Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to address climate change impacts.

The bill establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to address climate change impacts. The institute will consolidate expertise, attract federal and philanthropic funding, train professionals, and deliver solutions specific to Hawaii and the Pacific region. It will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, provide climate projections, develop degree programs, support internships, and build a climate literate workforce. Funding will come from a portion of the transient accommodations tax revenue.

Establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to address climate change impacts.

The bill establishes the Hawaii Climate Institute at the University of Hawaii to address climate change impacts. The institute will consolidate expertise, attract federal and philanthropic funding, train professionals, and deliver solutions specific to Hawaii and the Pacific region. It will foster cross-disciplinary collaboration, provide climate projections, develop degree programs, support internships, and build a climate literate workforce. Funding will come from a portion of the transient accommodations tax revenue.