A bright spot is an inspiring example of a successful collaboration for sustainability that demonstrates how working with new or diverse partners accelerates and broadens success.

In 2013, Hawai'i Green Growth recognized over 30 bright spots across the state during the Hawai'i Conservation Conference. More than 200 people from all sectors joined HGG for Bright Spots in Hawai'i Leadership: Building Partnrships for a Sustainable Future.

Join us in celebrating these bright spots that are advancing sustainability in Hawaiʻi. And help us identify more. Know of a bright spot? Please share with us.

Hawai'i Green Growth Bright Spots: 35 bright spots advacing sustainability in Hawai'i

Ahupua'a Management
1. Rain Follows the Forest: Watershed Initiative, Department of Land & Natural Resources
2. ʻĀina Kaumaha: Kamehameha Schools
3. Big Ocean: Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument
4. Invasive Species Control: Hawai'i Invasives Species Council

Clean Energy
5. Aina Koa Pono Biochar Project
6. Kunia Sustainable Agricultural Venture
7. Hawai'i Energy Study: Kanu Hawai'i
8. UH Energy House: University of HawaiʻI at Mānoa

Climate Change
9. Pacific Islands Climate Change Cooperative
10. Climate Change & Hawaiʻi's Ocean Management Plan: Planning for Resilient Costal Communities
11. The Pacific Islands Regional Climate Assessment: Bridging Knowledge to Action

Culture
12. World Wide Voyage: Polynesian Voyaging Society

Education
13. Green Schools: US Green Building Council
14. Hauʻoli Mau Loa Foundation
15. University of Hawai'i: Sustainability Initiatives

Green & Blue Workforce Development
16. MA'O Farms
17. Opportunities for Young Adults in the Sustainability Sector, Kupu Hawai'i

Local Food
18. Galbraith Land Acquisition: Trust for Public Land
19. Waimea Nui Regional Community Development Initiative
20. Kunia Ag Park: Hawai'i Agricultural Foundation

Green Funding
21. Conveyance Tax: Natural Resource Management Programs
22. Conveyance Tax: Affordable Housing Programs – Hawaiʻi Housing Finance & Development Corporation
23. Conveyance Tax: Affordable Housing Programs –Hawaiʻi Appleseed Center for Law & Economic Justice
24. Barrel Tax for Agriculture Programs: Department of Agriculture
25. On- Bill Financing: Blue Planet Foundation
26. On- Bill Financing: Department of Business, Economic Development, & Tourism
27. Creative Green Funding for Public-Private Partnerships: Hawaii Pacific Solar
28. Creative Green Funding for Public-Private Partnerships: Ulupono Initiative
29. Creative Green Funding for Public-Private Partnerships: SolarCity

Sustainable Tourism
30. Hawai'i Starwood Hotels & Resorts
31. Pacific Islands Institute
32. World Conservation Congress 2016: Hawai'i Convention Center

Waste Reduction
33. Aloha Aina Recycling Drives: Kokua Hawai'i Foundation
34. The 100% Project: Resource Recovery at Pearl City High, Waikiki Worm Company
35. Leveraging Corporate Partnerships: Sustainable Coastlines