Climate Resilience

CEC, the Gray Panthers Santa Barbara Network, and the Society of Fearless Grandmothers Santa Barbara hosted a forum for seniors to address how they can prepare for extreme heat and play a more direct role in building community resilience. Photo by Sarita Relis Photography.

Our Vision

Building resilience requires a whole community approach that considers socioeconomic inequities and structural racism, and prioritizes community-led solutions that support a broad range of needs. CEC is pioneering climate adaptation and resilience efforts that are rooted in equity, catalyzed by place-based innovation, and integrated into long-term planning so that
our approach evolves with our changing world.

WHAT CEC IS DOING

Guadalupe-Lompoc Initiative

Community-led climate action planning, project development, and community education to address extreme heat, water supply, food security, air quality, and wildfire risk. Learn more.

Resilient Cuyama Valley

Community-led projects that improve access to fresh local food, water infrastructure, walking and biking paths, and home energy upgrades. Learn more.

Community Resilience Hubs Accelerator

Rapid mobilization of neighborhood-level centers that serve residents who are most vulnerable or at high risk during extreme weather and disaster events such as wildfires, poor air quality, extreme heat, and flooding. Learn more.