A recent report highlighted the struggles faced by coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest as they combat the severe effects of climate change. These tribes, located along the Pacific Coast of Oregon and Washington, the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Puget Sound, are at the forefront of climate change adaptation efforts but encounter bureaucratic barriers when accessing government funds meant to help them adapt.
The report, released by the Northwest Climate Resilience Collaborative, revealed that tribes often struggle to secure funding for specific projects, such as relocating villages threatened by rising waters, due to various challenges. These include difficulties in providing matching funds required by many grants, lack of staff capacity, and stringent application requirements.
