OUR WORK

4 Focus Areas

The Resiliency Planning Collaborative is built on the idea that better solutions emerge when research and practice work together. We create opportunities for professionals and scholars to share expertise, learn from experience, and collaborate on projects that address real challenges. These partnerships help turn knowledge into action and strengthen resilience across communities and landscapes.

Land Conservation

Healthy forests, working farms, clean water, and open spaces are the foundation of resilient communities. We bring together conservation professionals and academic researchers to explore practical approaches to land protection. By combining field experience with research, we help communities make informed decisions that support both environmental and community goals.

Natural Hazard Mitigation

Reducing risk starts with understanding how hazards affect people and places. We connect planners, emergency managers, conservation practitioners, and researchers to develop solutions that can be applied in the real world. This collaboration helps communities prepare for flooding, severe storms, and other hazards before disasters occur.

Climate Adaptation

Communities are already experiencing the effects of a changing climate. Our work helps practitioners and researchers learn from one another and develop strategies that respond to local challenges. Together, we identify actions that strengthen resilience and help communities adapt to future conditions.

Community Planning

Strong plans are built through partnership. We work with local governments, community organizations, residents, and universities to create plans that reflect local priorities and long-term goals. By linking research with practice, we support planning efforts that encourage sustainable growth while protecting important natural and cultural resources.

Why It Matters

New England’s landscapes and communities face increasing pressures from climate change and development. By combining conservation with resilience strategies, the Collaborative helps to empower communities to thrive in the face of uncertainty—ensuring that future generations inherit a region that is both vibrant and secure.