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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
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Northern Arizona University
Campus climate initiatives
http://www.mpcer.nau.edu/carbonproject/natural-gas.html
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ACUP Climate Commitment
* President John Haeger was charter signatory
• Become “carbon neutral” by 2020
• LEED platinum certification• NAU Carbon Footprint Project• Campus Climate Challenge
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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
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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
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Climate Mitigation Classes• Carbon Footprint Project• Spring 2007: recommendations• Spring 2008: implementation plan
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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
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NAU Eco-House
• Sustainability Learning Community
• Preferred status for relevant courses
• Opportunities to participate in campus climate and environmental projects
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ITEP’s Climate Education and Outreach Initiative
http://narfnews.blogspot.com/2008_04_01_archive.html www.greenpeace.org
http://techluver.com
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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