Bright Spots in Hawaiʻi LeadershipHawaiʻi Green Growth highlighted the importance of building local and international partnerships at the Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference on July 17, 2013. Over 200 people participated in interactive round-table discussions that highlighted "bright spots" or inspiring examples of collaborative initiatives that are advancing sustainability in Hawaiʻi.
Hawaiʻi joins the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership as the first sub-national government to make commitments to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
UN declared 2014 the International Year of Small Island Developing States. Islands are at the forefront of efforts to address global challenges such as climate change through innovation, ingenuity, & traditional knowledge. 2014 is the year to celebrate the contributions that islands bring to the world!
Bringing the World Conservation Congress to Hawaii would be a great chance to highlight Hawai'i's progress on conservation and sustainability.
Healthy watersheds and water supply are essential to the long-term sustainability of our islands. Take a look at this great, quick PSA on Rain Follows the Forest!