The U.S. Department of State is confronting the reality of rising seas and intensifying environmental hazards at diplomatic posts positioned along the world's most vulnerable coastlines.  U.S. embassies and consulates—many located in coastal capitals and port cities—face the same existential challenges as the communities they serve. The data is stark: coastal flooding threats are projected to increase by 151% by 2100, while 148 diplomatic posts have already experienced climate-related disruptions in just the last 15 years. Participants will be presented with a Joint venture effort between KCCT and HDR in Chennai, India, which served as 1 of 2 pilot projects for developing the 'CoBRAS' assessment tool. CoBRAS (Construct of Building Resilience and Adaptation strategies) evaluates resilience at existing diplomatic facilities and serves as a real-time decision driver for implementing resilience strategies and allocating resources across State Department's 275+ facilities worldwide.  Participants will gain practical knowledge of policy frameworks, assessment methodologies, and documentation protocols for evaluating resilience in existing buildings and sites—frameworks equally applicable for establishing design criteria for new construction. These systematic approaches enhance occupant safety, welfare, and environmental protection while supporting informed decision-making that prioritizes the physical, emotional, and social well-being of all building users and surrounding communities.