Year of Climate Action

what is the year of climate action?

We are halfway through the critical decadei and are set to fall short of meeting our 2030 climate goals.ii This Year of Climate Action will set intentions, raise awareness and catalyze action to put us back on track to a climate ready Hawaiʻi.

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 to deepen understanding around climate impacts in Hawaiʻi, 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 crucial decade for climate action, the last chance for governments, businesses, and communities to carry out significant measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Halfway through 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.