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Affiliated Tribes of NW IndiansLeonard Forsman, President

Don Sampson, Climate Change Project Director

1. ATNI Climate Change Project - Don

2. State of Northwest Tribal Climate Impacts & Planning - Don

3. Tribal Climate Planning Support - Don

4. Regional Climate Policy & Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy

in OR & WA – Leonard

5. National Climate Policy Efforts – Funding & NCAI Climate Task

Force - Leonard

In 2011, the Affiliated Tribes of NW Indians (ATNI) adopted resolution #11-77 on Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change which recommended that the:

Ø U.S. government recognize Tribal sovereign authority;Ø U.S. agencies engage Tribal governments on climate

change policy;Ø U.S. agencies respect and protect Tribal traditional

knowledge and comply with UN Declaration of Indigenous Peoples – free, prior, informed consent on use of traditional knowledge.

ATNI Climate Change Project

2011 ATNI resolution #11-77 on Traditional Knowledge and Climate Change recommended that the:

Ø U.S. provide support and funding to build Tribal capacity for climate change adaptation and mitigation; and

Ø U.S. agencies comply with Presidential Executive Order 13175 and Secretarial Order 3289 for government-to-government consultation with Tribes.


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ATNI Climate Change Project Goals

ATNI in partnership with the Institute for Tribal Government, established the ATNI Climate Change Project in June, 2014

Ø Ensure ATNI member Tribes are engaged and aware of the federal/state/tribal climate change programs;

Ø Serve as a clearing house for and coordinator of tribal and intertribal efforts;

Ø Support ATNI’s participation in regional, national, and international climate policy, adaptation, and mitigation efforts

Ø Support ATNI member Tribes in identifying and securing Climate Change funding to build tribal capacity

• http://www.atnitribes.org/atni-climate-change-project

http://www.atnitribes.org/atni-climate-change-project

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Long-term warming, a lengthening of the frost-free season

Ø Average annual temperature has increased +1.3°F, 1885-2011

Ø Frost-free season has lengthened 35 days (+6 days), 1885-2011

Ocean Acidification Is Increasing; Destroying HabitatØ Ocean acidity in Washington’s marine waters has increased

+10% to +40% since 1800

Ø Ocean acidity is projected to increase 100-150% percent by 2100

Observed Trends in PNW Climate & Ocean

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Near-Term Challenges of Sea Level RiseSea level increasing on

average, although vary by location

Global: +0.2 - 0.6m by year 2100

Puget Sound: +0.15 -1.27m by year 2100 (UW CIG)

SLR increases storm surge and the risk of:

Ø floodingØ erosionØ habitat loss

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Trends in snowpackUW Climate Impacts Group

Spring snowpack varies year-to-year but

declined ~25% from mid-20th century

through 2006

By 2050, 30% less area will be snow-

covered in US West

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1938 1981

(Glacier National Park, www.nps.gov/glac)

Grinnell Glacier, Glacier National Park, Montana

110 glaciers have disappeared from GNP in the past 150 yearsRemaining 37 glaciers estimated to be gone by 2050

Spring peak streamflow shifted earlier by up to 20 days, depending on location (1948-2002)

Changes in the Timing of Streamflow Related to Changing Snowmelt have Occurred and Will Continue

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Rising temperatures, lower summer flows will impact fish species such as trout and salmon

photo: NOAA, via NCA

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2015 Extreme die-off of sockeye salmon run with a 5 degree F higher temperatures than the 10 year average

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Sockeye Mortality Coincided with Hundreds of Columbia River White Sturgeon Suddenly Die Off

Forest mortality due to fire and insect activity is already evident in the Northwest

Devastating Fires Impact Traditional Medicines, Foods, Habitat and Tribal Economy

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Areas burned projects to doubleby 2040 and triple

by 2080.

