The Collaborative of Native Nations for Climate Transformation and Stewardship (CNNCTS) advances a model of Indigenous-led lands stewardship for climate adaptation and resilience. CNNCTS is co-led by San Diego State University and the Climate Science Alliance with the guidance of the Tribal Working Group and many partners.

A collaborative and on-going effort between the Climate Science Alliance and partners to integrate Indigenous knowledges, participation, and leadership in climate adaptation planning and stewardship. Through community events, public signage, and interactive webpages, we invite all communities to listen and learn about Native species and their Indigenous names.

In this report, we present our model as an actionable framework that advances the implementation of community-led transformational climate adaptation. This text articulates the foundational components of our model and explores key elements for transferability and replication that we hope will inspire others to prioritize relationships, reciprocity, and equal valuation for ways of knowing in their own work.

The Indigenous Fire, Forestry, and Fuels Crew is trained in fire, forestry, and fuels management to support efforts in the region to address fire danger in historically excluded communities and to advance resilient and adaptive pathways for conserving the land.

This project will help build regional understanding of the vulnerabilities and effects of ecological drought for conservation and natural resource management.

“MAATHAAW: The Fire Within Us” is an Indigenous-led research feature-length film documentary from the Condor Visual Media team that documents the cultural, emotional, and scientific relationships of Southern California Tribes with the gift of fire.

The purpose of this document is to outline a strategic vision for enhancing coastal resilience in the San Diego-Baja California Region through binational collaboration. It draws from a needs assessment led by California Sea Grant and the Climate Science Alliance. This vision document identifies key opportunities and actionable strategies that integrate scientific research, traditional knowledge, and innovative practices to support resilient coastal communities and ecosystems. By fostering cross-border partnerships, expanding research capabilities, and engaging diverse stakeholders, this document aims to guide efforts towards a more resilient future for our shared coastline.

The Southern California Interagency Fire and Fuels Cadre was convened in 2022 with the goal of advancing efforts to build economic and climate resilience in Tribal and non-tribal communities across Southern California.

Southern California’s montane forests are facing rapidly intensifying stressors and disturbances that are exacerbated by climate change. The goal of this project is to advance our collective understanding of the vulnerabilities and challenges facing these forests and identify the opportunities and strategies for increasing forest resilience.

This process integrates geospatial data, socioeconomic factors, and cultural priorities and values for regional Tribal communities to inform the development of adaptation strategies and responses to wildfire and the impacts of climate change on regional fire regimes.

Presented by the Climate Science Alliance Tribal Working Group, the Stewardship Pathways Program invites people from across Southern California who are interested in creating or expanding a career focused on advancing Indigenous climate stewardship.

In collaboration with Tribes and Tribal Professionals across the Nation, the Climate Science Alliance provides technical and staff support for projects, events, and planning.