A new report shares findings from an assessment to better understand the state of climate adaptation among Northwest coastal Tribes and to elevate Tribes’ experience of key barriers and needs which, if addressed, could help advance Tribal resilience. This report was produced as part of the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative’s Tribal Coastal Resilience Portfolio, which is co-led by the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians and the University of Washington Climate Impacts Group, with partners Washington Sea Grant and Western Washington University.

intended to build awareness of these challenges among funders, policy makers, climate service providers and others to mobilize necessary action in support of the climate adaptation efforts of Northwest coastal Tribes.Northwest coastal Tribes face significant barriers and unmet needs in realizing their adaptation goals, despite being leaders in climate adaptation. Key barriers and needs focus around five key areas: funding; Tribal staff and workforce capacity; collaboration and partnerships; technical assistance and climate services; and communication, education and outreach.