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Advocacy + Research from mauka to makai
Who Are We?
Who Are We?
A youth-led working group of Climate Future Forum, and affiliated with the Jane Goodall Institute, the Oceans & Biodiversity working group serves Hawai’i as the first youth-led policy group focused on conservation across species and biomes.
From mauka to makai, the Oceans & Biodiversity working group hopes to bridge the gap between ecology and legislative action through fostering partnerships and mentorships with scientific researchers and nonprofit organizations.
What We Do
What We Do
Education & Accessibility
Dismantle the barriers to scientific and policy-based literacy through education
Policy Advocacy
Construct scientifically-grounded legislative arguments in support of diverse, climate-based policy priorities
Collaborative Community Leadership
Connect and share mentorship, resources, and opportunities with community members
Ecosystem Protection
Support initiatives that center on the conservation and research of Hawai’i’s natural environments
Our Priorities
Our Priorities
Habitat & Wildlife
Endangered species protection
Native plant landscaping & reforestation
Marine Life Conservation Districts
Loko iʻa & coastal restoration
Sustainability & Systems
Pollution management in watershed systems
Plastic reduction monitoring
Sustainable aquaculture
Native stewardship
Capacity & Education
Equitable conservation funding
Citizen science biodiversity monitoring
Youth leadership in field research
Science accessibility & education
SB 3014 One-pager.pdfSB 3014
SB 3245 One-pager.pdfSB 3253
SB1262 One-pager.pdfSB 1262
SB2975 One-Pager.pdfSB 2975
We believe that our 'āina is our home...
We believe that our 'āina is our home...
How can I get involved?
How can I get involved?
Field days, podcast interviews, youth summit presentations, legislative meetings, community outreach + more!
The organization housing the Oceans & Biodiversity Group: legislative advocacy, Hawai'i Capitol events, working groups + more!
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