Project Grant 2429010

Award Date 6/1/24
Completion Date 5/31/27
Dollars Obligated $226K
Federal Grant Program
47.079
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Penn State University, PA 16802, USA
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  • Creating indigenous observatories that document, monitor, and examine how climate stressors interact with indigenous food systems, health, and well-being across partner regions and communities
  • Capturing the lived experiences, stories, responses, and observations of indigenous peoples to inform policy and action to build community resilience
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The project promotes a transdisciplinary, community-based approach to addressing the profound threats of climate change, biodiversity loss, and land degradation faced by indigenous peoples globally.

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