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Tribal Climate Change Adaptation Planning Toolkit

This toolkit is a collection of templates and other resources to assist tribes in their climate change adaptation planning process.

The materials provided are not "one-size-fits-all" solutions. Users are encouraged to modify the materials to better represent the needs and priorities of their own tribe. The toolkit is available as a set of PDFs and a spreadsheet.

Details

Hazards
Changing Seasons
Drought
Flooding – General
Shifting Species, Habitats, and Ecosystems
Wildfire
Assets
Critical Facilities
Cultural and Community Services
Economy
People
Sources
Northern Arizona University | Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals | Climate Program
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Steps Addressed

Get Started
Understand Exposure
Assess Vulnerability & Risk
Investigate Options
Prioritize & Plan
Take Action

Related Case Studies & Action Plans

  • Salmon jumping a fall. From Puyallup Tribe of Indians, "Climate Change Impact Assessment and Adaptation Options," p. 24. Used with permission

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  • Upper Snake River at Massacre Rocks. Image credit: Scott Hauser, Upper Snake River Tribes Foundation. Used with permission

    • Moving Forward Together: Building Tribal Resiliency and Partnerships

  • Michael Montoya, Sovereign Nations Service Corps, Mescalero Apache Tribe. Used with permission.

    • Mescalero Apache Tribe Adapts to a Warmer and Drier Climate
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