Join RIDEM in a virtual session April 29 from 11:00am-1:00pm to talk about the state’s next big next step in implementing Rhode Island’s widely recognized Act on Climate. The 2025 RI Climate Action Strategy (RICAS) has been conducting a series of virtual and in person stakeholder discussions throughout the state. Come learn and talk about…
This hybrid Climate Adaptation Forum, sponsored by the Environmental Business Council on New England, UMASS Boston and the Sustainable Solutions Lab, will explore the critical intersection of insurance and climate resilience. Top experts who are leveraging insurance to mitigate climate risks, protect natural resources, and support communities in the face of increasing disasters will share…
Check out a webinar with Dr. Jeremy Porter, Head of Climate Implications, and Matthew Eby, Founder and CEO, as they present the findings from “Property Prices in Peril,” the 12th National Risk Assessment by First Street. The report reveals critical insights into the escalating impact of climate change on the U.S. housing market, insurance costs,…
This long weekend, Providence Resilience Partnership will be hosting two community conversations at the Sott’Acqua, A Tale of Two Cities Underwater celebrations hosted by Splendor of Florence. Please join us on Saturday, November 9 from 4:00-6:00 pm or Monday, November 11 from 4:00-6:00 pm in the Grace Church Pavillion Courtyard at 300 Westminster Street. Clara…
New federal grant programs made available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) and Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) allocated billions of dollars in resources and shed light on the abundancy of discretionary grant funding. Federal infrastructure programs experienced a substantial boost in funding in the past few years, with unprecedented levels of funding being…
Check out an upcoming hybrid public meeting for the City’s Riverwalk & Waterplace Park Resiliency Project. This is a great opportunity to learn more about this work, which is building on earlier planning done through the Imagine Downtown initiative in 2021. The overall project has an expansive focus that includes multiple climate resilience issues affecting…
The Security & Sustainability Forum is hosting an exclusive 45-minute online event featuring Nelson Lee, the founder of Green Sky Sustainability Consulting Inc. and author of the recently published book Smart Climate Moves: Strategies for Our Future Sustainability. The Security and Sustainability Forum was formed in 2009, and regularly convenes global experts in free educational…
Learn more about the funding and assistance available at the July 26 EPA Regional Roadshow at the Providence Public Library, 9:00am to 12:00pm. Do you know how new EPA funding can inspire positive change in your community? EPA Region 1 is excited to invite you to the in-person Regional Roadshow to learn from EPA staff…
Climate change poses unprecedented risks to the banking and insurance industries, with far-reaching consequences for businesses, governments, and individuals. Rising sea levels, devastating wildfires, and increasingly frequent extreme weather events threaten financial stability and impact loan portfolios, insurance premiums, and investment strategies. These disruptions can trigger a domino effect, shaking global markets, undermining business growth,…
The City of Providence is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan, and your help is needed to make our city more resilient! Since the last update in 2019, residents have faced significant challenges from natural hazards, including severe flooding and extreme heat. For instance, recent storms have caused major flooding in parts of the city, rendering…