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Adaptation Policy in Practice | Arizona Extreme Heat Preparedness Plan: Mobilizing Government to Protect People and Communities

Fourth Installment in GCC’s Adaptation Policy In Practice Series Extreme heat is the deadliest weather-related hazard in the United States. Heat also disrupts the lives of millions of Americans, touching nearly every...August 19, 2026

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Coming together for climate resilience at the 2026 National Adaptation Forum

GCC was thrilled to be a sponsor of the largest climate adaptation conference in the U.S. Hosted by EcoAdapt, the 7th National Adaptation Forum drew over 900 registrants from government, non-profits, academia, community-based organizations, foundations, and more. Georgetown Climate Center staff hosted sessions and connected with partners new and familiar across the field.June 3, 2026

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Catch up with GCC at the 2026 National Adaptation Forum!

Will you be one of the many climate adaptation and resilience professionals at the upcoming 7th National Adaptation Forum in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania? GCC is thrilled to be a sponsor of the Forum. Here’s where you...May 11, 2026

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Adaptation Policy in Practice | ConserveVirginia: Building Flood Resilience through State Land Conservation

Third Installment in GCC’s Adaptation Policy in Practice Series Land conservation can play a vital role in a state’s comprehensive approach to addressing the risks of flooding. However, identifying and prioritizing...April 20, 2026

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Adaptation Policy in Practice | The Strengthen Alabama Homes Program: A State Model for Wind Mitigation Retrofits

Second Installment in GCC’s Adaptation Policy in Practice Series In Alabama, like in many coastal states, tens of thousands of homes are susceptible to damage from increasingly severe hurricanes and tornadoes, yet the...February 19, 2026

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Adaptation Policy in Practice | How New Jersey is Breaking the Cycles of Repetitive Flood Loss

First Installment in GCC's Adaptation Policy in Practice Series People living in flood-prone homes face a problem that property insurance and emergency response cannot solve. When homes flood repeatedly, the damage...December 11, 2025

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Issue Brief | Virginia's Community Flood Preparedness Grant Program: A Model for State Climate Adaptation Funding

In this environment of federal retreat from climate adaptation, Virginia's Community Flood Preparedness Fund (CFPF) stands out as a proven model for how states can build their own comprehensive flood resilience programs.July 31, 2025

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Issue Brief | Fixing Emergency Management for Americans (FEMA) Act of 2025

A Climate Adaptation Analysis As climate change intensifies, communities across the United States are experiencing increasing frequency and severity of floods, wildfires, hurricanes, and other natural disasters. The...June 3, 2025

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Equitable Adaptation in Action: New Issue Brief from GCC highlights 11 Examples of Local Planning & Implementation

As cities grapple with worsening hazards and extreme weather as a result of climate change, socioeconomic disparities and inequities are amplifying the need for more equitable approaches to climate adaptation. In a new...May 21, 2025

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Issue Brief | States Leading the Way on Climate Adaptation

In a significant shift from previous federal priorities, the United States government is scaling back critical climate adaptation infrastructure precisely when climate impacts are intensifying nationwide. As the Trump...May 13, 2025