Disasters are costly but planning helps
Resilient Virginia helps communities build resilience and plan for disasters so they are safer when a disaster strikes.
Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
Accelerating resiliency planning in communities across the Commonwealth
Resilient Virginia helps communities build resilience and plan for disasters so they are safer when a disaster strikes.
Annual Meeting; Fall Events; Program and Project Updates; Board of Directors Updates; Resources and Funding; National Heat Strategy; Share Your Flood Story; Climate Change Indicators in the U.S.; DOT Climate Change Center Webinar Series; EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy; Community Change Grants; Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program; ‘Build to Scale’ Funding Opportunity; An Unlikely Defense During Heat Waves: Food Banks; more.
Our 2024 Annual Meeting was held in Charlottesville on July 25th at the Virginia Department of Forestry. Guest presenters included Shana Udvardy, Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists (updates on national resilience programs), and Matt Wells, Director, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (updates on state-level programs).
Creating a Climate-Ready Virginia; Program and Project Updates; Board of Directors Updates;
Resources and Funding; EJ TCTACS; Solar for All; USDA Grants and Loans; FEMA National; Resilience Guidance; National Climate Resilience Framework; MARISA Tools; All Hazard Mitigation Planning Program; Charlottesville, Virginia Shows How Small Cities Can take a Lead on Zero-Emissions Public Transit; Rural Universities Experiment with ‘Innovation Hubs’; FEMA Announces $300 Million to Strengthen Community Resilience to Flooding; Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.55 Million for Community Heat Resilience Through Investing in America Agenda; more.
Climate readiness is about building holistic resilience. It involves taking targeted action to preserve and improve Virginia’s economy, infrastructure, and resources while safeguarding our community members’ health, safety, and quality of life.
In this episode of The Climate Conversation podcast, Dan and Alison speak with Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) about her fight for climate resilience and environmental justice, and also speak with Annette Osso about Resilient Virginia’s on-the-ground work happening in the state.
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
This analysis investigates the attitude-behavior gap on political climate action using the six most recent waves of the Climate Change in the American Mind surveys spanning 2021–2023.
Tree Equity Alliance is a coalition to create a unified voice on the critical need for equitable tree canopy.
Resilient Virginia helps communities build resilience and plan for disasters so they are safer when a disaster strikes.
Annual Meeting; Fall Events; Program and Project Updates; Board of Directors Updates; Resources and Funding; National Heat Strategy; Share Your Flood Story; Climate Change Indicators in the U.S.; DOT Climate Change Center Webinar Series; EPA’s Meaningful Engagement Policy; Community Change Grants; Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program; ‘Build to Scale’ Funding Opportunity; An Unlikely Defense During Heat Waves: Food Banks; more.
Our 2024 Annual Meeting was held in Charlottesville on July 25th at the Virginia Department of Forestry. Guest presenters included Shana Udvardy, Senior Climate Resilience Policy Analyst, Union of Concerned Scientists (updates on national resilience programs), and Matt Wells, Director, VA Department of Conservation and Recreation (updates on state-level programs).
Creating a Climate-Ready Virginia; Program and Project Updates; Board of Directors Updates;
Resources and Funding; EJ TCTACS; Solar for All; USDA Grants and Loans; FEMA National; Resilience Guidance; National Climate Resilience Framework; MARISA Tools; All Hazard Mitigation Planning Program; Charlottesville, Virginia Shows How Small Cities Can take a Lead on Zero-Emissions Public Transit; Rural Universities Experiment with ‘Innovation Hubs’; FEMA Announces $300 Million to Strengthen Community Resilience to Flooding; Biden-Harris Administration Invests $4.55 Million for Community Heat Resilience Through Investing in America Agenda; more.
Climate readiness is about building holistic resilience. It involves taking targeted action to preserve and improve Virginia’s economy, infrastructure, and resources while safeguarding our community members’ health, safety, and quality of life.
In this episode of The Climate Conversation podcast, Dan and Alison speak with Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D-Va.) about her fight for climate resilience and environmental justice, and also speak with Annette Osso about Resilient Virginia’s on-the-ground work happening in the state.
The Fifth National Climate Assessment is the US Government’s preeminent report on climate change impacts, risks, and responses. It is a congressionally mandated interagency effort that provides the scientific foundation to support informed decision-making across the United States.
This analysis investigates the attitude-behavior gap on political climate action using the six most recent waves of the Climate Change in the American Mind surveys spanning 2021–2023.
Tree Equity Alliance is a coalition to create a unified voice on the critical need for equitable tree canopy.
Join Climate XChange for their monthly State Climate Policy Network (SCPN) national call. This one-hour, once-a-month call is the perfect opportunity to learn about and discuss recent state-level climate policy progress across the country.…
EPA invites EJ advocates to participate in its National EJ Community Engagement calls. The purpose of these calls is to inform communities about EPA's environmental justice work and enhance opportunities to maintain an…
The 2025 Resilient Virginia Conference will deliver tools, information, and networking opportunities to help you build resilience and move your community forward.
The conference will include multiple opportunities for engagement via breakout sessions,…
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While we’re saving the full reveal for later, here’s a sneak peek at the powerful topics and exciting experiences taking shape on this year’s Resilient Virginia Conference agenda.
We’re pleased to announce that Greg Steele, Virginia’s newly appointed Chief Resilience Officer, will deliver the opening plenary 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.