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.
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 VCRD launched the Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund in 2021 to support local Vermonters that are working toward reducing energy use, improving climate resiliency, and supporting communities working together in the face of a changing climate. The…
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…
Facing the climate challenge means mobilizing at all levels of experience of organization and leadership. Strong and inspirational leaders are the catalyst or “spark” in what helps unify collective action. Hundreds of large and small communities in Vermont have initiated unique and successful local actions while facing the realities of climate change. The Climate Catalysts…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits 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 solutions that…
Climate Economy Initiative Climate Economy Resilient Communities Climate Catalysts Leadership Program Climate Catalysts Innovation Fund History and Background Summits The Climate Economy Initiative is designed to help communities and leaders build and implement priority actions that increase economic vitality and affordability in a time of climate change. The ultimate goal is to help model change…
The Climate Catalyst Innovation Fund supports innovative local projects for which a small grant could have a meaningful impact at the community level. In its first round, the Fund received 32 applications for a total requested amount of over $76,000. Of those, 18 projects were awarded small grants to support local innovators developing solutions that…