(Re)-Thinking Resilience in the U.S. Virgin Islands

August 26, 2021
It seems that everyone is talking about becoming more “resilient.” But, what does this mean?Resilience is more than “bouncing back” after a disaster and starts well in advance.

RESILIENCE IN ACTION

July 21, 2021
Perspectives on City and Community Resilience.
Resilience is often used to describe the ability of a community, small or large, to withstand the impacts of a major shock and rebound after. How can we plan for, and become resilient to, so many different threats?

Planning For A Resilient VI –
Ecosystem Services Workshops

July 6, 7 & 9, 2021
Learn how your well-being depends on healthy ridge to reef ecosystems, participate in identifying ecosystem services that the territory should prioritize, and identify how your community can become more engaged in developing hazard mitigation strategies and ecosystem management decisions.

Engineering for Disaster in the Caribbean - Part 1

March 24, 2021
In Part 1 of this series we discuss protecting coastal assets from storm surge and waves.

Engineering for Disaster in the Caribbean - part 2

May 13, 2021
The best way to prepare for and mitigate the impacts of earthquakes is to build properly, or retrofit properly.

Climate Change In The USVI

September 16, 2020
What is climate change and how does it affect us here in the Virgin Islands?
Watch the webinar featuring moderator Ms. Pamela C. Richards and panelists Dr. Gregory Guannel, Dr. Kim Waddell and Ms. Christina Channes.

hurricane & coastal flooding

August 12, 2020
Are you ready?

In hurricane season, what can you do to reduce your risk from flooding and wind damage? Follow the conversation for tips, resources and solutions.
Prepare for tomorrow, today.