North County Climate Change Alliance (NCCCA) Our Changing Climate Series - Renewable Energy Opportunities Thursday, November 11 at 7:30 pm Central Solar power is by far the cheapest source of electricity available these days, beating coal, natural gas, and nuclear in your checkbook. But if the solar power is placed far away from the end user, […]
The White House is excited to announce that the 2021 White House Tribal Nations Summit will officially take place on November 15 and 16 2021. This year the Summit will take place virtually. President Biden and the Administration look forward to hosting a robust and meaningful dialogue with Tribal leaders on key issues, policy initiatives, and […]
November 18 at 9:30 am Eastern House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis: “Tribal Voices, Tribal Wisdom: Strategies for the Climate Crisis” USET Climate Science Liaison, Dr. Casey Thornburgh, will testify.
Join the North County Climate Change Alliance's Our Changing Climate Series: "New Year's Resolution: Save The Planet!" Event for January 13, 2022, 5:30 PM PT. This event is for anyone who is concerned about the climate crisis and wants to do something about it. You will be provided with ideas about ways to help mitigate […]
NCCCA Climate Change Series: Changing Risk of Compound Extremes in a Warming Climate Thursday, March 10th at 5:30 PM PT Please join this important talk, followed by Q&A, with Deepti Singh, Ph.D. (she/her/they/them). The western U.S. has experienced several climate-driven extreme events in recent years ranging from record-breaking heat, drought, and intense flood-inducing rainfall. Such […]
Climate change and global warming are already having a significant impact on public health and health care systems across the globe. Lack of infrastructure and preparedness result in systems that are ill-equipped to handle the challenges of increases in climate change-related deaths, acute and chronic illnesses, and resource strain. These issues disproportionately impact tribal communities […]
The BIA Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience (Branch, TCR) is excited to announce the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Annual Awards Program Request for Proposals (RFP). The Branch will release approximately $46 million in funding through President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and FY 2022 annual appropriations. An informational webinar will be hosted by the Institute for Tribal Environmental […]
USET will follow Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Tribal, federal, and state public health guidelines and updates regarding COVID 19. In order to ensure the safety of Tribal Nation citizens, our staff, and our partners we are limiting in-person participation to 30 participants and 20 support staff (50 total). Additional participants may be […]
Northeast Tribal Emergency Management Planning Workshop presented by United South and Eastern Tribes (USET) Office of Environmental Resource Management (OERM) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) What: USET would like to invite you and your staff to attend the Northeast Tribal Emergency Management Planning Workshop. The USET […]
Dates: Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, January 10, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Information on joining the virtual conference by internet or phone will be available on the National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) Program website at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1335/events.htm. […]
Dates: Thursday, January 5, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until approximately 3:00 p.m. (Eastern) Tuesday, January 10, 2023, from 2:00 p.m. until approximately 6:00 p.m. (Eastern) Information on joining the virtual conference by internet or phone will be available on the National Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act of 1990 (NAGPRA) Program website at https://www.nps.gov/orgs/1335/events.htm. […]
Native Americans in Philanthropy, Center for American Progress, and Biodiversity Funders Group invite you to a special event on March 7th at 5:30pm. Doors will open for refreshments at 5:00pm. Please join us to hear from Native leaders from Santa Clara Pueblo and Nez Perce Tribe working at the critical intersection of climate, conservation, and […]
You are invited to join the Economic Development, Energy, and Infrastructure Committee of the White House Council on Native American Affairs to discuss the National Electric Vehicle Initiative for Tribal Nations on Wednesday, March 15, from 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm Eastern. This meeting will provide an overview of this new initiative to ensure that […]
The White House Council on Native American Affairs Climate Adaptation Subcommittee invites you to join a panel of senior Administration and Indian Country leaders for a discussion of Indigenous Led Community Relocation. The speakers will share lessons learned from their experiences in protecting and relocating their village from the changing climate. Speaker biographies are included […]
The 2023 Northwest Tribal Clean Energy Summit will convene Tribes to learn, share information, and advance Tribal clean energy initiatives in the Pacific Northwest. When: June 13-15, 2023 Where: Tulalip Resort and Casino What: The Summit will engage Tribal leaders, citizens, staff, youth and collaborators in conversation about navigating the cultural, economic, and social challenges of implementing clean […]
Greetings Tribal Leader, You are invited to participate in a virtual roundtable discussion with Kevin Sligh, the Director of the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement (BSEE) to discuss our Tribal Engagement Program. Over the past year, BSEE has been working diligently to expand its National Tribal Engagement Program (NTEP). Expansion of the Program includes […]
POSTPONED! The camp has been postponed to Spring 2024. More information will be made available soon. The USET Office of Environmental Resource Management presents the 2023 USET Tribal Climate Resilience Camp United South and Eastern Tribes’ (USET) Tribal Climate Resilience Camp will support individuals or teams of Tribal Climate Change coordinators, Tribal leaders, Tribal […]
September 26 at 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Central Register Join the South Central Climate Adaptation Science Center, the Southeast Climate Adaptation Science Center, and the U.S. Forest Service for our upcoming virtual workshop "Extreme Disturbances and Climate Change: Threats to the Southeast". This virtual workshop is open to natural and cultural resource managers, especially […]
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below. The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the […]
The Department of the Interior is excited to announce that it will be hosting three public listening sessions to inform the Department’s development of its Environmental Justice Strategic Plan. See related press release, Federal Register Notice, and more information below. The Department is hosting three public listening sessions focused and designed to gather input to inform the development of the […]