The California Tribal Gap Analysis Report, prepared by Prosper Sustainably LLC on behalf of the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) and the California Energy Commission (CEC), offers extensive recommendations to strengthen the state’s relationships with Tribes and enhance Tribes’ preparedness to achieve climate goals.

The study sought to identify Tribal priorities, needs, and barriers in the areas of clean energy and climate change adaptation and resilience. The final report provides recommendations for the development and enhancement of state programs, funding, technical assistance, and other resources to address Tribal needs and priorities. The report’s recommendations also aim to foster stronger partnerships between Tribes and state agencies to support current and future programs and grants.

Key Report Findings

The analysis found that to invest in Tribal clean energy and climate change needs, the State should:

• Improve State-led Tribal Outreach, communication and engagement
• Improve Tribal access to and utilization of existing State programs
• Increase State investments to create and expand Tribal assistance programs

Learn more about the California Tribal Gap Analysis Report by reading the Executive Summary and Recommendations and Conclusions section below:

The SGC, CEC, and partner agencies are currently in the process of determining the path forward to implement the recommendations in the report. SGC staff intend to bring a proposed Implementation Plan to the SGC Council for approval within the coming year. Staff also plan to work with partner agencies to develop an interagency working group that will drive implementation of the recommendations and to organize regular meetings to engage and gather input from Tribes.