The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the chugach regional resources commission (crrc) and the native village of eyak (NVE) to develop a comprehensive, economy-wide…

The agreement provides funding under the inflation reduction act (IRA) to the chugach regional resources commission (crrc) and the native village of eyak (NVE) 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 crrc, an intertribal natural resource management consortium that serves the seven tribes of the chugach region, will work in partnership with the NVE to develop climate action plans. The chugach region includes the native village of eyak (cordova), the native village of tatitlek, the port graham village council, the nanwalek IRA council, the chenega BAY IRA council, the qutekcak native tribe (seward), and the valdez native tribe. This remote area is located off a road system that is a hub for commercial fishing. This pilot project will provide valuable baseline data on GHG emissions with a focus on priority sectors, including the blue economy and the potential for carbon sequestration in maritime environments.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 crrc will create comprehensive GHG emission inventories to quantify GHG reduction measures. The crrc will also conduct outreach initiatives to engage and involve the public and stakeholders in the project's development.subrecipient:the native village of eyak receiving a subaward-the project coordinator (PC) of this proposed subaward is also the biologist i for the native village of eyak (NVE) in cordova, AK. The PC of this subaward will be responsible for ensuring all details NVE's portion of the proposed climate pollution reduction grant workplan are carried out and all reporting requirements are satisfied. The PC will coordinate help crrc coordinate the priority climate action plan by developing the qapp; organize public meetings, stakeholder engagement meetings and monthly top priority sector workshops; and assist with the priority sector analysis. PC will also aid crrc with the ccap development under the limited approach proposed in the workplan. This subaward also covers: fringe benefits, travel, supplies and a contract for specified work in the area of cordova. 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 chugach region, near-term and long-term GHG emission reduction goals, and strategies and measures to address the highest priority sectors. 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: increased regional and local capacity to track and manage GHG emissions; understanding carbon sink potential of regional marine coastal environments; and development of support and partnerships for local carbon emission reduction measures. The intended beneficiaries include all residents of and visitors to the chugach region.