Letter from the Director
2020 was a challenging year that impacted people in many different ways. Despite these significant obstacles, the Climate Science Alliance has strengthened our commitment to all of you and our planet.
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Over the past 5 years we have worked collaboratively alongside our community of partners to build the Alliance, grow the network, and establish the foundation to launch projects that are truly transformational. We are excited to build upon this solid foundation and for the continued growth and transformation ahead.
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Sincerely,


Amber Pairis, Ph.D.
Director and Founder,Â
Climate Science Alliance
TRANSFORMATIONAL ADAPTATION
Building off 5 successful years, the Climate Science Alliance looks forward to the work ahead with an eye towards Transformational Adaptation, a multi-year vision that encompasses all areas of our work:
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Building Resilience. Building Capacity. Building Community.
Together, we will continue to transform the way climate adaptation planning and projects are approached, including transforming our own tools and techniques to support your leadership and activities. In support of the voices within the Climate Science Alliance network, we will work to transform the understanding of how climate adaptation work needs to be done - in an equitable and just way that equally values all ways of knowing.
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We are appreciative of your continued partnership and commitment.
The Climate Science Alliance Team acknowledges the Indigenous peoples on whose traditional territory we work. We honor the continued presence and resilience of Indigenous communities and nations today, and thank those we work with for your friendship and your good will in our efforts to collaborate.
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We encourage you to learn more about the traditional territories where you live, work, and travel as a first step towards meaningful acknowledgement. Get started at native-lands.ca

Supporting regionally-specific, cross-disciplinary research to better inform climate solutions.

Meeting people where they are with accessible information on climate science, planning, and management.
BUILDING RESILIENCE
BUILDING COMMUNITY
BUILDING CAPACITY

Bridging the gap between climate research and the community through multiple innovative avenues of science translation.
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Reflecting on Our Successes
Since our beginnings in 2015, the Climate Science Alliance has . . .
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Collaborated on more than a science-focused projects
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CONNECTING WILDLANDS AND COMMUNITIES
WHERE WE'RE HEADED:
The Connecting Wildlands and Communities project will serve as a model for Transformational Adaptation at the upcoming 2021 Southwest Adaptation Forum, hosted by the Climate Science Alliance, and project data and tools will be leveraged to support the progression of the Southern California Montane Forests project and other regional climate planning initiatives.
TRIBAL RESILIENCE PROJECTS
WHERE WE'RE HEADED:
As the need for climate science education and tools to prepare for the impacts of climate change expands, so does our response. The Climate Science Alliance looks forward to addressing those needs through the expansion of our Climate Kids Traveling Trunks Program and at the 2022 Southwestern Tribal Climate Change Summit.
RESILIENT ROOTS
RESILIENT RESTORATION
WHERE WE'RE HEADED:
We are excited to announce a new project led by the Climate Science Alliance Tribal Working Group in partnership with researchers at the University of California, Riverside and San Diego State University. Resilient Restoration: Advancing Ecological, Cultural, and Community Resilience with Tribal Nations in Southern California has been funded by the California Strategic Growth Council Climate Research Program and will promote Tribal resilience by developing knowledge and supporting actions that enhance persistence of cultural practices with a focus on preserving the ecosystems and species that are integral to Tribal communities.
CROSS-BORDER PARTNERSHIPS
WHERE WE'RE HEADED:
As we work to complete the State of the Science - Baja California and better understand the downscaled climate knowledge for the Baja California Peninsula we are actively working to identify needs, future areas of collaboration, and projects for the Baja Working Group. In addition, we are excited to continue our ongoing partnership with Climate Kids - Mexico and the work we are doing in supporting youth leaders now and in the future.