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James Rattling Leaf, Sr. gives Keystone Address for National Hazards Research and Applications Workshop
On July 15, James Rattling Leaf, Sr. gave the Keynote Address at the 49th Annual Natural Hazards Research and Applications Workshop by the Natural Hazards Center and University of Colorado Boulder.
Applications now open for the FY 2024 Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program
The Bureau of Indian Affairs' Branch of Tribal Climate Resilience will be providing over $120 million for FY 2024 for recognized Tribal Nations and authorized Tribal organizations to "address current and future climate change impacts."
New Publication: "Drought as an emergent driver of ecological transformation in the twenty-first century.”
Several NC CASC scientists are authors on a new paper about drought and ecosystem transformation.
May/June 2024 newsletter - now out!
Learn more about what's been going on at the Center the last couple of months, from a new Spotlight Story on the Rapid Climate Assessment Program, to our attendance at the CIRES Rendezvous.
Update from the Central Grassland Bird Working Group
The Central Grassland Bird Working Group, hosted by the Central Grasslands Roadmap project, aims to create multi-disciplinary data products and tools to support and inform conservation efforts for grassland birds. Dr. Imtiaz Rangwala (NC CASC Climate Science Lead) is a member of this working group; check out their recent newsletter here!
NC CASC Scientists and Partners Speaking at North American Congress for Conservation Biology
The North American Congress for Conservation Biology’s 2024 conference will take place from June 23-28 in Vancouver, BC - and several NC CASC scientists and partners have been involved in organizing a conference symposium session.
June 2024 Tribal Climate Resilience Newsletter
In the June issue of the Tribal Climate Resilience Newsletter, learn more about the Center for Tribal Digital Sovereignty, upcoming conferences and events, and job/funding opportunities.
Upcoming Publication Addresses Western Larch Regeneration
In an upcoming publication, Spencer T. Vieira, Kimberly T. Davis, Zachary A. Holden, Andrew J. Larson, and Philip E. Higuera analyze post-fire and seasonal climate conditions to determine which factors most strongly influence regeneration of the Western larch.
2024 Rapid Climate Assessments
It’s summer at CU Boulder, and that means it's time for the next slate of NC CASC Rapid Climate Assessment Program (RCAP) projects to begin! The RCAP is designed to develop a series of short, well-defined Rapid Climate Assessments (RCAs) to provide timely data, quick identification of vulnerabilities and risks, and provide crucial information for implementing strategies and making informed decisions.
The Tribal Climate Leaders Program
The Tribal Climate Leaders Program provides science education & research opportunities for Indigenous students while supporting the integration of their new knowledge & experience with their tribes and on their reservations.