Capacity Building

Sea Level Rise Adaptation in Hawaii Survey Results

In October 2020 we released the Summary Report for the Sea level Rise Adaptation Survey Results. This survey was conducted by PICHTR in collaboration with the Hawaii Philanthropy Forum in order to gather relevant information and to learn about the main concerns pertaining to sea level rise adaptation amid COVID-19. While dealing with the immediate challenges of COVID-19, we believe that we must also address the long-term impacts of climate change to support Hawaii’s economy and resiliency.

• A weak economy and lack of funding are top stressors impeding progress on sea level rise adaptation
• The top concern of sea level rise is coastal erosion and loss of land
• Political will, leadership, coordination amongst government agencies and the private sector, and swift action are key to tackling sea level rise adaptation
• To make progress on sea level rise adaptation there is a need for model policies and ordinances, financial assistance, access to best practices for coastal adaptation, and capacity building
• There is a need for more outreach and educational programs regarding sea level rise adaptation

Climate Change Adaptation Webinar Series

PICHTR’s climate change adaptation webinar series provides curated and relevant information to public and private sector stakeholders on the latest climate change adaptation challenges facing Hawaii, efforts to address them, and potential solutions drawn from local knowledge and abroad.

Join our webinars to gain cutting-edge information on climate change adaptation and how it may affect your business or organization so you can reduce future risk exposure.

Information and insight gained from our webinars will allow for increased common knowledge and understanding amid diverse stakeholders and reduce the potential for friction due to lack of common ground.