ICCR brings together teams of natural and social scientists, engineers, policy experts, and other scholars to tackle complex challenges in climate and community resilience. By combining diverse expertise, the Institute develops knowledge and approaches that are relevant locally, regionally, and globally.

The Institute prioritizes collaborative, community-engaged research, partnering with communities to address locally grounded challenges while producing actionable, equitable solutions.

Through these interdisciplinary teams and sustained community collaboration, ICCR drives innovation in climate resilience, leveraging the unique risk and vulnerability profile of the Southern Appalachian region to inform strategies for communities worldwide.

Explore our initiatives, research collaborations, and ways to engage with the ICCR community.