The Climate Economy Programs are designed to help communities build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate change.
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits The Vermont Climate Economy Action Team (CEAT), the leadership team of the VT Climate Economy Partnership, is dedicated to advancing initiatives to expand distributed energy generation and efficiency in Vermont, cultivate climate economy entrepreneurs and startup…
Current Policy Efforts Past Policy Initiatives Climate Change Economy Council: 2015-2016 Working Landscape Partnership Council: 2011-2012 Council on the Future of Vermont: 2007-2009 Vermont Rural Energy Council: 2006-2007 Vermont Council on Planning: 2004-2005 Vermont Council on Culture and Innovation: 2003-2004 Vermont Agriculture Viability Council: 2002-2003 Vermont Forest Products Council: 2001-2002 In 2015 VCRD convened the…
The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) is celebrating the graduation of sixteen local leaders from the third class of the Climate Catalysts Leadership Program. The third cohort began in the fall of 2021 and, over the past year, members worked to implement projects such as, building a trade network for hunters, farmers, and gardeners;…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits We are not currently accepting applications but anticipate a new round in the early fall of 2025, join the VCRD mailing list to stay up to date on when applications become available. VCRD launched the Climate…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits VCRD hosted three Climate Economy Summits to explore emerging opportunities that will work to build a national reputation, create jobs, and attract young people to our rural communities. 2015 – Summit on Creating Prosperity and Opportunity…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits Building Efficient, Resilient Housing Uncategorized Home heating is the second largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Vermont, with the average Vermonter spending nearly $2,000… March 3, 2023 Vermont is Home to a State-of-the-Art LED Producer…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits The Vermont Climate Economy Model Communities Program, which ran from 2017-21, was a year-long community engagement process that helped communities build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits Climate change is the defining issue of our time. We, as a people, are faced with an unprecedented environmental challenge and must identify strategies to reduce energy use and carbon emissions. This challenge also presents an…
The Fifth cohort of Climate Catalysts Leaders from across the state participated in a 7 month process of working through project management, identifying common sticking points, and moving toward solution generation for their local climate projects. Future cohorts applications will launch in the winter of 2025, please join the VCRD mailing list to hear of…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits Apply Today! All around Vermont, communities are seeking to become more resilient and thrive in a changing world and climate. VCRD’s Resilient Communities Program supports three to five communities each year working on local climate action…