Year of Climate Action
what is the year of climate action?
We are halfway through the critical decade and are set to fall short of meeting our 2030 climate goals. This Year of Climate Action will set intentions, raise awareness, and catalyze action to put us back on track to a climate ready Hawai‘i.
State and County agencies recognize the urgency of the climate crisis and have identified measurable actions they will take to address climate change. CCMAC will track these actions and share progress with you. We will also be working closely with partners across the state to host talk story sessions, events, workshops, and provide weekly information on our social media platforms to deepen understanding around climate impacts in Hawai‘i, resources to support communities experiencing those impacts and tips on how we can all work together to catalyze climate action.
WHAT IS CLIMATE ACTION?
Climate action refers to a range of activities, mechanisms, policy instruments, and individual steps that aim at reducing the severity of human-induced climate change and its impacts. This can range from a new policy to require companies to recycle the products they sell to choosing to walk or bike to school or work instead of driving.
why now?
The 2020s are referred to as the critical decade for climate action, the last chance for governments, businesses, and communities to carry out significant measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Halfway through the decade, 2025 is a pivotal year for climate initiatives and policies. 2025 as the Year of Climate Action is key to renewing our ambition and holding ourselves accountable to our goals to ensure a livable future.
Year of Climate Action Calendar
Click on the images to learn more about each month!
January: Climate 101
EVENTS: YCA Proclamation, 2025 Climate Resolution Pledge
February: Equity
EVENT: Film Series
March: Resilience
EVENT: Student Film Session
April: Culture
EVENTS: Merrie Monarch, Earth Day
May: Affordability
EVENTS: Bike Event, HI Climate Fair
June: Waste
EVENT: Climate Fair
July: ʻĀina
EVENT: Climate Fair
August: Health
EVENTS: Climate Action Art Show, Hala Fest
September: Water
EVENT: Surf Film Festival
October: Food
EVENT: Producers and Consumers Climate Challenge
November: Keiki and Kūpuna
EVENT: Youth Summit
December: Community
EVENT: Climate Week
- Join us in the Year of Climate Action!
- Familiarize yourself with the unique effects of climate change in Hawai‘i
- Learn more about Hawai‘i’s climate goals and targets
- Spread the word and talk to your family and friends about the climate crisis
- Take the 2025 Climate Action Pledge
- Attend events throughout the year to engage the community in climate change action
Additional resources
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