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Climate Advisory Team unveils policy recommendations, hosting virtual presentation Friday

The Climate Advisory Team, established by Hawaiʻi Governor Josh Green, M.D., in May 2024, on Tuesday released its policy paper, including recommendations to inform the administration’s legislative priorities for the 2025 legislative session and beyond. The policy paper describes actions Hawaiʻi can take immediately while simultaneously building the foundation for long-term policies that will help Hawaiʻi survive and respond to future disasters.

Gov. Green establishes Climate Advisory Team to develop resilience policy

Gov. Josh Green, M.D. announced the inauguration of the Climate Advisory Team (CAT). This newly formed committee, comprising experts and stakeholders, is dedicated to tackling the challenges of climate disasters and providing a comprehensive roadmap for the state’s strategy to mitigate the financial impact of climate change.

Governor Green sets course for Hawai’i climate leadership

Governor Josh Green, M.D. shared his vision for Hawai‘i’s leadership in renewable energy and climate action in his first major climate speech this week.

Mayor Victorino says acquisition of 45 acres from A&B is now final

Finalizing the acquisition was the last step before establishing a North Shore Preservation Zone to include Baldwin Beach Park, Baby Beach (Wawaʻu Point), plus 4 acres of shoreline between Mama’s Fish House in Kuʻau and Hoʻokipa. 

Maui council approves resolution to acquire 45 acres of A&B lands

Mayor Michael Victorino expressed appreciation to the Maui County Council for approving resolutions accepting the dedication of 45 acres of land from A&B Properties for parks and open space.  The acquisition was finalized at the councilʻs meeting that adjourned on Monday.

A&B Reinvests Maui Ag Land Sale Proceeds

The process started in December 2018 when A&B sold 41,000 acres of agricultural farmland on Maui. The proceeds from that sale funded the new acquisitions.

Alexander & Baldwin Completes Migration to Hawai‘i

Alexander & Baldwin announced that it has completed the strategic migration of its commercial real estate portfolio from the US mainland to Hawaiʻi.

Maui Design Firm Helps to Develop New A&B Logo

Alexander & Baldwin today revealed a new corporate logo and tagline “Partners for Hawaiʻi” to reinforce the company’s strategic focus on investing in Hawaiʻi.

Maui’s New Kūlōlio Ranch Making Use of Former Sugar Lands

Alexander & Baldwin’s new Kūlōlio Ranch is a grass-fed cattle pasturing operation that is situated on 4,000 acres of former sugar land in Central Maui.

A&B Reports 2016 Financial Results, Ending Pivotal Year

A&B, today announced its financial results for the fourth quarter and year end for 2016, as the company closed a chapter on an era of sugar production on Maui.

VIDEO: Decision Deferred in Debate Over East Maui Water

A decision on the heated debate over water rights in east Maui will wait. That’s the decision state commission members made today as they deferred action on stream flow recommendations at 19 east Maui streams.