“Our journey to a sustainable Hawai‘i will be neither short nor simple. But there are actions that we can take immediately towards that end. We must concentrate on the children. For among our most important duties must be to define the Hawai‘i that they would want to be a part of in 2050.”

Colleen Hanabusa
Hawaii Senate President

January 17, 2007

Sustainable Environment

Hawai‘i is a marvel of natural beauty and resources. Our skies are clean, our drinking water is among the best in the world and oceans, beaches, forests and mountains make our Islands one of the best places to live in the world.

It is our collective responsibility to safeguard these resources for our children and grandchildren.

In creating a sustainable environment, Hawai‘i 2050 looks to address the appropriate and long-range plans and public use relating to water, land use (including housing and development), energy, food production, waste, air, pollution, and environmental quality.

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