Tribal Guides and Reports

Guides and Reports

  • University of Oregon Tribal Climate Change Guide - 2015- This climate change guide is a part of the Pacific Northwest Tribal Climate Change Project and includes climate programs run by tribes, government agencies, and non-government agencies. 

  • Southwest Tribal Climate Change Assessment Final Report - 2017-This assessment helps inform state and federal agencies as well as researchers on how they can better support climate adaptation planning of Native Nations. The report highlights recent climate-related activities undertaken by Native Nations, needs for science-based support, and potential areas for partnership.

  • National Climate Assessment Tribal Chapter - 2023- The NCA5 examines the science used to assess climate change, its variability, and its impacts across the United States throughout the last Century. Chapter 16 specifically focuses on climate change as it relates to American Indian tribes and Alaskan Natives.
  • Tribal Climate Adaptation Guidebook - 2022- This online/interactive guidebook is a collection of existing resources for tribes to use when developing relevant climate adaptation plans. This framework is suitable for tribes at every stage of climate adaptation planning.  

  • Status of Tribal Air Report - 2022- The National Tribal Air Association (NTAA) advocates for the air quality management and policy needs for American Indian tribes and Alaskan Natives. Each year the NTAA publishes the Status of Tribal Air Report which highlights the successes and struggles tribes face when protecting air quality on and off tribal lands.