Research Projects
Equitable Nature-based Climate Solutions (ENACTS)
The Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience is partnering with researchers at four other universities to conduct the National Science Foundation-funded Equitable Nature-based Climate Solutions (ENACTS) project. This project focuses on centering equity in the design and implementation of Nature-based Solutions for climate resilience in three living hubs. Read More
Climate and Health Adaptation Project
Climate and Health Adaptation Project in conjunction with the Southwest Region Planning Commission, Council for a Healthier Community, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and NH Department of Health and Human Services. Read More
Vulnerability of Seniors to a Changing Climate
Center researcher Jason Rhoades worked with the City of Bridgeport to analyze the proportional impacts climate change may have on our senior populations. Read More
Climate Resilience Toolkit
Antioch University’s Center for Climate Preparedness and Community Resilience convened 29 end-user decision-makers, working with 25 Eastern coastal communities, to “road test” version 1.0 of the Obama Administration’s Climate Resilience Toolkit, which was released in November 2014. Read More
Oyster River Culvert Analysis
This study developed a local-scale and actionable protocol for maintaining historical risk levels for communities facing significant impacts from climate change and population growth. Read More
Stormwater Drainage – Minnesota
Municipal Stormwater Vulnerability: Minneapolis & Victoria, MN Abstract: This study was the fourth in an ongoing program to investigate unresolved issues pertaining to stormwater adaptation. Read More
Stormwater Drainage – Sunapee NH
Vulnerability of Road Crossings: Lake Sunapee Watershed, NH Abstract Numerous studies report that intensified precipitation resulting from anthropogenic climate change will stress civil infrastructures. Read More
