Climate and Energy Resources for State, Local and Tribal Governments

U.S. EPA webinar: Tribal Approaches to Address the Changing Climate

On December 11, 2012, U.S. EPA's Office of Atmospheric Programs hosted a webinar, “Tribal Approaches to Address the Changing Climate,” to showcase tribes that are implementing energy conservation, materials recycling, and adaptation programs. View the files below to:

  • Learn how Gila River Indian Community and Choctaw Nation are reducing greenhouse gas emissions through recycling and energy efficiency audits.
  • Learn how the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin is integrating climate change considerations into its decision-making and water management programs.
  • Learn about resources and funding ideas to design and implement climate change programs that may be right for your tribe.

Full Webinar Transcript

Part 1: Introduction | Neelam Patel, U.S. EPA

(5:22, 2.5M)

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Part 2: Welcome | Beth Craig, U.S. EPA

(3:27, 1.6M)
 

Part 3: Tribes and Climate Change | Anne Marie Chischilly, ITEP

(8:55, 4.2M)

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Part 4: Benefits of Addressing the Causes of Climate Change | Neelam Patel, U.S. EPA

(8:45, 4.1M)

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Part 5: Gila River Indian Community Recycling Initiative | Sky Dawn Reed, Gila River Indian Community

(17:29, 8.2M) 

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Part 6: Choctaw Nation—HELP (Healthy Energy Living Project) | Tracy Horst, Choctaw Nation

(17:12, 8.1M)

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Part 7: Opportunities for Tribal Engagement in Climate Change Policies and Programs | Kathy Lynn, University of Oregon and Garrit Voggesser, National Wildlife Federation

(28:12, 13.2M) 

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Part 8: Tribal Approaches to Adapt to Climate Change Impacts | Lesley Jantarasami, U.S. EPA

(7:49, 3.7M)

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Part 9: A Climate Change Focused Organization | Jeff Mears, Oneida Nation of Wisconsin

(13:02, 6.1M)

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Part 10: Q and A Session

(6:33, 3.1M)

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