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With Hawaiʻi’s 2027 legislative session around the corner, local keiki, teens, and college students are heading to the S...
10/22/2026

With Hawaiʻi’s 2027 legislative session around the corner, local keiki, teens, and college students are heading to the State Capitol to turn their climate priorities into actual policy.

Please help spread the word so local students and families can join us at the 2026 Hawaiʻi Youth Climate Summit on Saturday, October 24, from Noon to 3:00 PM at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol Rotunda. 🏛️✨

This isn't just a rally—past youth participants have co-authored official state climate plans and drafted actual legislative bills, Hawaiʻi’s youth are proving they have the policy skills to lead our islands' climate future. Attendees will gain hands-on legislative skills, present ideas directly to state lawmakers, and enjoy free lunch, live music, and eco-friendly prize giveaways. 🍱🎶🎁

📄 Read the full press release here: dlnr.hawaii.gov/blog/2026/10/13/nr26-124/

See you at the State Capitol
Saturday, October 24th
Noon!

Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hawaii-youth-climate-summit-2026-tickets-1998604593139?aff=oddtdtcreator

The mission of the Climate Future Forum is to inspire youth to be active and engaged participants in the 2027 legislative session on climate policy and action. The event will bring together youth (ages 14-26), educators, policymakers, experts and community organizations to evaluate and discuss climate action priorities and provide tangible steps to empower youth in legislative action. Our hope is for youth to forge relationships with policymakers so that they can continue to work together throughout the 2027 legislative session at the county, state, and national levels.

The Hawaiʻi Youth Climate Summit is free and open to the public. Engage with policymakers, community and government organizations and youth leaders to promote climate policy and action in Hawaiʻi.

Please bring your reusable water bottle full.

In the news: https://kauainownews.com/2026/10/14/youth-climate-summit-invites-hawai%ca%bbi-keiki-teens-young-adults-to-state-capitol-for-2026-event/




🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭We are ...
10/21/2026

🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭

We are delighted to announce that we have selected five artists for the second edition of the Climate Action Artists Residency in 2026. 🥳🖌️ We were once again overwhelmed with the positive response and the quality of applications from the artistic community in Hawaiʻi. 🌺 Applications reached 65 strong this year, and through a committee made up of artists, scientists, and curators, the following artists have been selected as part of this year’s cohort: 👏👩‍🎨🧑‍🔬

Meet Matt Kawika Ortiz, a Native Hawaiian from the windward side of O‘ahu, whose art is inspired by the iconography of place-based moʻolelo. 🎨🌺📖🌊

The artists will be collaborating with climate action practitioners working in each of the counties where they reside to connect directly with projects on the ground. 🤝🌱 The finished artworks will be exhibited at Capitol Modern, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in Honolulu, in the Spring of 2027! 🏛️🖼️

More info here: https://climate.hawaii.gov/art/





10/20/2026

STOP LEAVING MONEY ON THE TABLE! 💰🏠⚡

Saving money on climate-friendly upgrades for your home, business, and transportation just got a whole lot easier!

The Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission has launched the Hawaiʻi Climate Rebate Finder—your all-in-one hub for cash-back rebates, tax incentives, and financial assistance across the islands. 🌺

✨ WHY USE IT?
• 🔍 One Centralized Hub: No more searching across dozens of county, state, and utility websites.
• 💸 Hundreds in Savings: Find eligible cash-back programs for home appliances, clean energy, water conservation, solar upgrades, electric vehicles, and business retrofits.
• ⚡ Simple & Fast: Quickly check available funding pools and eligibility rules before you buy!

👉 START SAVING TODAY:
Visit climate.hawaii.gov/save/ (or head to climate.hawaii.gov and click the "Money Savings Solutions" tab).

📲 Help spread the word! Share this post with friends, family, and co-workers so everyone can claim their savings!

Celebrating art in action! 🎨🔥Selected from over 65 applicants, artist Jana Ireijo creates powerful, vanishing murals usi...
10/16/2026

Celebrating art in action! 🎨🔥

Selected from over 65 applicants, artist Jana Ireijo creates powerful, vanishing murals using water, dirt, and wildfire charcoal. Her ephemeral art eventually washes away, returning to the ‘āina while telling urgent, visual stories about climate change and ecosystem resilience. 🪵🌱🌊

🎧 Tune in: Listen to Jana’s recent feature on Hawaiʻi Public Radio’s The Conversation to hear about her creative process and how natural elements can inspire deep climate action across our islands:

👉 hawaiipublicradio.org/the-conversation/2026-09-30/meet-the-artist-using-wildfire-charcoal-to-make-murals-that-return-to-the-earth

📍 Learn more about the Hawaiʻi State Climate Commission's art initiatives at climate.hawaii.gov/art/

