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