Climate & health

Mahalo for putting people first in climate policy! Youth leaders connected health, equity, and climate impacts — from heat safety in schools to statewide public health planning. As we gear up for session, we’re working to turn those priorities into lasting protections for Hawaiʻi’s communities.​

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2026 Key Policy Priorities:

• Increase cross-sector training in healthcare, agriculture, and urban planning to address heat, air-quality, and disease risks.

• Prioritize aid and adaptation support for vulnerable populations facing the greatest climate health threats.

• Strengthen healthcare infrastructure to prepare for heat stress, vector-borne illnesses, and respiratory diseases.

• Support a 2026 heat protection policy requiring schools to monitor the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature (WBGT) and adopt heat-safety guidelines.