Hawaii SB2207 mandates the creation of a statewide blue carbon strategy to protect and restore coastal carbon sinks.

Hawaii SB2207 aims to address the state's failure to meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by focusing on blue carbon ecosystems. The bill requires the office of planning and sustainable development to create a statewide blue carbon strategy. This strategy includes mapping and assessing native blue carbon ecosystems, such as seagrass beds and salt marshes, and protecting them from harmful activities. The office must submit a report detailing the strategy and recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 session.

Hawaii SB2207 mandates the creation of a statewide blue carbon strategy to protect and restore coastal carbon sinks.

Hawaii SB2207 aims to address the state's failure to meet its greenhouse gas emission reduction targets by focusing on blue carbon ecosystems. The bill requires the office of planning and sustainable development to create a statewide blue carbon strategy. This strategy includes mapping and assessing native blue carbon ecosystems, such as seagrass beds and salt marshes, and protecting them from harmful activities. The office must submit a report detailing the strategy and recommendations to the legislature before the 2027 session.