Leaders, scientists, policy analysts and legal staff of the Coast Salish Nations will gather April 26-27 to strengthen approaches, relationships and discuss potential issues of the environmental impacts of climate change on tribal natural resources, traditional rights and cultural sustainability.
The two-day Impacts of Climate Change on Our Tribal Lifeways in the Salish Sea Ecosystem Summit begins at 8 a.m. on April 26. To follow a live blog during the conference, go to http://blogs.nwifc.org/climatechangesummit/.
The first day will consist of technical information sharing session on mitigating and/or adapting to climate change impacts. Each session will begin with a presentation, followed by a facilitated discussion with participants. Day two will begin with an overview followed by a keynote presentation on the Swinomish Climate Change Adaptation Plan.
The day will wrap up with a discussion of the impacts of climate change on traditional rights and the legal and policy options available to address the threats.
