Climate Change, Natural Resources Planning “and Indian Tribes”

1. Climate Change, Natural Resources Planning “and Indian Tribes” Adaptation 2009 Washington, DC February 19, 2009

2. Discussion Overview

3. Discussion Overview Resource Barriers to Adaptation Planning Tribal Adaptation Plan Template Some Suggested Recommendations

4. Resource Barriers to Effective Adaptation Planning Limited Clean Water State Revolving Fund Tribal Wildlife Grants Program Where None Exist Pittman-Robertson Wildlife Restoration Act Land and Water Conservation Fund State Comprehensive Adaptation Strategies Adaptation Assessments and Planning

5. Adaptation Planning Tribal Template Development of an Organizational Response Short-Planning / Adaptation Risk Zone Analysis Vulnerability Assessment Adaptation Strategy Risk Assessment Screening

6. Adaptation Planning Tribal Template (cont’d) Long-Terming Planning / Mitigation Relocation / Replacement of At-Risk Items Transportation / Infrastructure Planning Engineering Funding Intergovernmental Coordination

7. Some Suggested Recommendations Collaboration with NGOs, Agencies, Academia Provision of Adaptation Resources Meet Data Collection Needs Respect and Promote Tribal Practices