“…it is through our collective action that we can create the Hawai‘i we want to leave for generations to come.”

Kanu Hawai‘i

MEDIA ADVISORY

WHAT:
Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan (H2050 Plan) Informational Briefing, sponsored by the Social Sciences Public Policy Center, University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa

WHO:
Hear updates on the H2050 Plan and sustainability efforts:

From the counties—
- Jeffrey Hunt, Maui County
- Alex Frost, Hawai‘i County
- Beth Tokioka, Kaua‘i County
- Keith Rollman, City & County of Honolulu
From the community voices—

Environment: Mark Fox, Nature Conservancy

Business: Jim Tollefson, Chamber of Commerce

Community: Sylvia Yuen, UH Center on the Family

Kanaka Maoli: Neil Hannahs, Kamehameha Schools

Military: Howard Killian, Secretary of the Army for Environment, Safety & Occupational Health

From our youth—panel moderated by Jeanne Mariani-Belding, Honolulu Adverstiser

WHEN:
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. – Presentations
Followed by Open Space Session and Light Refreshments in Conference Room 423

WHY:
Want to know what happened to the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan? The Legislature asked the community to review the H2050 Plan and report on how to implement and achieve a sustainable Hawai‘i. Hear the recommendations from the community.

NOTE:
The public is welcomed to attend the briefing and join in open discussion following the briefing.

MEDIA RSVP:
Sharon Miyashiro
Cell: (808) 428-1348
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)