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HI Climate, Honolulu, HI (2025)

03/12/2025

Event Announcement🎉 Pilina Kanaloa Ocean Day🌊

For the third year, Hawaiʻi ocean groups are coming together to raise the alarm for our oceans! We encourage you to be part of this important day of action, connecting with lawmakers and community leaders to protect our oceans.

📅March 13th

Lobby Day at Hawaiʻi State Capitol | 10 AM - 2 PM

Meet with lawmakers and participate in public outreach to raise awareness about our local ocean issues. This event is open to everyone – come learn, engage, and advocate for our oceans!

Reception & Award Ceremony at AC Marriott Hotel on Bishop | 3:30 - 5:30 PM

Celebrate and connect with the ocean community at this special gathering, just a short walk from the Capitol!

These events are open to the public, so come learn about the issues, the solutions, and the incredible people working to protect our oceans.

Let’s make waves together for a sustainable ocean future! 🌊💙

03/04/2025

Join us for the Sustainability Film Series: Student Film Showcase!

Experience a collection of powerful short films FOR FREE from the talented students at UH Mānoa’s School of Cinematic Arts. The six short films on climate action will be followed by Q&A with the filmmakers.

Student film showcase titles:
Two Sides of Paradise
Traffic to Tranquility
Two Problems, One ʻĀina
Starting All Over Again
Loko I'a Ho'ola
Waste or Water

Don’t miss this night of storytelling and sustainability on the big screen!
Register here: https://loom.ly/C2p-WlU

About the Sustainability Film Series
The Sustainability Film Series is designed to explore contemporary issues at the intersection of human and natural environments. The series combines films and panel discussions aimed at linking film themes to Hawai‘i and the region. Panelists with differing expertise, including scientists, policy-makers, nonprofit experts, and artists, will discuss the many dimensions of existing efforts and sustainability solutions. The series is open to the public and designed for broad engagement. It is our hope that the series inspires communities of practice among students and community members by empowering you to engage in these important social and environmental issues.
Sponsored by the State of Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.
Organizing Partners:
University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa Institute for Sustainability and Resilience
Honolulu Museum of Art/Doris Duke Theatre
State of Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission
The Better Tomorrow Speaker Series

03/04/2025

Please come to University of Hawaiʻi HIG #210 tomorrow (March 4th) at noon or participate via Zoom in this special one-hour lunchtime discussion with three interesting speakers from the County of Kauaʻi, City and County of Honolulu, and a new speaker from the County of Hawaiʻi.
Shifts in federal priorities are suddenly increasing reliance on local government to build sustainability and resilience in our island communities in response to a range of societal and climate-related challenges. Join us at the UH Mānoa campus or on Zoom to hear presentations by resilience and sustainability officers from the County of Kauaʻi, County of Hawaiʻi, and City and County of Honolulu and learn about their offices’ programs and priorities, discuss how they are reaching local communities, and discuss how the scientific community is currently informing and may better serve their efforts looking ahead.
Who:
Laura Acasio, administrator, Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience, County of Hawaiʻi
Ana Española, sustainability coordinator, County of Kauaʻi
Benjamin Sullivan, chief resilience officer & executive director, Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency, City and County of Honolulu
When: Tuesday, March 4, noon to 1:00 p.m.
Where: This will be a hybrid presentation, lunch will be provided to the first 25 participants in person in HIG #210 on the UH Mānoa campus.
Zoom registration: bit.ly/HSGSemMar2025

03/01/2025

Across our islands, resilience hubs are leading a movement of community empowerment, building the resources, knowledge, and support to thrive every day and respond in times of crisis. Whether a physical gathering space or simply a network of community members, they utilize local resources to strengthen communities from within.

When disasters strike, resilience hubs become lifelines, providing coordinated aid and essential services. Instead of relying on outside responses, these hubs activate immediately, allowing communities to take charge of their own recovery efforts.

Building resilience is about recognizing the assets that already exist in communities. Every neighborhood has skills and resources that can be activated. By identifying local strengths and filling in the gaps, resilience hubs ensure that every community can develop solutions that work for them.

The reality is that many communities still lack a resilience network. The communities most vulnerable to climate hazards are often the ones with the fewest resources to prepare for and recover from disasters. By expanding resilience hub networks across the pae ʻāina, we can ensure all communities have the tools to build long-term resilience.

Hawaii has always thrived on collective strength, cultural knowledge, and community leadership. Resilience hubs are an extension of that legacy, paving the way for a self-determined future where solutions come from within.

For more information, check out a few of the amazing organizations supporting this movement throughout Hawaiʻi:

Vibrant Hawaiʻi vibranthawaii.org

Kaua'i Resilience Team
https://www.kauairesilienceteam.com/

Hui O Hauʻula
huiohauula.org

Kākoʻo Maui
https://www.hawaiiancouncil.org/helpmaui/

CERENE Hawaiʻi
https://cerenehawaii.org/

KEY Project
https://www.keyproject.org/

02/27/2025

The future of Hawaiʻi’s economy and climate resilience depends on the decisions we make today. Creating green workforce opportunities, especially for marginalized communities, ensures climate action and economic opportunity go hand in hand. Investing in resilient infrastructure, clean energy, and sustainable industries strengthens local economies by creating jobs, driving innovation, and reducing costs.

