Overview

In 2016, the Pala Band of Mission Indians was awarded a grant from the U.S. EPA under a solicitation called “Building the Capacity of Tribes to Address the Health Impacts of Climate Change.” The grant funds the development and distribution of online trainings, a resource clearinghouse, and other learning tools that will help tribal health and environmental professionals across the nation prepare their communities for the public health impacts of climate change. The scope includes development of curriculum, a resource clearinghouse, and tools and templates that can assist tribes and their partner agencies in assessing vulnerability and implementing adaptation strategies. These items will be guided by advice from leading experts participating on an Advisory Group. The scope also includes the delivery of these items online and through national outreach efforts.