From March 23-31, federal and state agencies, local groups and individuals will come together for Hawai‘i Climate Week, which will include a series of events that underscores the importance of taking action and supporting efforts to build a climate ready Hawai’i.

Wednesday March 27 marks the beginning of a two-day climate conference organized by the Hawai‘i Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption Commission (CCMAC) to explore challenges and solutions of climate change impacts statewide.

The conference will highlight climate impacts nationally and locally and include next steps to ensure readiness for their effects. The conference will feature Governor Josh Green, M.D., speaking on statewide climate actions; will emphasize youth leadership efforts, and will bring together a diverse group of practitioners, agency representatives, academics and students to explore resilience and adaptability to climate change.

Climate Week will highlight the many actions that the Inflation Reduction Act and other federal funding sources have supported including the rollout of the Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands chapter of the fifth National Climate Assessment and the official launch of the state Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP).

Other climate week activities include a meetup at Kauaʻi Community College with Mālama ʻĀina Hui, a People, Planet, Pau Hana Sustainability gathering, an agroforestry community workday at Kākoʻo ʻŌiwi, and a free screening of the Keeper of the Bay documentary, which will provide a snapshot of local impacts on coastal communities including, natural, cultural and economic impacts of climate change.

 

 

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