A green workforce can include many sectors that move us towards a more sustainable economy. However, defining what qualifies as a “green job” is a complex challenge. Some occupations, such as solar panel installers, are clearly green, while others depend on specific projects - an electrician installing an energy-efficient system is contributing to the green economy, but one working on traditional infrastructure may not be. Although complex, these definitions can influence how funding, tax incentives, and training opportunities are allocated.

Additionally, forecasting workforce needs in climate sectors is crucial but challenging. We must train workers for high-demand jobs while ensuring that career opportunities exist long-term, not just for a few years. Workforce needs will shift with technology and industry changes, and without careful planning, we risk mismatched job supply and demand, leaving workers without opportunities, or industries without skilled labor. Strong industry partnerships and flexible, adaptive training programs are key to building a sustainable, long-term workforce. The Hawaii Green Jobs Initiative moves us towards this goal by tracking workforce needs, funding training, and aligning education with emerging climate careers.

Additionally, building an inclusive green workforce means removing barriers to training, education, and job access. Supportive services can be integrated to ensure so all communities can benefit from the green economy.

By the way, our monthly newsletter contains green jobs listings! If you're interested in receiving our newsletter, please email Bill at [email protected]

02/20/2025

What if you had to go a day without electricity? Energy and electricity are inseparable from modern life, yet access to clean, affordable energy is not equally distributed.

Energy burden - the percentage of a household’s income spent on energy - is not shared equally across communities. Hawaiʻi’s electricity rates are among the highest in the U.S., disproportionately impacting low-income households. These households spend a larger share of their income on utility bills while having fewer options—like solar panels or energy-efficient appliances—to reduce costs. Rising energy prices make this burden even heavier.

Energy access is about more than just affordability. For instance, where and how energy projects are developed affects communities differently. Large-scale renewable projects can take up valuable land and impact ecosystems, cultural sites, and local residents. It's essential to ensure that energy projects align with community priorities, benefit the people most affected, and do not displace or burden already vulnerable populations. While this hasn't always been done thoughtfully in the past, there is a growing recognition that community-led planning is key.

Additionally, clean energy like solar power is a solution to high energy costs, but not everyone can install rooftop solar. Renters, multi-family housing residents, and rural communities often lack access. Expanding community solar programs, microgrids, and battery storage ensures that all households—not just homeowners—can benefit from affordable, sustainable energy.

Energy-efficient refrigerators, water heaters, and air conditioning systems can drastically lower electricity bills, but the upfront cost makes them out of reach for many households. Expanding rebate programs, financial assistance, and policies that prioritize equity-focused energy efficiency upgrades can help families reduce their energy use and costs.

Energy isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity. By investing in community-driven clean energy solutions and financial assistance programs, Hawaiʻi is working toward an equitable energy future. Stay tuned for our next post discussing available resources and solutions.

02/14/2025

When disaster strikes, who gets left behind? Low-income and historically disadvantaged communities often face the harshest impacts, due to increased exposure and limited resources for recovery. Rural communities can be isolated from support services and are often more exposed to climate hazards. Resource-strained communities are less able to prepare for and recover from natural disasters, exacerbating existing socioeconomic burdens.

But it's not all doom and gloom! Local solutions to build community resilience to climate hazards are under way and gaining momentum. One exciting solution is the creation of community resilience hubs, which are community spaces or networks that offer vital support before, during, and after disasters. During natural disasters, they can provide shelter, food, and other services. During non-emergency times, they can provide services that build community health and togetherness, such as food banks, educational opportunities, after-school care, healthcare, and other services that community members need. Let's work together to build local resilience in our communities!

02/14/2025

We are now halfway through the Critical Decade, and it's more important than ever to build community, stay pili to one another, and hui up to support those most vulnerable to climate hazards.

As we build resilience to climate change, it is important to develop a coordinated, inclusive effort. We are bringing together dedicated professionals and community leaders to ensure that climate solutions in Hawaiʻi are just, inclusive, and rooted in the needs of our most vulnerable communities.

As a state, we need to bridge the gaps between decision-makers and communities to find climate solutions that are culturally grounded and locally appropriate. We need to center community voices in shaping Hawaiʻi's climate future.

We can advocate for equitable solutions that support vulnerable and historically marginalized communities to address climate challenges including disaster response/recovery, sea level rise, coastal erosion, managed retreat, affordable and resilient housing, food security, safe multimodal transportation, clean energy access, climate-ready workforce, and protection of natural our resources.

Join us in shaping an equitable climate future—share your thoughts and help us identify the most pressing needs in our communities.

02/12/2025

Meet Summer, CCMAC’s New Climate Action VISTA

Summer has a background studying Public Health, working in project management, and serving with the California Conservation Corps doing trail maintenance to protect sensitive habitats in California.

In her role, she will work to raise awareness about the need for funding and capacity to catalyze climate action and uplift communities in an equitable manner.

