Establishes the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission to assess climate impacts and develop strategies.
The bill establishes the Hawaii Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission within the Department of Land and Natural Resources. The commission's responsibilities include assessing climate impacts, identifying vulnerable communities, and developing strategies for mitigation and adaptation. It also mandates the commission to submit reports to the governor, legislature, and counties, and to consider recommendations in future plans and decisions. The commission is tasked with identifying innovative strategies from other jurisdictions and recommending actions to minimize future risks.
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