The Fifth Assessment’s Tribal and Indigenous Communities Statewide Topical Report brings together tribally led research, existing literature, and tribal expertise to examine how climate change is affecting California Native American tribes and communities across the state.
The report highlights the dynamics between climate change, historical and ongoing colonial impacts, ecocultural systems, indigenous stewardship, tribal governance, data sovereignty, cultural continuity, and intergenerational resilience. It highlights how tribes are responding to climate change while leading efforts to restore ecosystems, strengthen cultural practices, and build resilient futures.
Report Information
Coordinating Lead Author
Don Hankins (Plains Miwok), California State University, Chico
The full report will be available soon.