8
100+
Policy priority areas
in 2026 session
Youth participants
per annual forum
15+
Legislators actively
supporting CFF
3+
Years of youth
climate advocacy
WHO WE ARE
Youth-led
Policy-driven
Aloha ʻĀina
The Hawaiʻi Climate Future Forum is a youth-led initiative that advances sustainable solutions to the islands' climate challenges. We host our annual flagship event to spark action — and work year-round to move policy forward.
Annual Forum
Our flagship fall event brings 100+ youth, educators, and legislators together to shape climate policy for Hawaiʻi.
Policy Advocacy
Youth testify at the Capitol, co-draft legislation, and track bills across 8 priority areas every session.
Youth Leadership
We train the next generation of climate advocates — giving young people real tools and real access to power.
our policy platform
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CFF in the news
Youth Advocate for More Climate Change Action
Hawaiʻi Public Radio interviews CFF youth on pushing for policy change at the state level — and what's actually working.
Forum Lets Youth Plant Seeds in the Fight Against Climate Change
HPR covers the 2025 CFF annual forum and how it connects young people directly with legislators.
Climate Change Is an Intergenerational Issue
An opinion piece about the important of climate action, written by CFF youth leaders Mia Nishiguchi & Olivia Sousa.
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LEGISLATIVE SUPPORT
Champions in the Capitol
15+
LEGISLATORS
8
BILLS CO-SPONSORED
Hawaiʻi legislators have stood alongside CFF youth in testimony, co-sponsorship, and floor advocacy. These are the people in power who believe young voices belong in the room.
Watch their messages →
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