2nd Annual Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate Change
2nd Annual Tribal Leaders Summit on Climate Change
(Sept 14-15, 2016) partnered w/ Tulalip Tribe, hosted by Lummi
Best practices and approaches to address climate change impacts to Tribes and tribal communities
Discuss strategies to protect Tribal treaty rights and trust resources
Need for immediate government-government consultation on climate impacts and programs
Tribes must be consulted with on funding and allocation to better meet tribal needs
Establish a National Tribal Climate Workgroup (ATNI reps)
ATNI Resolution to be presented for approval Thursday