During this panel, three Tribes in the San Diego region will discuss their unique experiences as they each developed priority and comprehensive climate action plans funded by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grants program. The Tribes are the San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians, the Pala Band of Mission Indians, and the Jamul Indian Village. Their climate action plans will help improve Tribal quality of life and create a healthy environment for future generations. This session will highlight barriers and challenges faced by each Tribe, community engagement activities, implementation projects the Tribes plan to move forward with, the estimated community and climate impacts of these activities, and best practices and lessons learned. Session attendees will also learn about the potential for partnerships as the Tribes plan for the implementation of the projects identified in their priority climate action plans.

• Syndi Smallwood | Environmental Director, Jamul Indian Village of California
• Moderator: Lauri Walker | Director, Equity Engagement, Center for Sustainable Energy