‘Process’ might be the least glamorous word in the English language. But any entity’s preparation for the impacts of shocks and stressors relies directly on its willingness to invest in the design and creation of response systems and organizational infrastructure. This panel will examine best practices from practitioners and organizations working on the front lines […]
Read moreModerator: Robin Barnes Building resilience – and knowing where to invest and leverage existing and limited resources – requires that a community first gain the knowledge of its vulnerabilities. Despite the desire to engage in this work, the ability to identify and measure resilience challenges, goals, and priorities remains a barrier. Important tools have been […]
Read moreDespite progress in identifying the conceptual foundations of and creating a working definition for resilience building, it remains difficult to synthesize the wealth of information from the current body of literature on advancements and activities and place it within context in a way that will inform policy and planning at the local, state and federal […]
Read moreRural communities face unique challenges in building resilience to acute shocks and chronic stresses. With fewer financial resources, more land area to cover for emergency response, sparse and decaying infrastructure, and limited job opportunities, creating a model for rural communities in how to address the unique physical, social and economic challenges they face is critical […]
Read moreOut of sight in our daily lives, our energy and water systems are often forgotten until a major crisis occurs. From enhancing and expanding existing power sources, to maximizing existing grid and electric systems, this panel will highlight the investments and innovations being made to ensure our communities have a resilient energy and water future.
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