Hawaii SB2186 mandates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create a statewide blue carbon strategy and report to the legislature.

Hawaii SB2186 requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a statewide blue carbon strategy. This includes mapping and assessing native blue carbon ecosystems and protecting them from harmful activities. The bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate targets. The office must submit a report detailing the strategy and recommendations to the legislature by 2027.

Hawaii SB2186 mandates the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to create a statewide blue carbon strategy and report to the legislature.

Hawaii SB2186 requires the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to establish a statewide blue carbon strategy. This includes mapping and assessing native blue carbon ecosystems and protecting them from harmful activities. The bill aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and meet climate targets. The office must submit a report detailing the strategy and recommendations to the legislature by 2027.