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Scope and Functions of the Sustainability Council
The Sustainability Council will coordinate, implement, measure and evaluate the progress of Hawai‘i 2050 and activities.

The primary functions of the Sustainability Council will be to:
  • Coordinate and implement the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan

  • Collect and analyze data on the approved sustainability indicators

  • Publish and promote an annual “report card” on the indicators

  • Convene statewide summits and forums on sustainability

  • Sponsor cross-sector dialogue to address key sustainability issues

  • Direct an ongoing public awareness and education campaign about sustainability

  • Recommend legislation and advocate for sustainability in Hawai‘i’s public policy arena

  • Every five years, revise and amend the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan as appropriate

  • Conduct a periodic review and audit of sustainability activities

  • Negotiate and execute contracts as necessary to achieve the functions listed above. The Task Force recommends that the Sustainability Council be exempt from the Hawai‘i public procurement code.

Advisory Sub-groups

To implement and advise the Sustainability Council, advisory sub-groups may be created in the following categories that are in accord with the Hawai‘i 2050 Sustainability Plan:
  • Educational Curricula, Marketing and Public Awareness

  • Economic Development and Diversification

  • Environment and Natural Resources

  • Social and Community Development

  • Kanaka Maoli and Island Lifestyle


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