#sustainable hawaii

Kupu and Kōkua Hawaiʻi Foundation have started the application process for the Hawai‘i Youth Sustainability Challenge, inviting students in grades 9-12 statewide to create innovative solutions to sustainability challenges in their schools and communities.

Panelists for “Take the Challenge-Hawaiʻi Leading the Transition to a Sustainable Future” will discuss challenges faced by the counties in their efforts to achieve the state’s climate, economic, and sustainability goals by 2030.

To mark its 130-year anniversary, Hawaiian Electric contributed $160,000 in grants to 12 local organizations working to build a strong, sustainable and resilient Hawaiʻi.

Three Maui schools earned award recognition in the 18th Annual ‘Ōlelo Youth Xchange Student Video Competition, announced Wednesday on O‘ahu.

Organizers are currently looking for 5 to 8 properties to put on the tour. The homes should have renewable energy with battery backup either tied to the grid or completely off the grid.

In an effort to achieve a culture of sustainability in the islands, Maui Mayor Alan Arakawa joined his mayoral colleagues across the state, Governor Neil Abercrombie, and the Office of Hawaiian Affairs in jointly launching the Aloha+ Challenge.

The foundation of the Institution is based on helping communities become resilient and sustainable through preventive measures: assess vulnerability, identify solutions and provide support, said Senator English of Maui who introduced the measure.