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Climate Change Education and Initiatives at Northern Arizona University and the
Institute for Tribal Environmental Professionals
William M. Auberle, P.E., Professor
Calbert Seciwa, Director, ITEP
Northern Arizona University
Campus climate initiatives
http://www.mpcer.nau.edu/carbonproject/natural-gas.html
ACUP Climate Commitment
* President John Haeger was charter signatory
• Become “carbon neutral” by 2020
• LEED platinum certification• NAU Carbon Footprint Project• Campus Climate Challenge
Office of Campus Sustainability• Implement sustainable practices • Create strategic partnerships• Bring practical applications of NAU
research to the campus, the nation, and the world
• Carbon-neutral campus– environmentally preferable purchasing
policies – improved recycling – sustainability ambassadors network– “NAREG”
http://www.aashe.org/resources/profiles/n_arizona2007.php
Center for Sustainable Environments
• Environmental Science, Studies, and Policy undergraduate and graduate degree programs
• Coordination with campus research institutes, non-profit organizations, federal agencies and community partners
www.arup.com
Climate Mitigation Classes• Carbon Footprint Project• Spring 2007: recommendations• Spring 2008: implementation plan
NAU Research Snapshot
• Ecological Monitoring & Assessment Program
• Merriam Powell Center for Env. Research• Ecological Restoration Institute• Navigating the Green Road: a guide to
NAU’s environmental resources• National Center for Climate Change
Research• Climate History of Flagstaff, AZ
NAU Eco-House
• Sustainability Learning Community
• Preferred status for relevant courses
• Opportunities to participate in campus climate and environmental projects
ITEP’s Climate Education and Outreach Initiative
http://narfnews.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html www.greenpeace.org
http://techluver.com
Supporting EPA Strategic Plan
• Reduce climate change risks and impacts
• Work with tribal organizations and communities
• Develop a plan to disseminate information to key audiences
http://www.goskagit.com/images/news/12-28-CW-Climate-shore3.jpg
ITEP Strategy
• ITEP, EPA, other climate researchers, and tribal organizations
• Regions based on relevant issues– For example, changes in precipitation; changes in fish
and wildlife migration and reproduction patterns; sea level; forest, grassland, and air quality management
• Research and report:– Recommendations from tribes on challenges and
opportunities for addressing climate change issues
• Create website to share information, strategies and best practices
Outputs
• Compile information and results
• Outreach materials• Dissemination plan
– Website provides policy and legislation information, additional resources, and an open forum for sharing strategies and experiences
http://cabiblog.typepad.com/hand_picked/1000%20Inuits%20send%20message%20about%20climate%20change.gif
Outcomes• Better understanding of
climate change impacts on native communities and lands– Applicable adaptation/
mitigation strategies
• Improved communication of impacts and strategies
• Improved communication between EPA and tribal entities regarding climate change
http://www.climate.org/topics/national-action/native-americans-climate.html
Climate Science Impact Branch of EPA’s Climate Change Division:
• Communicating science of risks & impacts
• assessing issues and options for adaptation
• Coordinating international/interagency process for assessing CCS and role of aerosols
• Integrating research into broader analytical framework
• Assessing issues associated with climate science and working to minimize risks http://www.antarcticconnection.com/antarctic/science/images/climate2.jpg
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