In October 2024, BBNA received a NOAA award to lead the Bristol Bay Climate Adaptation Planning Program; this is a 5-year project to coordinate and advance climate resilience planning across the region.
Our mission is to strengthen the resilience of Bristol Bay communities and ecosystems by supporting locally led climate adaptation, honoring Indigenous knowledge, and fostering partnerships that sustain the health of the land, waters, and people for generations to come.
Project Highlights:
• The focus of this project is to identify community needs and priorities across the Bristol Bay region where access and geography pose unique challenges and developing tangible, community-led adaptation solutions that honor Indigenous knowledge and stewardship.
• The project will establish the regional collaborative, the Bristol Bay Resilience Collaborative, to coordinate climate adaptation efforts
• By building enduring capacity within the region, the project aims to integrate climate adaptation into all facets of regional planning so that the health of the land, waters, people and culture is sustained into the future.
BBNA works in collaboration with:
• Alaska Conservation Foundation (ACF): providing regional coordination and grant management support;
• Adaptation International (AI): offering expertise in climate adaptation planning and facilitation;
• Alaska Center for Climate Assessment and Policy (ACCAP): contributing scientific analysis, data visualization, and decision-support tools; and
• The BBNA CAP Team: available for one-on-one technical assistance to help Tribes and organizations apply climate data, develop local adaptation plans, and integrate resilience into their work.
Get Involved
If you’re interested in collaborating, sharing your community’s climate priorities, or joining our upcoming events, reach out to the BBRC team. Your participation strengthens our collective ability to prepare for and thrive amid environmental change.
By working with us, you can:
• Shape regional priorities so they reflect your community’s needs and values.
• Access resources, training, and technical support for local adaptation and resilience projects.
• Join a learning network that connects Tribal governments, researchers, and partners across Bristol Bay.
• Contribute to solutions that protect the lands, waters, and traditions that sustain us all.
Contact: BBRC@bbna.com
Sign up for updates from our team here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdxEuln2uaoFKuBXmtHAuKhAxbHY-RDfDd0o_bcrf_RphPvTg/viewform?usp=header