Probability of more than 2M acres

burning in a single year:

Historically -5%In 2080 -33% 2015 Colville Fire burned 20% of commercial timber

590 sq mi

Coast Salish Canoe Journey 2009 landing in Pillar Point; photo by Carol Reiss, USGS

Psychological stress from loss of cultural identity in Native cultures due to:

Ø Decline or loss of key plant and animal species

Ø Loss of reservation land Ø Loss of cultural sites to sea level

riseØ Loss or changes in traditional

foodsØ Impacts to Tribal health and

economies

Climate Change, Tribes, and Tribal Health

Ø More heat Ø Smaller snowpacksØ Earlier snowmelt Ø More evaporation and

dryness Ø More flood-control

releasesØ Less groundwaterØ More legal restrictionsØ More droughtsØ More firesØ Disappearing HabitatØ Massive Die-Offs of

Keystone Species

In Summary: Climate Change in the Pacific Northwest

Proving to Donald Trump Climate Change Exists

Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol II —Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United States

Federal Coordinating Lead Author

Rachael Novak, U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Indian Affairs

Chapter Lead

Lesley Jantarasami, Oregon Department of Energy

Chapter Authors

Roberto Delgado, National Institutes of Health

Elizabeth Marino, Oregon State University–Cascades

Shannon McNeeley, North Central Climate Adaptation Science Center and Colorado State University

Chris Narducci, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

Julie Raymond-Yakoubian, Kawerak, Inc.

Loretta Singletary, University of Nevada, Reno

Kyle Powys Whyte, Michigan State University

Review Editor

Karen Cozzetto, Northern Arizona University

Chapter 15 | Tribes and Indigenous Peoples

Key Message #115

Ch. 15 | Tribes and Indigenous Peoples

Climate change threatens Indigenous peoples’ livelihoods and economies, including agriculture, hunting and gathering, fishing, forestry, energy, recreation, and tourism enterprises. Indigenous peoples’ economies rely on, but face institutional barriers to, their self-determined management of water, land, other natural resources, and infrastructure that will be impacted increasingly by changes in climate.

Indigenous Livelihoods and Economies at Risk

Key Message #215


Indigenous health is based on interconnected social and ecological systems that are being disrupted by a changing climate. As these changes continue, the health of individuals and communities will be uniquely challenged by climate impacts to lands, waters, foods, and other plant and animal species. These impacts threaten sites, practices, and relationships with cultural, spiritual, or ceremonial importance that are foundational to Indigenous peoples’ cultural heritages, identities, and physical and mental health.

Physical, Mental, and Indigenous Values-Based Health at Risk

Key Message #315


Many Indigenous peoples have been proactively identifying and addressing climate impacts; however, institutional barriers exist. These barriers include limited access to traditional territory and resources and the limitations of existing policies, programs, and funding mechanisms in accounting for the unique conditions of Indigenous communities. Successful adaptation in Indigenous contexts relies on use of Indigenous knowledge, resilient and robust social systems and protocols, a commitment to principles of self-determination, and proactive efforts on the part of federal, state, and local governments to alleviate institutional barriers.

Adaptation, Disaster Management, Displacement, and Community-Led Relocations

Fig. 15.1: Indigenous Peoples’ Climate Initiatives and Plans

Many Indigenous peoples are taking steps to adapt to climate change impacts. Search the online version of this map by activity type, region, and sector to find more information and links to each project: https://biamaps.doi.gov/nca/. Thus far, tribes and tribal organizations in the Northwest have the highest concentration of climate activities (Ch. 24: Northwest).


https://biamaps.doi.gov/nca/

Fourth National Climate Assessment, Vol II — Impacts, Risks, and Adaptation in the United Statesnca2018.globalchange.gov 24

Fig. 15.1: Indigenous Peoples’ Climate Initiatives and Plans


Climate change is already affecting the Northwest’s diverse natural resources, which support sustainable livelihoods; provide a robust foundation for rural, tribal, and Indigenous communities; and strengthen local economies. Climate change is expected to continue affecting the natural resource sector, but the economic consequences will depend on future market dynamics, management actions, and adaptation efforts. Proactive management can increase the resilience of many natural resources and their associated economies.

