#Elemental Excelerator
Fellowship equips educators to teach climate change across subjects, seeks Hawaiʻi applicants
Elemental Excelerator and SubjectToClimate seek applicants for their second annual “Root for Innovation” professional learning course for teachers. The program aims to provide a basis for K-12 educators of all subjects to feel comfortable integrating climate change into their everyday lessons.
Work-Based Learning Expo at Hawaiʻi State Capitol
A Work-Based Learning Expo for Education Week 2024 will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. March 20 at the Hawaiʻi State Capitol. The event is being hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Hawaiʻi, in partnership with HawaiiKidsCAN.
Maui Nui Venison named to 12th cohort of Elemental Excelerator
Maui Nui Venison was one of the 15 companies selected for the latest cohort. The company seeks to simultaneously alleviate the damaging impact invasive deer have on Hawaiʻi’s vulnerable ecosystems while unlocking a healthy, local food resource.
Blue Planet Foundation launches Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge to “Go Multimodal”
The Hawaiʻi-based nonprofit Blue Planet Foundation, announced the launch of its 2023 Hawaiʻi Commute Challenge: Go Multimodal. Participants will walk, bike, bus, carpool and utilize public transportation for any trip to earn points, complete weekly challenges, and compete for a chance to win fun prizes.
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.
Elemental Excelerator selected as partner for US Energy Department’s university competition
Honolulu-based Elemental Excelerator invites college students to submit proposals for the US Department of Energy’s competition called EnergyTech UP. Cash prizes from the $370,000 pool are available to Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa and Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands teams that successfully identify clean-tech opportunities and submit a business plan.
Hawaiʻi Gov. Ige nominates climate change expert Aimee Keliʻi Barnes for State Land Board
Hawaiʻi Gov. David Ige nominated Kailua resident Aimee Keliʻi Barnes to replace Dr. Samuel Gon III on the Board of Land and Natural Resources. While Barnes’ nomination is subject to Hawaiʻi Senate approval, she begins serving immediately.
Last Call for Applications for Hawaiʻi Youth Sustainability Challenge
The deadline to apply for the Hawai‘i Youth Sustainability Challenge, an initiative to empower youth from across the state of Hawai‘i to create solutions to conservation and sustainability challenges in their schools and communities, is Oct. 8, 2021.
