The Brandywine Conservancy has launched a new Climate Resiliency Initiative that aims to assist local municipalities and landowners in proactively addressing climate change, according to a staff report from The Daily Local News. 

The initiative is built on more than 56 years of experience. It formalizes the Brandywine Conservancy’s continuous internal and external efforts to better environmental sustainability and introduces cross-departmental expertise directly to the community to help combat climate issues. This includes technical assistance, funding, education, planning, and project implementation. 

The initiative targets two main types of actions. Climate mitigation covers direct efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, while climate adaptation revolves around planning for resilience against the impacts of climate change. 

To collaborate with initiative stakeholders, the conservancy staff have developed a suite of services that will improve land management, as well as strategic planning options at various levels. 

“The Climate Resiliency Initiative aligns with the Conservancy’s core vision and mission, and it will be instrumental in helping our communities address concerns with flood mitigation, changes in flora and fauna, stormwater management, extreme heat, and renewable energy,” said Grant DeCosta, director of community services for the Brandywine Conservancy. 

Read more about the initiative in The Daily Local News.

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