Cultivating Tribal Capacity for Climate Change Adaptation

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1 for Climate Change Adaptation Don Sampson Chas Jones, Ph.D. Liaison

2 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Engagement Plan being developed Develop systems that benefit Tribes regionally Build tribal capacity across region 2 Introduction Results Building Summary Assessing

3 Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (2015) Tribes: most climate- sensitive communities in the PNW Climate impacts harvested foods (salmon, deer, root plants, & berries) Cultural importance of first foods for ceremonies, subsistence, commercial, & cultural identity Hunting, fishing, and gathering rights guaranteed by treaty, executive order, and trust obligations of the federal government Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 3

4 Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (2015) resilience is critical for resources protected by right and important to the cultural identity and economic vitality Most Tribes have limited information, technical capacity, and resources to plan and adapt to climate impacts Assessed tribal capacity and needs Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 4

5 # Respondants Major Impacts from Climate Change Identified by Respondents Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

6 High 5 4 Climate Awareness Lack of dedicated funding and staffing is limiting factor for tribal awareness and engagement Relative level 3 Moderate 2 1 Low 0 TRIBAL MEMBER / CITIZENS TRIBAL COMMITTEES TRIBAL EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TRIBAL COUNCIL / GOVERNING BODY TRIBAL DEPARTMENT STAFF 6 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

7 Vulnerability Assessment or Adaptation Plan # Tribes / Intertribal Orgs Complete In progress (funding needed) None - Lack funding & expertise 7 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

8 Staff : Climate Change (Education, Training, & Experience) # Tribes / Intertribal Orgs Cowlitz Tribe: We currently have qualified staff. One problem is that we are a grant- based department with little funding at this time to dedicate current staff on this endeavor 0 Low Moderate High 8 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

Recommendations & Needs (Sampson 2015) Vulnerability Assessments & Adaptation Plans Learning from other Tribes Training Documenting and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and First Foods Engage

9 Recommendations & Needs (Sampson 2015) Vulnerability Assessments & Adaptation Plans Learning from other Tribes Training Documenting and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and First Foods Engage tribal leadership Health impacts Outreach and engagement strategies youth, leaders, community members, and non- natural resource department managers Science support Downscaled climate models: relevant to tribal priorities Funding NW CSC Liaison 9 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

10 ATNI USET Climate Camp (2016 & 2017) Purpose: Training for developing tribal plans, policies, and strategies to address climate change Collaborative effort: ü ATNI ü Nisqually Tribe ü Institute for Government - PSU ü NW Climate Science Center ü Bureau of Indian Affairs ü University of Idaho ü Michigan State Univ. ü University of Washington ü Woven Strategies, LLC ü United Nations 10 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

11 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Develop systems that benefit PNW Tribes Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (Sampson 2015) Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 11

12 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Strategy Develop systems that benefit PNW Tribes Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (Sampson 2015) Building for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment [Meade Krosby: UW Climate Impacts Group; 2016] Climate Hotline Data Downscaling by tribe Adaptation Plan Guidebook Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 12

13 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Develop systems that benefit PNW Tribes Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (Sampson 2015) Building for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment [Meade Krosby: UW Climate Impacts Group; 2016] Will Climate Warming Affect Locations or Timing of Availability of Food Sources from Native Northwestern Shrubs? [Connie Harrington: USFS; 2017] Incorporates Traditional Knowledge & First Foods Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 13

14 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Develop systems that benefit PNW Tribes Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Assessment (Sampson 2015) Building for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment [Meade Krosby: UW Climate Impacts Group; 2016] Will Climate Warming Affect Locations or Timing of Availability of Food Sources from Native Northwestern Shrubs? [Connie Harrington: USFS; 2017 NW CSC Liaison [ATNI hired Chas Jones 2017] Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary 14

15 Recommendations & Needs (Sampson 2015) Chas Jones Liaison with the NW Climate Science Center Vulnerability Assessments & Adaptation Plans Learning from other Tribes Training Documenting and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and First Foods Engage tribal leadership Health impacts Outreach and engagement strategies leaders, community members, and non- natural resource department managers Science support Downscaled climate models: relevant to tribal priorities: Pair with research Funding: Coach on strategies & proposal development NW CSC Liaison 15 Introduction Assessing Results Building Summary

16 NW Climate Science Center Engagement Engagement Plan being developed Develop systems that benefit Tribes regionally Build tribal capacity across region Introduction Results Building Summary Assessing

17 Chas Jones Liaison with the NW Climate Science Center Vulnerability Assessments & Adaptation Plans Learning from other Tribes Training Documenting and incorporating Traditional Knowledge and First Foods Engage tribal leadership Health impacts Outreach Science support Downscaled climate models: relevant to tribal priorities: Pair with research Funding: Coach on strategies & proposal development Introduction Results Building Summary Assessing

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