Key Message #124

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Natural Resource Economy

Climate change and extreme events are already endangering the well-being of a wide range of wildlife, fish, and plants, which are intimately tied to tribal subsistence culture and popular outdoor recreation activities. Climate change is projected to continue to have adverse impacts on the regional environment, with implications for the values, identity, heritage, cultures, and quality of life of the region’s diverse population. Adaptation and informed management, especially culturally appropriate strategies, will likely increase the resilience of the region’s natural capital.

Key Message #224

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Natural World and Cultural Heritage

Fig. 24.9: Pacific Salmon and the Identity and Culture of Northwest Tribes Pacific salmon are essential to most Northwest Tribes’ identity and culture. This photo shows the First Salmon ceremony of the Puyallup Tribe. Pacific salmon—a keystone species in the Northwest—are at risk because of climate change.

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Existing water, transportation, and energy infrastructure already face challenges from flooding, landslides, drought, wildfire, and heat waves. Climate change is projected to increase the risks from many of these extreme events, potentially compromising the reliability of water supplies, hydropower, and transportation across the region. Isolated communities and those with systems that lack redundancy are the most vulnerable. Adaptation strategies that address more than one sector, or are coupled with social and environmental co-benefits, can increase resilience.

Key Message #324

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Infrastructure

Fig. 24.10: Coastal Flooding in the Quinault Indian NationCoastal floodwaters inundated the Quinault Indian Nation’s lower village of Taholah in March 2014. This event, and continuing concerns about future climate change, prompted the village to begin relocation to higher ground.

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Organizations and volunteers that make up the Northwest’s social safety net are already stretched thin with current demands. Healthcare and social systems will likely be further challenged with the increasing frequency of acute events, or when cascading events occur. In addition to an increased likelihood of hazards and epidemics, disruptions in local economies and food systems are projected to result in more chronic health risks. The potential health co-benefits of future climate mitigation investments could help to counterbalance these risks.

Key Message #424

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Health

Communities on the front lines of climate change experience the first, and often the worst, effects. Frontline communities in the Northwest include tribes and Indigenous peoples, those most dependent on natural resources for their livelihoods, and the economically disadvantaged. These communities generally prioritize basic needs, such as shelter, food, and transportation; frequently lack economic and political capital; and have fewer resources to prepare for and cope with climate disruptions. The social and cultural cohesion inherent in many of these communities provides a foundation for building community capacity and increasing resilience.

Key Message #524

Ch. 24 | Northwest

Frontline Communities

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Swinomish Tribe: Examining Environmental and Community Health Indicators In a Climate Context

Community connection

Self-determination

Well-being

Natural resources security

Cultural traditions

Education

Slide Source: Swinomish Tribe

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ATNI secured BIA Climate Resiliency Grants to fund:

1. ATNI-USET Bi-Coastal Collaborative Project – 3 TribalLeaders Summit, 4 Workshops, and Tribal Climate Camp

2. ATNI Climate Change Management/Research Internships and Youth Education

3. ATNI Travel Support to engage with regional and national climate change forums

4. Partnership with Pacific NW Tribal Climate Project –University of Oregon

5. Tribal Liaison for NW Climate Science Center6. Columbia River Tribal Climate Change Capacity Assessment7. Helped fund Nooksack Project (2015) and Point No Point

Treaty Council Project (2016)

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ATNI Tribal Leader’s Summit on Climate Change March 10 & 11, 2015

Ø 140 people attended the Summit, including 45 Tribal elected and appointed leaders from ATNI members Tribes

Ø Discuss Tribal Strategies, Plans, & Policy on Climate Change, Energy, and Carbon Emissions

Ø Identify and Discuss Regional, National, and International Policy on Climate Change

Ø Presented current Federal Agency Actions and Identify Tribal Needs

Ø Identify Issues and Strategies to Promote and Protect Tribal Sovereignty and Tribal Resources

Ø Discuss Interest in Developing a NW Tribal Action Plan on Climate Change, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

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ATNI Tribal Leader’s Summit on Climate Change Recommendations

