About Us
Who We Are
The Institute for Sustainable Development (ISD) is a 501(c)3 nonprofit focused on addressing pre-disaster community threats and vulnerabilities and post-disaster recovery.
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We are known for our work to support small business and nonprofit disaster recovery, our public-private partnership capabilities, and our after action reports and analysis of key issues affecting community resilience and sustainability.
What We Do
Conduct threats, vulnerabilities, and needs assessments both pre- and post-disaster
Enhance the gathering and sharing of information and knowledge
Support disaster responses as they arise
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Build community capacity
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Develop long-term strategies and plans
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Catalyze new solutions and partnerships
We Believe In...
Nurturing the human ecosystem
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Addressing vulnerabilities before they become disasters
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Continuously improving on past results
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Preparation, mitigation, and adaptation
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The power of partnership
