Engage Region
resilience.

Tribes in a meaningful dialogue on climate change adaptation and

Climate Threat(s):



Overarching Goal(s):



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PH II

Performance Goal(s):

LTPG 1

Activity Timeframe:

Climate Vulnerability

LTPG 2
FY24

Many communities are proactively planning and implementing actions to reduce risks posed by climate
change. Using decision support tools to develop and apply adaptation strategies informs both the value
of adopting solutions and the remaining challenges. Experience gained through project implementation
provides a foundation to advance future adaptation efforts.

Action

Description:

Host a standalone climate adaptation workshop for federally
recognized tribes in FY2023.

Use the Regional Tribal Operations Committee (RTOC) as a forum
for ongoing climate change adaptation information sharing,
training, and capacity building.

Exchange information with the National Tribal Science Council on
national tribal climate change adaptation needs and directions, as
appropriate.

Support and encourage the use of General Assistance Program
(GAP) grants, and other available funds for climate change
adaptation, as particular funds allow (e.g., education of staff and
members, assessing their community and environment, and
developing climate change adaptation plans).

Metric(s): • Number of climate adaptation and resilient focused meetings,
workshops, webinars, etc. held over a fiscal year
• Count of GAP grants and other available funds used to support climate
change adaptation (starting in FY23)

Project Challenges: Time constraints of tribal staff

Co-benefits: Facilitating these touch points will foster better relationships with EPA and
other federal/state/non-profit and academic institutions

Owner Email: Hamilton.Brian(5)
epa.gov

New Work? Yes

Resources Available? Yes

Science Needs

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