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This resolution encourages the adoption of recommendations from the United Nations Global Plastics Treaty and Rapa Nui Summit Declaration to address climate justice and sustainable development, recognizing the global environmental challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution. The resolution acknowledges the importance of indigenous peoples, local communities, women, and youth in ocean conservation, and supports a comprehensive approach to addressing plastic pollution through a legally binding international agreement. The key provisions include encouraging the state to support actions that reduce plastic and microplastic pollution, promote ocean conservation, integrate scientific and traditional knowledge, and implement mechanisms to increase marine ecosystem resilience. The resolution calls for adopting culture-based climate justice principles, supporting human rights and sustainable development processes, and promoting the protection of marine biodiversity. It specifically encourages local establishments to prioritize refill and reuse systems, phase out unnecessary single-use plastics, and improve transparency and traceability of plastics throughout their lifecycle. The resolution also recommends transmitting certified copies to key United Nations officials, Hawaii's congressional delegation, and the Governor to promote broader awareness and action on these environmental issues.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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