Implementation, Alaska is an underserved state on the front lines of climate change–related impacts that are changing
the Arctic landscape and affecting every aspect of life in remote Alaska Native communities. The
most effective way to increase preparedness and reduce exposure is to increase the region’s capacity
to understand risk and develop and implement solutions. This project envisions transforming the landscape of Alaska Tribal climate adaptation activities from a state of very limited capacity to a thriving network of practitioners that are making rapid progress toward addressing extremely
complex, long-term problems such as community relocation, behavioral health, and food sovereignty. The inspiration for this vision, and the foundation for achieving it, is based on the strength and
resiliency of Alaska Native cultures. The project will serve nearly 100 Alaska Native communities
and focus on three major adaptation actions: 1) establishing a community climate risk assessment
program; 2) expanding statewide tribal adaptation technical assistance; and 3) networking and knowledge sharing.