Resources from the 2025 Tribal Climate & Health Adaptation Summit

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Resources From Our Speakers

California's Fifth Climate Change Assessment Tribal Research Program and Vulnerable Communities Platform

Wildfire Readiness and Climate Coordination Exercise

Training and Education

2nd CA Native American GIS Summit – May 21 and 22, 2026, at University of Redlands

Tribal Energy & Climate Collaborative eXchange (TECC-X) – learn, share, and discuss important climate- and energy-related opportunities and issues affecting California Tribes.

Additional Resources by Tribal Climate Health Project

2026 Tribal Energy Planning & Efficiency Cohort

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals (ITEP) and the Tribal Energy and Climate Collaborative (TECC) are excited to invite you to join our newest cohort, the Tribal Energy Planning and Efficiency Cohort. The Cohort will bring together Tribal leaders, community members, environmental professionals, and Knowledge Holders from across California. Participants can expect to begin developing Tribally self-determined strategic energy plans and learn about energy efficiency measures. The Cohort is open to all Tribes in California, regardless of recognition status, as well as employees of Tribally affiliated non-profit organizations.

Learn more about the cohort and register by December 12, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact the ITEP team at Karen.Cozzetto@nau.eduKieren.Daley-Laursen@nau.eduTaryn.Bell@nau.edu, and Julie.Maldonado@nau.edu.

Our Resources

2025 Tribal Climate and Health Adaptation Summit

Realities of Tribal Climate Disaster Resilience

Fall 2025

Guided by the theme “Realities of Tribal Climate Disaster Resilience,” the Summit focused on arming Tribal-serving professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to prepare for and act during climate change-related emergencies – such as extreme temperatures, wildfires, and storms – that may affect the Tribes they serve. 

Throughout this one-day training, Tribal-serving professionals working at the intersection of climate change, health, and community wellbeing participated in interactive instruction and peer-to-peer learning activities that built knowledge and resilience in the face of climate emergencies and disasters. Organizers, guest speakers, and attendees were invited to share recent findings, successful practices, and resources that are increasing Tribal resilience to a variety of climate exposures throughout the US. The summit provided opportunities for attendees to reflect individually and connect with each other. The summit also recognized Tribes for significant progress in championing climate and health adaptation.