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This resolution urges Hawaii's Governor, county Mayors, and state government to integrate indigenous knowledge into climate-related policy and decision-making processes, recognizing the critical role of Native Hawaiian traditional ecological knowledge in addressing climate challenges. The resolution highlights that Native Hawaiians have developed sophisticated survival methods through scientific observation over millennia, and that indigenous knowledge—including traditional practices, cultural insights, and native language (Olelo Hawaii)—is essential for creating a just climate future. The document emphasizes that Hawaii's state constitution already supports protecting traditional practices and natural resources, and that the state's unique geographical location positions it to facilitate knowledge exchange across the Pacific region. Specifically, the resolution calls for purposeful integration of indigenous knowledge in climate adaptation, mitigation, and resiliency efforts, and recommends investing in and practicing Olelo Hawaii as a key mechanism for achieving these goals. The resolution is motivated by the recognition of ongoing environmental challenges and the need to preserve and leverage traditional wisdom in confronting climate change.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SR&billnumber=76&year=2025