1. Promote Federal Trust Responsibility and Consultation with Tribes

2. Increase Funding to Tribes3. Increase Tribal Climate Change Adaptation Planning4. Promote Education and Community Outreach5. Protecting Tribal Health6. Engaging Our Youth & Elders7. Protect and Incorporate Traditional Ecological Knowledge8. Identify Preventative Measures – GHG reduction9. Coal, Oil, and Propane Train Transportation

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2016 Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate Change -Hosted by Lummi Nation

1. Best practices and approaches to address climate change impacts to Tribes and tribal communities

2. Discuss strategies to protect Tribal treaty rights and trust resources

3. Need for immediate government-government consultation on climate impacts and programs

4. Tribes must be consulted with on funding and allocation to better meet tribal needs

5. Establish a National Tribal Climate Task Force & Workgroup (ATNI reps)

6. ATNI Climate Change Policy adopted by NCAI

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2017 Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate Change -Hosted by Tulalip

This 2-day Summit focused on four main topics –1. Traditional knowledges – how are we doing? 2. Protecting cultural and subsistence resources – progress? 3. Planning to support community resiliency – what work is

needed:4. Tribal Climate Policy issues & strategies at the regional

and national level – working locally and strategies with the Trump Administration.

2019 Tribal Leaders Summit July 30-31 at Northern Quest Casino, Spokane WA

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Regional Planning: ATNI, NW Climate Adaptation Science Center, and University of Washington

Ø ATNI, ITG, & NW Climate Science Center – Columbia River Basin Tribes Climate Change Capacity Assessment report completed in 2015

Ø ATNI, BIA, and the NW Climate Adaptation Science Center hired a Tribal Liaison to work with Tribes in OR, WA, ID, MT – Chas Jones hired in 2017

Ø NW Climate Science Center, Great Basin LCC, and University of Washington – Tribal Climate Planning Support - Meade Krosby, Project Leader UW Climate Impacts Group - (206) 579-8023 or [email protected]

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Regional Outreach: ATNI & Pacific NW Tribal Climate Project @ University of Oregon

The PNW Tribal Climate Project provides the following services to NW Tribes & ATNI:

Task 1. Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Network Facilitation of monthly Tribal Climate Change Network calls and meeting minutes. PNW Tribal Climate Change Webpage - ATNI added as a partner to the Tribal Climate Change Project in the website headerTask 2. Climate Science Connections DatabaseDevelopment and update of the Climate-Science Connections Database for Tribes (ATNI is a partner to the Tribal Climate Change Guide).Task 3. Assist with outreach for ATNI Climate Change InitiativesDissemination of information about all ATNI climate change initiatives through the PNW Tribal Climate Change Network, website and regular email bulletins.

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Regional Planning: ATNI, NW Climate Science Center, and University of Washington

Building Tribal Capacity for Climate Change Vulnerability Assessment - ProjectØ Make the vulnerability assessment process more accessible to

tribal staff, Ø Address the demand for climate data at the scale of tribal

decision-making, and Ø Support tribal staff through the vulnerability assessment

process.A) developing online guidance materials targeted to tribal needs and

capacities; B) providing downscaled climate data and climate change summaries

for tribes; and C) supporting use of project products via workshops and a webinar,

and staffing a Tribal Climate Technical Support Desk to provide rapid response to relevant queries

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Regional Training : ATNI Tribal Climate Camps

Curriculum: Series of modules over the course of the week, delegate teams honed and built climate adaption plans for their home Tribes. This outcome was supported through a range of curricular offerings, including training in:

Ø Vulnerability assessmentsØ Fundraising and grant writingØ Community engagementØ Climate scienceØ Tribal and international policyØ Guidelines for Considering Traditional Knowledges in

Climate Change Initiatives

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2016 ATNI / USET Tribal Climate Camp

Ø Partners: ATNI, USET, Institute for Tribal Government

(ITG), Northwest Climate Science Center (NW CSC) and

Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and University of Idaho

Ø 6 Tribes: Coeur d'Alene, Colville, Nez Perce,

Passamaquoddy - Maine, Warm Springs, and Quinault –

total of 18 delegates

Ø Host Tribe: Nez Perce Tribe hosted the Camp at the

University of Idaho’s MOSS Science Center at McCall, ID

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2016 ATNI / USET Tribal Climate Camp

