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Dec 20 Partners, Opportunity

Job Opportunity: Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison with the Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians

The Affiliated Tribes of Northwest Indians (ATNI) is hiring an Assistant Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison to work in collaboration with the NW CASC to serve Tribes in the Northwest. The Assistant Tribal Liaison will work with the Senior Tribal Climate Resilience Liaison to advise the NW CASC on tribal issues as they pertain to climate change, resource vulnerability and climate adaptation actions.

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Oct 13 Announcements, Science, People, Opportunity

Now Hiring: NW CASC Actionable Science Postdoctoral Scholar!

The Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) is hiring an Actionable Science Postdoctoral Scholar, who will play a leading role in the NW CASC’s efforts to foster co-production of decision-relevant science across the Northwest.

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Aug 24 Partners, People, Opportunity

UW Climate Impacts Group Hiring for Two Climate Justice-Focused Positions

The UW Climate Impacts Group is now hiring for two positions focusing on climate justice and working alongside frontline communities. These positions will help to lead, launch and sustain a new climate justice-focused collaborative at the Climate Impacts Group.

Technical Assistance Opportunity from the US EPA for Tribes and Communities

Tribes and communities developing climate adaptation, resilience and mitigation projects may be able to apply for enhanced technical assistance for addressing their climate priorities and projects. Applicants must be addressing an area of concern on tribal lands in EPA Region 10 or in Alaska, Washington, Oregon or Idaho.

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Aug 4 Partners, Opportunity

Apply Today: Frontline Community Climate Resilience Scientist Position at the UW Climate Impacts Group

The UW Climate Impacts Group, host of the NW CASC, is seeking to grow its team with a new, full-time Frontline Community Climate Resilience Scientist (position open now!) and a full-time Program Integration Specialist (position posting coming soon!).

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Jul 28 Partners, Opportunity

Tribal Climate Resilience Program Hiring Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons in Alaska, Northwest and Southwest

The Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) is pleased to announce the availability of funding to support the hiring of Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons in Alaska, the Northwest and the Southwest through its Tribal Resilience Program.

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July 23 Events, Partners, Opportunity

Upcoming Webinar on Bureau of Indian Affairs Funding Opportunity to Support Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons

The Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is hosting a webinar this Friday, July 23rd at 10am PT about a current funding opportunity through the Bureau of Indian Affairs Tribal Resilience Program, which will will support the hiring of Tribal Climate Resilience Liaisons in Alaska, the Northwest and the Southwest.

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August 9-13, 2021 Partners, Science, Opportunity

Save The Date! Climate Change 101 Course with the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals

Mark your calendars! In collaboration with partners, the Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals is hosting a Climate Change 101 Course on August 9-13, 2021. This week-long, virtual course will provide an introduction to climate change adaptation planning in the Western Region.

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Feb 10 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

Funding Opportunity: Call for Statements of Interest for NW CASC Research

The Climate Adaptation Science Center Network, made up of nine regional Climate Adaptation Science Centers serving all US states, territories and affiliated Pacific Islands, is coming together to advance climate adaptation science through its Federal Fiscal Year 2022 funding opportunity.

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Jan 29 Announcements, Science, Opportunity

NW CASC Seeks Postdoc Focused on Fire & Climate

Are you a researcher interested in the nexus of climate change and wildfire? The University of Washington, in partnership with the Northwest Climate Adaptation Science Center (NW CASC) and the University of Montana, is searching for a talented scientist with an interest in climate-fire-ecosystem dynamics and associated natural resource management in the Northwestern US and a passion for delivering research that informs decision-making!