Climate Justice
& Human Rights
Mahalo for supporting these climate policy priorities last year! Your voice helped move real change forward. Want to help shape what we take on next? Join the Climate Future Forum and be part of setting the agenda for 2026! 💥
2024-25 Priorities:
📚 HB 99 – Climate Education for Hawai‘i’s Youth
Climate change affects everyone, so students should learn how to tackle it! 🌍🔥 This bill adds climate education to schools, giving young people the knowledge and skills to build a sustainable future. Educated youth = stronger climate action! 🎓🌱\
🏫 HB 1491 – Sustainability & Cultural Competency in Education
This bill makes sure Hawai‘i’s education system values both sustainability and culture. 🌿🌺 Schools and universities would teach climate solutions while honoring Native Hawaiian and local knowledge. Blending tradition with innovation = a brighter future! 💡🏝️
💰 HB 763 – Trust Fund for Climate & Education Initiatives
Big solutions need real funding. 💵📖 This bill creates a trust fund to support climate-focused education programs, helping schools and students lead the way in sustainability!
🧠 HB 1314 – Youth Mental Health & Climate Anxiety
Climate change isn’t just about the environment—it also affects mental health, especially for young people. 😔💚 This bill expands mental health resources to help students deal with climate anxiety and stress. 🌎🧘♀️ Healthier minds = stronger advocates for the planet!
🌍 Climate justice is about people. These bills help ensure education, culture, and mental health are part of the fight for a livable future. Want to help? Speak up and take action! 📢✊