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Hawai‘i State Judiciary addressing period poverty with free menstrual products

Buildings on the Big Island, O‘ahu, Kaua‘i and Maui have free product dispensers.

UH community questions lack of island people in the ocean sciences

A new article published in a special issue of Oceanography examines the past course of history of the peoples of the Pacific and attempts to make headwinds in programs focused on increasing participation in ocean sciences.

Hawaiʻi County seeks Interim Sustainability Administrator for climate, equity, resilience initiatives

Hawaiʻi County is seeking candidates for the role of Interim Sustainability Administrator for the newly established Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity, and Resilience.

Going Home Hawaiʻi to host summit about solutions for justice-impacted individuals

Going Home Hawaiʻi will host the inaugural Reentry and Restoration Summit, bringing together policymakers and industry experts to discuss long-term solutions for reintegrating justice-involved individuals into the community.

County Council approves creation of Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience

The new cabinet-level office will lead the Hawai‘i County’s efforts to ensure the Big Island can withstand the effects of climate change.

Waimea Community Association July 6 meeting about resilience, sustainability

Hawai’i County Council chair Heather Kimball and Danielle M. Bass, the state’s Sustainability Coordinator, will be guest speakers at the July 6 Waimea Community Association meeting that will focus on sustainability and resilience.

Hawaiʻi County Council gives favorable recommendation to new sustainability office

A bill that would create a new cabinet-level Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience and a new chapter in Hawaiʻi County code to govern it is moving forward.

Bill proposes new Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience for Hawaiʻi County

The proposed new Hawaiʻi County Office of Sustainability, Climate, Equity and Resilience would establish a new cabinet-level office responsible for coordinating and managing policies to promote sustainability and resilience in response to the impacts of climate change and other natural and manmade hazards.