Title slide of a presentation titled 'The Tasks of Now: Toward a New Era in Climate Resilience Building,' with logos for Climate Resilience Consulting, Packard Foundation, and Susanne Moser Research & Consulting, alongside abstract artwork of a globe with flowing blue, green, and beige lines and various geometric elements.

The David and Lucile Packard Foundation is leading a group of national foundations to investigate the state of the climate adaptation field and opportunities for transformative giving. We were delighted to have been asked to prepare a scan of the American resilience field. Packard leaders delivered a portion of the work to the White House in November 2024.

Climate Resilience Scan, “The Tasks of Now: Toward a New Era in Climate Resilience Building”

Worksheet for decision makers aiming to Advance Climate Resilience

Appendices:

Defining Climate Resilience

Strategies and Principles to Guide the Selection of Climate Resilience Projects Including Implementation Risks and Challenges

Climate Resilience Scan Key Messages

Interviewees

Rising to the Challenge, Together Report, a review and critical assessment of the state of the US climate adaptation field

Logo for Climate Resilience Consulting with a circular graphic of a stylized fingerprint in blue and yellow.
Logo of The Kresge Foundation in blue text
Logo for Susanne Moser Research & Consulting with the name and a globe icon.
Graphic of a highway number sign with the number 427, featuring a wavy line representing a mountain or terrain, in white on a teal background.
Diagram showing pillars of support, including practice, people, and support, with sections on skills, shared values, vision, common problems, and market practices.