Summary of GRI 2022 Global Resilience Institute Accomplishments & Highlights

Executive Summary

The Global Resilience Institute (GRI) was established in 2017 as a university-wide initiative by Northeastern University, becoming the first major university to focus on resilience as a grand challenge. GRI has made significant contributions in response to the COVID-19 emergency, positioning Northeastern as a leader in convergence research for developing resilient communities and systems. The institute works directly with communities, fosters a collaborative community of researchers, integrates resilience into economic development planning, and conducts post-disaster resilience assessments. GRI's efforts have garnered over $24 million in funding and are recognized for their real societal impact.

Convergence Resilience Research

GRI's Integrated Resilience Enhancement Solution (I-RES) methodology assesses societal resilience across various domains and bridges academic research with communities and businesses. The institute collaborates with stakeholders to develop resilience baselines and strategies, as seen in case studies like New Orleans and Maine. GRI's practical approach has attracted grants for economic development planning and resilience solutions, positioning it as a leader in advancing knowledge and methods for societal resilience.

Resilience Governance for Infrastructure Dependencies and Interdependencies

GRI has developed a framework, in partnership with the Critical Infrastructure Resilience Institute, to address governance challenges in interdependent infrastructure systems. By working with agencies like MEMA, GRI applies this model to assess and enhance regional critical infrastructure resilience, as demonstrated in projects for Metro-Boston and metro-Seattle. The institute's work in this area contributes to filling gaps in disaster planning and fostering cross-sector connections for resilience in critical infrastructure.

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