(📷 / 🎨: Courtesy of Jana Ireijo & Hawaiʻi Public Radio)

y🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭We are...
10/14/2026

y🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭

We are delighted to announce that we have selected five artists for the second edition of the Climate Action Artists Residency in 2026. 🥳🖌️ We were once again overwhelmed with the positive response and the quality of applications from the artistic community in Hawaiʻi. 🌺 Applications reached 65 strong this year, and through a committee made up of artists, scientists, and curators, the following artists have been selected as part of this year’s cohort: 👏👩‍🎨🧑‍🔬

Meet Chenta Laury, a Maui-based fiber artist whose work explores recurrent themes of migration, adaptation, diaspora, and transformation. 🏝️🧶🌿🦋

The artists will be collaborating with climate action practitioners working in each of the counties where they reside to connect directly with projects on the ground. 🤝🌱 The finished artworks will be exhibited at Capitol Modern, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in Honolulu, in the Spring of 2027! 🏛️🖼️

More info here: https://climate.hawaii.gov/art/





“There is a reason these destructive disasters are piling up one after another... It’s the warming planet.” 🌊⚡Speaking o...
10/14/2026

“There is a reason these destructive disasters are piling up one after another... It’s the warming planet.” 🌊⚡

Speaking on the Senate floor, U.S. Senator Brian Schatz highlighted the devastating impacts of recent events across our islands—from Hurricane Lala on Hawaiʻi Island to Hurricane Lowell on Kauaʻi—and called for nationwide action to address the root cause of extreme weather: climate change!

Back-to-back disasters in 2026:
🌀 Hurricane Lala: Damaged 267+ homes and infrastructure on Hawaiʻi Island.
🌀 Hurricane Lowell: Left 90% of Kauaʻi without power.
🌧️ Historic Floods: 2+ trillion gallons of water dumped across the state earlier this year in Kona lows.

While immediate relief and community support (aloha spirit) are critical in the aftermath of a storm, long-term resilience requires us to name the problem and invest in climate adaptation and mitigation now. 🌿🏗️

Check out our Hawaiʻi Climate Action Pathway (HICAP): A community focused detailed action plan identifying steps needed to create a safe affordable and resilient climate ready Hawaiʻi. Link: https://climate.hawaii.gov/hi-mitigation/

🔗 Read the full story and watch the speech here: https://mauinow.com/2026/09/24/schatz-climate-change-is-why-disasters-are-piling-up/

🏝️ O‘ahu’s Shade Trees Could Take Decades to Grow Back After the 2026 Storms.⏳ O‘ahu’s Problem:🪾 Between 2014 and 2017 O...
10/13/2026

🏝️ O‘ahu’s Shade Trees Could Take Decades to Grow Back After the 2026 Storms.⏳

O‘ahu’s Problem:
🪾 Between 2014 and 2017 O‘ahu lost ~76,000 trees ~5% of our tree canopy. The trees were lost due to storms and urban development. While new trees have been planted, it takes decades for trees to mature and provide as much shade as the trees that have been lost.

⛈️🌡️ Climate change is warming our islands and increasing the frequency and severity of storms. More storms means more lost trees and less shade. We need our shade tree’s protection now more than ever.

🌳 💕 Mature Shade Tree Benefits:

❄️ Cooling Affect: Shade trees reduce urban temperatures, helping prevent heat-related illness, and reduce AC needs, saving residents money.

⛈️ Stormwater Management: Mature trees consume hundreds of gallons of water a week, helping reduce ground saturation and flooding. Tree canopies also slow down rain, which helps reduce erosion and flash flooding.

🌳 Additional Benefits & Food Security:
Shade Trees Can Be
Ulu, Mango, Kukui, Coconut, Avocado and Lychee. Shade trees can help Hawai'i achieve food sovereignty and provide needed food for some of our most vulnerable communities.

❤️‍🩹Trees also reduce urban pollution and improves air quality.

💕 How You Can Help:
✅ Plant native & canoe shade trees in your yard
✅ Cut off dead branches before storms
✅ Volunteer for tree planting & workdays

💬 Leave Your Favorite Shade Tree In the Comments!

📚 Learn more here! 👇👇👇
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/09/oahus-shade-trees-could-take-decades-to-grow-back-after-storms/

Explore Hawai'i's tree canopy here!👇👇👇
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/31d4a08440d1487683f1bb5f6b0c0103/page/Page

Volunteer with Aloha Tree Alliance and replant native trees: https://www.alohatreealliance.org/

Follow along and volunteer with Kaulunani, the Urban Forestry program: https://dlnr.hawaii.gov/forestry/lap/kaulunani/



As climate change drives more intense storm events across the Pacific, protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural infrastructure has n...
10/10/2026

As climate change drives more intense storm events across the Pacific, protecting Hawaiʻi’s natural infrastructure has never been more urgent. 🌊🪸

Following severe swells from recent storms and hurricanes, dislodged coral heads along Kauaʻi’s south and west shores faced a critical 45-day window for survival. In response, local organization Hoʻomalu Ke Kai, alongside the Hawaiʻi

Emergency Reef Response Network, jumped into action to reattach over 2,000 storm-damaged corals near Kōloa Landing.

