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This concurrent resolution urges the Hawaii Department of Education to establish an annual Climate Week in all public schools statewide, aimed at addressing the critical issue of climate change and its impacts on Hawaiian youth. The resolution highlights that young people are experiencing climate anxiety due to environmental challenges like coastal erosion, rising sea levels, and more intense storms, and notes that currently fewer than 25% of teens with climate anxiety receive adequate support. By creating a dedicated Climate Week, the resolution seeks to educate students about the causes and impacts of climate change, empower them to understand legislative processes, and encourage direct action in sustainability initiatives. The Department of Education is specifically requested to collaborate with environmental organizations and policymakers to develop interactive climate action opportunities and support student-led initiatives. Drawing inspiration from successful climate awareness programs like New York's Climate Week and the UN's Regional Climate Week, the resolution aims to amplify youth voices and provide comprehensive climate education that can help secure a more sustainable future for upcoming generations.

Education

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HCR&billnumber=87&year=2025