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The Vermont Climate Assessment (VCA) examines the impacts of climate change on the Green Mountain State. Written by Vermont researchers using the latest available evidence, the assessment is a practical decision-making resource for municipalities, businesses, educators, natural resource managers, and residents.
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Vermont Climate Assessment 2025

VCA 2025 is designed to help Vermonters make informed decisions in a changing climate. Nearly 200 experts and practitioners from government, universities, nonprofits, and private industry contributed to the assessment, bringing together knowledge from across the state and across disciplines.

Check out the assessment Watch the VCA 2025 overview video

Vermont Climate Assessment 2025

VCA 2025 is designed to help Vermonters make informed decisions in a changing climate. Nearly 200 experts and practitioners from government, universities, nonprofits, and private industry contributed to the assessment, bringing together knowledge from across the state and across disciplines.

Check out the assessment Watch the VCA 2025 overview video

About Vermont Climate Assessment (VCA)
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  • The Vermont Climate Assessment (VCA) assesses the science of climate change and its impacts across Vermont. This report draws from foundational science about climate change and variability to analyze the effects of global change on Vermont’s people, economy, and environment.  

  • VCA provides a thorough examination of the effects of climate change in Vermont and is a key input into climate planning decisions. The assessment was written to inform decision-makers, planners, natural resource managers, public health officials, and other stakeholders. 

  • Learn More about VCA, please go to: vtclimate.org 

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Vermont is Getting Warmer and Wetter (2021 UVM News story)

 

Insights from the Vermont Climate Assessment (2022 GundxChange talk by Gillian Galford)

 

Vermont Climate Assessment (2014 PDF)

 

Vermont Climate Assessment (2021 PDF)