Resilient Vermont 2025: Securing Resilient Communities

Bringing together community leaders and groups working to celebrate and strengthen Vermont’s resilience.

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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