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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
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
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
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
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
Report | Rebates or Planning Grants?
June 5, 2025
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
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
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
Report | State Chief Resilience Officers: Establishment, Authority & Governance
As the human and financial toll of the climate crisis continues to climb, a growing number of jurisdictions are establishing a new role – the Chief Resilience Officer (CRO) – to lead pre-disaster planning and risk reduction efforts to build resilience to climate-fueled hazards. Released today by the Georgetown Climate Center, State Chief Resilience Officers: Establishment, Authority & Governance explores the position and functioning of Chief Resilience Officers across 12 states and provides recommendations for states considering creating a CRO position.
February 3, 2025
