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Rudy Ortega, Jr. is a United Nations Climate Change COP Impact Maker and the Tribal President of the Fernandeño Tataviam Band of Mission Indians, where he leads efforts to assert the Tribe’s sovereignty and address the impacts of climate change. Under his leadership, the Tribe developed the Tribal Climate Resiliency Plan, focusing on environmental challenges such as rising temperatures, drought, and water scarcity. He emphasizes the integration of Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) with modern science to create sustainable, community-driven solutions. Rudy advocates for collaboration and youth involvement in climate action, particularly through the Tribal Conservation Corps, which engages young people in environmental stewardship.

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