Biden Administration Allocates Over $120 Million to Tribal Nations for Climate Resilience

The funding aims to bolster climate resilience among tribal communities, addressing threats like rising seas, wildfires, and food security.

The Biden administration has awarded more than $120 million to tribal governments to combat climate change impacts.
The funds will support a range of projects, including infrastructure relocation, ocean management, and habitat restoration.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland emphasizes the importance of incorporating Indigenous knowledge in climate resilience efforts.
The largest annual amount through the Tribal Climate Resilience Annual Awards Program, the funding comes from various federal sources.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to rectify decades of underfunding for tribal communities and honor obligations to tribal nations.