Tribal Climate Change Camp (McCall, ID June 19-24, 2016)

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ATNI / USET Tribal Climate Camp 2016

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ATNI / USET Tribal Climate Camp 2016

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2017 ATNI Tribal Climate Camp

2017 Tribal Climate Change Camp – July 30-Aug 4th, 2017, Pack

Forest Center, near Olympia, WA 62 Delegates from:

Ø Host Tribe - NisquallyØ 7 Tribes: Nisqually (WA), Cowlitz (WA), Siletz (OR), Cow Creek

(OR), Naut'sa mawt First Nation (B.C), Tsleil-Waututh Nation

(B.C), Wichita and Affiliated Tribes (OK)

Ø United Nations – Indonesia & UN Training Institute

Ø 6 ATNI Tribal Interns – Puyallup, Warm Springs, Blackfeet,

Klamath, White Mtn Apache, & Umatilla

Ø NWIFC Tribal InternØ Indigenous Climate Change Work Group - Haskell

Ø 3 Climate Science Center Tribal Liaisons – NW, AK, SW

Ø Nisqually Americorp Youth Ø Maori – New Zealand

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ATNI Tribal Climate Camp 2017

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ATNI Tribal Climate Camp 2017

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Regional Training: ATNI Tribal Climate Camp 2017

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Tribal Climate Camp Host Tribe/Locations2016 - Nez Perce Tribe / McCall, ID 2017 - Nisqually Tribe / La Grande, WA 2019 - Salish Kootenai Tribe / Bigfork, MT

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2019 ATNI Tribal Climate Camp

Partners: ATNI, BIA, NW CASC, Univ. of WA, Idaho, & MT, regional tribal instructors, Salish Kootenai Tribe

Dates: June 16-21, 2019Delegates: 15 Tribes with 3 delegates per tribe

Host Tribe: Salish-Kootenai

6 Climate Science Center Tribal Liaisons from throughout US

Ø 15 Tribes: Burns Paiute Tribe (OR), Blackfeet Tribe (MT), Coquille Tribe (OR), Grand Ronde Tribe (OR), Kalispel Tribe (WA), Karuk Tribe (CA), Nisqually Tribe (WA), Salish Kootenai Tribe (MT), Squaxin Island Tribe (WA), Umatilla Tribe (OR), Chugach Regional Resources Commission (AK), Fort Peck Assiniboine & Sioux Tribes (SD), Ketchikan Indian Community (AK) Acoma Pueblo (NM), Seminole Tribe (FL)

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National and Northwest Regional Tribal Liaisons with Climate Adaption Science Centers

SUPPORT NETWORK TO ADDRESS SCIENCE-BASED NEEDS FOR IMPROVED ADAPTATION BY TRIBAL COMMUNITIES

In 2017, the Bureau of Indian Affairs partnered with the

following Non-profit Tribal Organizations to fund 6 Tribal

Liaisons at 6 Climate Adaptation Science Centers:

1. Aleutian Pribilof Islands Association (APIA);

2. Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) – Chas Jones;

3. American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC);

4. College of the Menominee Sustainable Development

Institute (CMN SDI);

5. United Southern & Eastern Tribes, Inc. (USET); and

6. Great Plains Tribal Water Alliance (GPTWA).

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Affiliated Tribes of NW IndiansLeonard Forsman, President

1. National & Regional Climate Policy Efforts – Funding, NCAI Climate Task Force, Legislation – Leonard

2. Addressing the Source: Greenhouse Gas Reduction Policy in OR & WA –Leonard/Don

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Northwest Regional Tribes & Organizations Addressing Climate Change Impacts

Northwest Tribes are united to address climate impacts through the multiple organizations: Ø Tribal Governments & Affiliated Tribes of the Northwest

Indians Ø Columbia River (CRITFC) and Northwest (NWIFC)

Fisheries Commissions, Ø Upper Snake River Tribes and Upper Columbia United

Tribes Ø PNW Tribal Climate Change Network, BIA NW Regional

Office, and State and local agenciesØ Partners with Universities WA, OR, ID, MT, OSU & Tribal