Supporting this rapid response is Hawaiʻi’s groundbreaking parametric reef insurance policy—which recently triggered payouts to immediately fund underwater damage assessments and emergency restoration.

Healthy reefs reduce up to 97% of wave energy, serving as our islands’ first line of defense against severe storm surge and sea level rise. Investing in swift ecosystem recovery keeps both our marine life and coastal communities resilient.

Do you want to volunteer? Follow Hoʻomalu Ke Kai on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/hoomalukekai/

Read more on the restoration project here: https://www.thegardenisland.com/2026/10/06/hawaii-news/hoomalu-ke-kai-performs-emergency-coral-restoration/?TGI=3a3d827321c669fb532db2e998bc8269d5ab25bd

Read more on the Coral Insurance award here: https://kauainownews.com/2026/09/16/hurricane-lowell-triggers-another-payout-of-hawai%CA%BBis-first-ever-reef-insurance-the-second-time-in-3-weeks/

https://www.nature.org/en-us/newsroom/first-ever-us-coral-reef-insurance-policy/

Join Hoʻomalu Ke Kai on Friday, October 16th, 5:30pm at the Kauaʻi Community College Performing Arts Center for a FREE community screening of Chasing Coral and an evening dedicated to the future of Hawaiʻi’s coral reefs. 🌊🪸

📍 Read more about state climate resilience initiatives at climate.hawaii.gov

(Photo / Video: Courtesy of Hoʻomalu Ke Kai)

🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭We are ...
10/07/2026

🎨✨ CCMAC, Hawaiʻi Sea Grant & Capitol Modern are proud to introduce the 2026 cohort of Climate Action Artists! 🌿🎭

We are delighted to announce that we have selected five artists for the second edition of the Climate Action Artists Residency in 2026. 🥳🖌️ We were once again overwhelmed with the positive response and the quality of applications from the artistic community in Hawaiʻi. 🌺 Applications reached 65 strong this year, and through a committee made up of artists, scientists, and curators, the following creatives have been selected for this year’s cohort: 👏👩‍🎨🧑‍🔬

Meet Sophia Sol, based in O‘ahu, who works at the intersection of oil painting, architecture, filmmaking, and new media arts. 🎨🏛️🎬

The artists will be collaborating with climate action practitioners working in each of the counties where they reside to connect directly with projects on the ground. 🤝🌱 The finished artworks will be exhibited at Capitol Modern, the Hawaiʻi State Art Museum in Honolulu, in the Spring of 2027! 🏛️🖼️

More info here: https://climate.hawaii.gov/art/





⛽️💰 Hawai'i residents are now paying more at the pump and on their electric bills. ⛈️ The supper El Niño and climate cha...
10/07/2026

⛽️💰 Hawai'i residents are now paying more at the pump and on their electric bills. ⛈️ The supper El Niño and climate change will make it worse.

💰 AAA reports gas prices in the United States have increased $1.2352/gallon over the past year. In Hawai'i it has increased $1.139/gallon over the past year. 💰 If your tank has a 15 gallon capacity that's an extra $17.09 per tank. Kaua'i has the highest prices at $5.8843/gallon❗️❗️

⛴️ All of our gas and fuel for our power plants need to be shipped in. For some islands, shipping is harder than others, further rising fuel and energy prices for those islands. Hawai'i's reliance on shipping our fuel in leaves Hawai'i more vulnerable to storms than other states. ⛈️ 🌊

🌡️ Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of storms and periotic weather events like El Niño.

🌱⚡️ Renewable energy is not dependent on shipping or political conflict.

💰Not only will renewables help lower energy bills and make prices more consistent for consumers, but it will also reduce the expensive impacts, like storms, that climate change will have on our community.

⏳However, these large scale changes in our energy infrastructure takes time. Hawai'i plans to produce 100% of its energy by renewable methods by 2045, but is not there yet.

📈 While Hawai'i one of our countries leaders in moving towards renewable energy, there is still a long way to go. About 37% of Hawai'i's energy is produced by renewables. California has achieved 60% of its energy produced by renewables. The national average is 20%.

📚 Explore the Nation's gas prices through AAA here! 👇👇👇
https://gasprices.aaa.com/?state=HI

📚 Learn more about how Hawai'i is specifically affected here! 👇👇👇
https://www.civilbeat.org/2026/07/high-oil-prices-hammer-heco-customers-heres-why/


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