Understanding British Columbia First Nations Engagement in Climate Change
Summary
The BC Ministry of FLNRO will inventory and review all available climate change research, adaptation plans, vulnerability assessments and climate mitigation projects that have been initiated by First Nation communities throughout British Columbia, beginning with the Coast Area. The purpose is to build a better understanding and awareness of the climate change impacts and vulnerabilities identified by First Nation communities throughout the Province of British Columbia. This information will provide provincial natural resource managers with foundational information and data to support their conversations and engagement with First Nations in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation planning.
Summary
The BC Ministry of FLNRO will inventory and review all available climate change research, adaptation plans, vulnerability assessments and climate mitigation projects that have been initiated by First Nation communities throughout British Columbia, beginning with the Coast Area. The purpose is to build a better understanding and awareness of the climate change impacts and vulnerabilities identified by First Nation communities throughout the Province of British Columbia. This information will provide provincial natural resource managers with foundational information and data to support their conversations and engagement with First Nations in relation to climate change adaptation and mitigation planning.