Colleges

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Funding to Northwest Regional Tribes & Organizations

Ø Since the BIA Tribal Climate Resilience Program began in

2013, more than a third of the annual funding has been awarded to Northwest Tribes, who leverage a variety of

collaborative frameworks to share results broadly

Ø NCAI FY2020 Federal Budget Recommendations seek $30M for Tribal Resilience Program - $20M above 2019

levels – Tribes must support this increase through

appropriations testimony

Ø ATNI has worked to promote Climate Change as a priority at the NCAI Convention – Major focus of

President, Jefferson Keels 2019 State of Indian Nations

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2015 National Congress of American Indians Resolution Adopting Guidance Principles to

Address the Impacts of Climate Change

Ø NCAI and ATNI to develop guiding principles and action steps to address the impacts of climate change

Ø NCAI and ATNI to evaluate effectiveness of Executive Order 13175, Secretarial Order 3289, and the United Nation Declaration of Indigenous Peoples

Ø Federal government to provides tribes equitable funding and support tribal eligibility for federal energy and natural resource programs that exclude tribal governments

Ø 2019 NCAI to create a Tribal Climate Change Task Force at midyear convention Reno - tribal governments, intertribal organizations, and non-tribal partners to develop and implement the plan of action

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NCAI President, Jefferson Keels 2019 State of Indian Nations

“NCAI supports tribal nations’ climate action efforts, from advancing their consensus priorities at the U.N., to advocating for tribal water settlements in an age of increasing water scarcity”

“We are leading on climate action because we recognize future generations will either revere us for our bold initiative in this moment, or condemn us for the doomed planet we’ve left them. Simply put, we can no longer afford deniers. We need doers –doers committed to working together as one, to save our planet for all. We need the U.S. government to lead with us”.

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Creating the NCAI Tribal Climate Change Task Force

Ø What should be the purpose of the Task Force in supporting Tribal climate action efforts?

Ø What information and educational resources do you need to design, support, and implement effective tribal climate action initiatives?

Ø What specific challenges does your nation face in developing and implementing strategic plans to mitigate, adapt to, or deter impacts of climate change?

Ø NCAI is considering creating within the Climate Action Task Force a workgroup comprised of practitioners, what do you want them to focus on?

Ø What specific federal policy priorities regarding climate change should the Task Force advocate for?

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National Legislation to Address the Source of Climate Change – The Green New Deal

Ø House Resolution # 109 - Comprehensive legislation that would set the goal of “net-zero greenhouse gas emissions" in ten years, plus investments in new technology, and a more just economic framework.

Ø The resolution states a goal: “obtaining the free, prior, and informed consent of indigenous peoples for all decisions that affect indigenous peoples and their traditional territories, honoring all treaties and agreements with indigenous peoples, and protecting and enforcing the sovereignty and land rights of indigenous peoples;

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National Efforts to Address the Source of Climate Change – Green New Deal

• Representative Deb Haaland, one of the first Native American women in Congress who supports the Green New Deal.• “Communities of color are disproportionately affected by

climate change,” said Haaland.• “That’s why one of the most important aspects of delivering a

Green New Deal for America is making sure that the transition to a renewable economy is equitable and benefits all communities. Making sure provisions in the Green New Deal have language that includes Tribal consultation is part of respecting the status they have as required by law.”

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Northwest Regional Efforts to Address the Source of Climate Change - Pricing Pollution

Meaning - create a cost for damages done by climate pollution that must be incorporated into the use of Green House Gas intensive energy & products.

Two basic options:

1. Carbon Tax – WA Initiative 16312. Carbon Cap and Invest – OR, CA, others

Also called “market based mechanisms” because the price signal influences market behavior.

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Regional Efforts to Address the Source of Climate Change : Washington Initiative 1631

Ø Washington attempted to pass a similar initiative (I-732) in 2016 - failed

Ø In 2018, new Initiative 1631 would have enacted a carbon emissions fee on large emitters of carbon based on the carbon content of fossil fuels sold or used in the state and electricity generated in or imported for use in the state.

