Establishes the Center for Climate Resilient Development at the University of Hawaii to enhance climate resilience.

The bill establishes the Center for Climate Resilient Development at the University of Hawaii's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. The center aims to provide guidance on climate hazards, assess risks and vulnerabilities across the state, and recommend capital improvement projects to build resilience. It leverages existing modeling expertise to address climate change impacts such as sea level rise and storm surge. The center will also seek external funding to expand its research and modeling capabilities.

Establishes the Center for Climate Resilient Development at the University of Hawaii to enhance climate resilience.

The bill establishes the Center for Climate Resilient Development at the University of Hawaii's School of Ocean and Earth Science and Technology. The center aims to provide guidance on climate hazards, assess risks and vulnerabilities across the state, and recommend capital improvement projects to build resilience. It leverages existing modeling expertise to address climate change impacts such as sea level rise and storm surge. The center will also seek external funding to expand its research and modeling capabilities.