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This concurrent resolution affirms the critical importance of marine ecosystem restoration in Hawaii's efforts to combat climate change and achieve its decarbonization goals. The resolution highlights the significant threats posed by climate change, including vulnerable coastlines, potential sea level rise of over three feet by 2060, and projected economic losses of $19 billion due to chronic flooding. It references Hawaii's existing commitments to renewable energy, including generating 100% electricity from renewable sources by 2045 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030. The resolution specifically supports marine ecosystem restoration as a nature-based solution for mitigating climate change, emphasizing the need for transparent carbon accounting methods and recognizing the potential of marine and freshwater ecosystems in capturing and storing carbon. The legislative body commits to supporting renewable energy and conservation projects that align carbon sequestration with marine ecosystem restoration, and resolves to strengthen carbon accounting methodologies to quantify and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Copies of the resolution will be transmitted to key state officials, including the Governor, the Board of Land and Natural Resources Chairperson, and the Chief Energy Officer of the Hawaii State Energy Office.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SCR&billnumber=115&year=2025