NOTE: This is a course description for the 3-day Climate Change Adaptation Planning course. Offerings that are shorter will be
condensed versions and will not have all of the activities/components of the 3-day training and might not have a regional focus. For
more information about a particular training, please contact Nikki Cooley or Karen Cozzetto
Course Description:
This course provides an introduction to planning for climate change impacts, with examples of tribes that have been going through the
adaptation planning process. The course is intended for tribal environmental and natural resource professionals who expect to be
involved in climate change adaptation planning. Since the course will focus on climate change impacts in the region, we especially
encourage people from the region to attend. Others are welcome to attend but should realize that that there will be a focus on that
region.
Topics include:
Overview of climate change and impacts in the region
Process of developing climate change adaptation plans, from getting started, to impact and vulnerability assessments, to
developing adaptation strategies
Tools, resources and partnerships for adaptation planning
This course employs a variety of instructional methods including presentations, including tribal case studies; small and large-group
discussions and activities; and a field trip. Participants will complete a pre-course assignment prior to attending.
Pre-requisite:
There are no pre-requisites. However, we expect participants to have a basic understanding of climate change and its impacts. At your
request, ITEP will refer you to material to read/review prior to the training.
Participant Eligibility:
This course is intended for tribal environmental and natural resource professionals working for federally recognized tribes.
Course Fees:
There are no registration fees for this course. Please see course registration form for information about participant travel costs that
ITEP will cover.
For more information please contact:
