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This concurrent resolution supports and encourages a broader relationship between Hawaii and Norway, recognizing significant shared opportunities and challenges across multiple domains. The resolution highlights commonalities such as marine environment dependence, renewable energy commitments, and economic interests in areas like fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism. Specifically, it notes potential benefits for Hawaii in learning from Norway's advanced technological and sustainable practices in fishing, electric mobility, urban planning, green energy infrastructure, criminal justice, and social welfare systems. The resolution emphasizes that such a relationship could enhance cross-cultural understanding, facilitate economic and academic partnerships, and promote joint initiatives in renewable energy, ocean conservation, and sustainable development. By adopting this resolution, the Hawaii Legislature formally endorses exploring and expanding collaborative opportunities with Norway and directs that copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor and the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism.

Business and Industry, Transportation and Infrastructure

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