Ø The fee would have been $15 per metric ton of carbon beginning on January 1, 2020, and would have increased by $2 per metric ton each year until the state's greenhouse gas reduction goals of 2035 were met and the 2050 goals were on track to be met

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Washington Initiative 1631

Ø Revenue from the fee would have gone into three funds: (1) a fund for air quality and energy programs and projects, (2) a fund for water quality and forest health projects, and (3) a fund for investments related to communities.

Ø Supported by 18 of the 29 Washington Tribes and ATNIØ Western States Petroleum Assoc. and opponents spent

over $30M to defeat I-1631 compared to $5M in supportØ November 2018, more than 1.9 million votes tallied from

all 39 counties, 56.3 percent of the voters opposed the initiative, while 43.7 percent supported the measure

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Washington Initiative 1631 –Exit poll & Lessons learned

Ø Washington voters overwhelming believe climate change is real and action is required

Ø Strong support in Seattle, Democrats, voters under 30Ø Supporters want action and polluters accountable;

opponents feared “energy tax” with revenues overseen by an unaccountable board

Ø Even some opponents support action to address climate change & clean energy

Ø 2/3 voters support shift to clean energy & would support state legislator who advances this policy

Ø Clean fuels and modified carbon tax proposal would also generate majority support

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Washington Initiative 1631 –Next Steps: Legislative Strategies

• 100% Clean - SB 5116: Supporting Washington's clean energy economy and transitioning to a clean, affordable, and reliable energy future;

• "Better Buildings" Bill - SB 5293: Concerning energy efficiency.

• The Healthy Environment for All (HEAL) Act - SB 5489 - Establishing a healthy environment for all by creating a definition of environmental justice, directing agencies to address environmental health disparities, and creating a task force.

• Low carbon Fuels Standard - SB - 5412: Reducing the greenhouse gas emissions associated with transportation fuels

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Oregon Clean Energy Jobs Bill: Purpose

The Oregon Legislature declares that the purposes of the program is to:Ø reduce greenhouse gas emissions Ø promote carbon sequestration and Ø adaptation and resilience Ø by our natural and working lands, Ø fish and wildlife resources, Ø communities and economy in the face of climate

change and ocean acidification.

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Oregon Clean Energy Jobs Bill

CAPØ 100 Largest emitters only (above 25,000 MT CO2e )Ø Declines gradually through 2050

PRICEØ Consistent throughout the WCI region. Keeps a level

playing field.Ø Creates accountability. Influences decision-making.

INVESTØ Proceeds invested in Oregon for solar and wind

installations, efficiency upgrades, and climate preparedness, like more efficient irrigation systems

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Oregon Clean Energy Jobs Bill: Reinvest in Solutions

Ø Climate Investment Fund• 50% Impacted Communities (1/3 to rural areas)• 10% Tribes• 20% Natural and Working Lands• 20% Statewide

Ø Just Transition Fund: worker support, training

Ø Transportation Decarbonization Fund

Ø Utilities: rebates, low-income weatherization, other decarbonization

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Will Spur Clean Energy Projects Across Oregon

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Will Spur Clean Energy Projects on Tribal Lands in Oregon – Like Tamastslikt Cultural Institute, Umatilla

Tribe

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Tribe

50 kW wind turbine, which offsets about 20% of our electrical usage

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TribeOur contractor was able to hire a Tribal member, who had just completed welding training, to install the solar project in April of 2016.

solar carport project, which provides shade to parked cars and offsets about 56.5% of our electrical usage

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Opportunities(Achieve multiple benefits: pollution reduction,

resiliency, economic/community benefit)

Ø More affordable and community-based renewable energy like wind, solar, and geothermal in rural Oregon.

Ø Energy efficiency upgrades for homes, buildings, and businesses.

Ø Job training for workers to thrive in the new, clean economy. Ø Resiliency upgrades, like irrigation efficiency.

Ø Efficient and affordable housing near jobs/transit.

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9 Northeastern States: Increased Growth, Decreased Emissions

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