02/12/2025

Climate change: It's coming for us all. How will we prepare for climate hazards? Are we all experiencing the same risk and exposure? What resources do different families, communities, and demographics have to respond to the hardships it will bring?

When we talk about climate equity, it isn’t just about fairness—it’s about supporting those who need it most. Disadvantaged communities often bear the greatest burdens of climate change despite being the lowest contributors. Equitable climate policies should strengthen communities and foster resilience.

This isn't an easy task. We need to address historical inequalities, lift up the voices of underrepresented communities, and empower local solutions.

Building community resilience starts with listening, uplifting, and taking action together. Please join the State Climate Commission in doing your part for these communities.

02/08/2025

2025 is the middle of the Critical Decade! This year we are focusing now, more than ever, on building our community. Follow along all year as we share monthly spotlights and learn how you can support your community and your islands!

Ready to learn more? Visit our website and click on the Critical Decade tab!

02/04/2025

Every five years, the City updates its Climate Action Plan (CAP) to outline actions and strategies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions on Oʻahu. Our team is hitting the pavement to ensure community input is honored and prioritized in shaping the CAP update for 2025-2030. We're eager to work together to prioritize affordability and equity for Oʻahu residents while reducing emissions.

There are plenty of ways to get involved and share your manaʻo:
🔹Visit the new CAP Community Platform to find upcoming events, learn more about the update process, and take the Climate Action Survey: resilientoahu.org/capcommunity
🔹Talk story with our CAP team at the Hoʻākea Community Event at Pōkaʻī Bay Beach Park on Saturday, February 8 from 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
🔹Join the virtual monthly CAP Committee meetings to listen in and provide comment. The next CAP Sub-Committee meeting will be February 12 from 3-5 p.m.
🔹Attend in-person community workshops (coming this March)

02/01/2025

This week has tested the strength and resolve of CCMAC and state agencies around the country. This has been one of the hardest weeks and while we don’t expect this to be a final step we are happy to be ending it on a positive note. CCMAC promises that we will continue doing our duty to promote climate adaptation and resilience for our islands.

On Wednesday after the executive order to freeze funding was released and rescinded CCMAC received an email from the EPA stating that accounts would remain frozen. This sentiment was echoed throughout multiple states with many state agencies being locked out of their funding.

For many departments throughout the affected states, this funding freeze means they are no longer able to provide vital services. For CCMAC, it means our team may lose their jobs. The Hawaii Attorney General moved quickly and in coalition with 21, other states took action.

Today the federal judge overseeing the multistate lawsuit — in which Hawaii played a significant role — has granted a temporary restraining order against the Trump administration’s funding freeze, which it notes is likely a violation of the Constitution and statute.

We remain optimistic that come Monday morning we will again be able to access our funds and our team will be able to continue their work to move towards a safe, affordable and climate ready Hawai‘i. Otherwise we will stand strong in our fight against illegal and unconstitutional acts.

We will not stop. Aloha Friday indeed.

01/14/2025

Join us today!!
Are you curious about the state of climate change in Hawaiʻi? Join us for a climate change informational briefing on Tuesday, January 14th from 11:30-1:00pm as climate experts explain the latest issues, efforts and actions Hawaiʻi can take to address climate change. All are welcome to attend.

12/06/2024

Come join us on Friday, December 13, at Noon!
Year of Climate Action: Catalyzing Change in the Critical Decade
Kalana O Maui Building, 9th Floor, Mayor's Conference Room, Waihe'e Side
200 South High Street Wailuku, HI 96793

Leah Laramee (panel moderator) is the State of Hawaiʻi Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Coordinator. She leads the state efforts on Climate Change action, coordination, and policy through the State’s Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission, a multi-jurisdictional effort between 20 different departments, committees, and counties. Leah holds a master’s degree in Natural Resource and Environmental Management. Her decade-long career at the Stateʻs Division of Forestry and Wildlife, Department of Land and Natural Resources has grounded her in an ʻāina (land) approach to climate change, looking at holistic systems level solutions to address climate challenges. Leah is the Governor's Office representative for the US Climate Alliance and the Governor’s efforts to reach a legislatively set goal of becoming a net carbon sink by 2045.

11/27/2024

This year we teamed up with Hawaiʻi Sea Grant and community volunteers to restore native dune vegetation at Punaluʻu Beach Park. Check out the story of our event covered by Yale Climate Connections!

11/27/2024

Welcome to the Free Screening of "Vanishing Voices: Saving Our Hawaiian Forest Birds" Documentary event! Join us at the Maui Ocean Center Sphere for an evening of education and awareness about the importance of preserving Hawaiian forest birds. This in-person event will showcase and shed light on the challenges these birds face and the efforts being made to protect them.

"Vanishing Voices: Saving Our Hawaiian Forest Birds" (30 min)

The film will be followed by a panel of conservationists working to save these amazing bird species. The audience will have the opportunity to ask questions, hear field stories from scientists, and learn more about the endangered honeycreepers that call Hawai'i home.

Doors open at 5:30pm, film promptly starts at 6pm, with the panel following after.

Check out Eventbrite to sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/vanishing-voices-tickets-1095560855009?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl

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