START WHERE YOU ARE: Building Climate Resilience… Through Cooperative Housing and Land Care
Guest post from Doug-Earth about how community can be formed in a Start Where You Are approach
START WHERE YOU ARE: Building Climate Resilience…Through Home Gardens
Guest post from Doug-Earth about how to build a resilient garden at your home
Can Our Downward Course Be Halted?!
Guest post about the climate crisis from Alton C. Thompson
Interview with Job One for Humanity Executive Director, Lawrence Wollersheim
Hear from the Executive Director of Job One For Humanity about the necessity of the ClimateSafe Villages project, the severity of the climate crisis, and how people can prepare.
START WHERE YOU ARE! Building Climate Resilience
How can we live climate safer and more sustainable lives starting today, right where we are? Many of us are asking and answering that question. Whether you plan to move to a new Climate Safe Village, stay exactly where you are, or are thinking of moving to a new home in a climate safer community, you can start here and now. Improvements to your home and garden, learning new knowledge and skills, and building cooperative networks can help us all lead climate safer and more sustainable lives. We can build now, and adapt or move later.
ClimateSafe Villages Design Challenge: Building Resilient Communities - $1,000 First Place Award
Calling all innovators, designers, and forward-thinkers! The Climate Safe Villages (CSV) Design Challenge is now open, inviting you to shape the future of resilient communities.
In a world grappling with climate change, we need fresh ideas to create sustainable, adaptable living spaces. That's where you come in. We're looking for visionary designs that combine climate resilience with community-building, all while keeping an eye on cost-effectiveness and innovation.
What's in it for you? Besides the chance to make a real impact, there are cash prizes up for grabs:
First Place: $1,000 and widespread recognition
Two Runners-up: $500 each and digital accolades
Whether you're an architect, engineer, sustainability expert, or simply passionate about creating better living environments, we want to see your ideas. Teams of up to four are welcome, so gather your creative minds and get designing!
Your submission should include a high-quality digital rendering of your concept and a detailed design document. We're looking for solutions that address six key aspects of climate resilience while fostering a strong sense of community.
The deadline is December 1st, 2024, so there's plenty of time to craft your vision of a climate-safe future. Head over to climatesafevillages.org for full details and resources to inspire your design.
Ready to change the world, one village at a time? Let's see what you've got!
New members-only resources: Personal Preparation Guide and Jim Schenk Q&A
Read about our new resources including the Personal Preparation Guide
Announcement: CSV Board transition, and our 3 new board members!
Announcement regarding changes to our Board of Directors
Beyond 1.5C: Pioneering Climate Resilience with CSV
While society goes forward with fossil fuels to continue our “business as usual,” the reality is that the extreme climate conditions we face will be challenging for individuals to cope with. Insurance companies, experts at anticipating the future, are already signaling these challenges by exiting many markets and raising prices.
CSV January Updates - Don't forget to fill out our community application!
This year we are working to move CSV to an independent organization.
Creating a Sustainable Future with Mike Nickerson
We are excited to invite you to our first 2024 event at ClimateSafe Villages, featuring sustainability expert Mike Nickerson.
Update: Your Impact This Holiday Season
We wanted to share an inspiring update on the impact of your support for ClimateSafe Villages (CSV).