This Project Grant award of $4,170,230 from the National Science Foundation (NSF) under the Office of International Science and Engineering (OISE) program funds research at the University of Michigan to study the impacts of climate change on transboundary water resources in North America.
The award supports the establishment of the Global Center for Climate Change Impacts on Transboundary Waters, which conducts research and develops solutions to address water crises resulting from intensifying floods, droughts, and other climate change effects in regions spanning the U.S.-Canada border. The Center integrates research across three focus areas: reliable projections of climate impacts, understanding of ecological and social outcomes, and building governance capacity for disaster resilience. Key activities include modeling climate change trajectories, assessing community vulnerabilities, and co-producing management strategies with stakeholders. The Center partners with several universities, tribal colleges, and international organizations to leverage diverse expertise and amplify the impact of its work globally.
The award supports a range of activities, including sub-awards to the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians, College of Menominee Nation, and University of Wisconsin-Madison to contribute specialized expertise and community engagement. These sub-awards fund initiatives such as student enrichment programs, place-based climate education, and transdisciplinary research coordination and evaluation.
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