Building Community in the Critical Decade
Why now, why 2025?
We are halfway through the critical decade and are set to fall short of meeting our 2030 climate goals. This year we 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.
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. Taking action in 2025 is key to renewing our ambition and holding ourselves accountable to our goals to ensure a livable future.
taking action as a community
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. Other examples can include using climate-smart agricultural practices, saving energy at home, and throwing away less food.
a Look into the year
Click on the images to learn more about each month!
January: Climate 101
EVENTS: 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, Surf Film Festival
September: Water
EVENT: Hala Fest
October: Food
EVENT: Producers and Consumers Climate Challenge
November: Keiki and Kūpuna
EVENT: Youth Summit
December: Community
EVENT: Climate Week
Are you ready to take action?
There are many different ways that you can take climate action every day in your community. Join us this year in committing to a climate action resolution!
Learn more about our Climate Resolution initiative and how you can become a climate champion.
Other ways to get involved
- Join us this year as we build community in the critical decade!
- 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
- Attend events throughout the year to engage the community in climate change action