Resilient Vermont 2025: Securing Resilient Communities

The conference will be organized around three critical sub-themes:

Climate Resilience
Sessions in this track will explore the challenges and opportunities of addressing climate change at the local level. Topics may include:

• Strategies for disaster preparedness and recovery
• Sustainable infrastructure and green initiatives
• Community-based approaches to climate adaptation

Human Health Resilience
This track focuses on safeguarding the health and well-being of small municipal populations. Topics may include:

• Public health preparedness and emergency response
• Building mental health resilience in communities
• Addressing disparities in healthcare access and outcomes

Technological Resilience
Sessions in this track will examine how technology can bolster resilience in small municipalities. Topics may include:

• Smart cities and technology-driven solutions
• Cybersecurity and critical infrastructure protection
• Leveraging data for informed decision-making