lynchburg Rising project concluded with the 7th Annual Race and Social Justice Conference. Resilient Virginia partnered with Many Voices One Community and the University of Lynchburg to host the conference and kicked off the conference with a Lynchburg Rising Roundtable Discussion.
When we invest our time, resources, and energy into addressing climate, social, and economic risks, this investment can positively impact communities for generations.
This workshop will convene participants from across the Earth observations community to exchange ideas on enhancing coordination, collaboration, and governance mechanisms to support a more robust ecosystem for the creation, curation, and operation of…
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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This session will examine the impacts of climate change on water resources and infrastructure, with a particular focus on urban and suburban contexts.
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An informational webinar with updates on solar regulations, soil/forage research, and agrivoltaic project initiatives
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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.
The Power of Partnership … Spotlight On Webinar Series … Resilience Certificate Survey … Interactive StoryMaps Advance Climate Equity … RVCA Updates … Tackling Emerging Contaminants Water Technical Assistance … Closing America’s Wastewater Access Gap Initiative … Firewise Virginia Community Hazard Mitigation Grant Program … more.
VCU RISE has launched interactive StoryMaps to highlight environmental justice issues in Charles City County, Emporia, and Richmond. Learn how these equity-focused tools blend local data, maps, and community stories to support planning, resource access, and climate resilience.
Resilient Virginia has joined the American Sustainable Business Network (ASBN) as a proud state affiliate—connecting our local work to a powerful national movement for a just, equitable, and sustainable economy. This partnership gives us—and our members—greater access to resources, national campaigns, funding opportunities, and a stronger policy voice. Learn how this affiliation is helping us scale impact and drive sustainable change across Virginia.
This fall, Resilient Virginia is rolling out a lineup of virtual and in-person events aimed at bringing people together and sharing real-world tools for building stronger, more resilient communities across the state. From webinars and workshops to networking meetups, there’s something for everyone—whether you’re focused on agriculture, energy, infrastructure, the economy, or community development, or just getting started on your resilience journey.