The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the three affiliated tribes to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan that…

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the three affiliated tribes to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide climate mitigation plan or update an existing plan that will support actions to reduce greenhouse gases (GHG) and harmful air pollutants. The mandan, hidatsa, and arikara nation (MHA) department of science, technology, and research will be leading the efforts to mitigate climate pollution throughout the fort berthold indian reservation. The MHA recognizes the importance of involving stakeholders and the public in the development of the climate action plans through meaningful engagement with these groups. The MHA will encourage continuous input from the public and stakeholders and ensure transparency through the project's entirety. Activities:in general, activities include the development, updating, and evaluation of plans to reduce climate pollution (i.e., to reduce GHG emissions and/or enhance carbon sinks). Furthermore, the MHA will create comprehensive GHG inventories and GHG emission projections to establish reduction targets that are ambitious yet achievable. The MHA will also conduct outreach initiatives to further engagement with stakeholders and the public. To support the outreach initiatives, the MHA will create educational materials to inform the public and its stakeholders and enhance awareness of the project's success and achievements. Subrecipient:no subawards are included in this assistance agreement.outcomes:two key deliverables will be produced and submitted over the course of the four-year program period, including: a priority climate action plan (pcap), due march 1, 2024, and a comprehensive climate action plan (ccap), due at the end of the grant period. The pcap will include a GHG inventory, quantitative GHG reduction measures, a benefits analysis, and a review of authority to implement activities. The ccap will include an overview of significant GHG sources/sinks and sectors within the fort berthold indian reservation, near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction goals, and strategies and measures to address the highest priority sectors.#8239; expected outcomes include a pcap and ccap that identifies: tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced over the lifetime of the measures and tons of pollution (ghgs and CO-pollutants) reduced annually. Other expected outcomes include: improved staff capacity to implement policies to address climate change; creation of high-quality jobs within the reservation; increased stakeholder and public awareness, involvement, and support; and improved air quality and environmental health. The intended beneficiaries include all residents of and visitors to the fort berthold indian reservation.