Hawai'i announces Aloha+ Challenge internationally as part of the US Delegation at Third UN Small Island Developing States Conference in Apia, Samoa

Ban Ki-Moon and William Aila Jr

PAGO PAGO, American Sāmoa – The United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and President of Palau, Tommy E. Remengesau Jr., sailed aboard Hōkūleʻa and Hikianalia in Apia Harbor, Sāmoa today. They joined Worldwide Voyage crew and specialists such as Sylvia Earle of Mission Blue, artist Wyland, Blue Planet founder Henk Rogers, and Greg Stone of Conservation International.

The team presenting the Maui Sustainability Briefings at the Maui Tropical Plantation on Wednesday, Aug. 20, included (left to right, back row) Gary Bulson, Michael Miyamoto, Gerry Ross, Alika Atay, Doug McLeod, Rob Parsons, Breanna Rose, Kainoa Casco, (front row) Audrey Newman, Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, Jennifer Chirico and Melanie Stephens.

Over 150 leaders from Maui and across the state attended a sustainability briefing co-hosted by Hawai‘i Green Growth, County of Maui, and Susty Pacific. Full coverage of the briefing is available courtesy of Akakū Community Access TV.

The plan promotes collaboration to hit targets that tackle environmental issues

Article By B.J. Reyes at Star Advertiser

A year ago Hawaii became the first subnational government to sign on to the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership, a pledge from Pacific island nations to take definitive steps in addressing climate change and sustainability challenges.

This week Hawaii is presenting its own initiative on addressing climate, sustainability, renewable energy and natural resource management at the 45th Pacific Islands Forum, an annual gathering of more than 300 delegates from 16 independent and self-governing Pacific states with the stated goal of stimulating economic growth and enhancing governance, security and cooperation in the region through policy advice.