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In 2007, the US Department of Defense announced that 4,000 marines stationed in Okinawa, Japan would be relocated to Guam, a process requiring considerable construction, air and sea traffic, and infrastructure upgrades. In response, the Micronesia Chief Executives… Read More
Local knowledge of climate and winds contributes to building of a Visitor Center at Puʿukohola Heiau National Historic Site Na makani paio lua o Kawaihae. The two conflicting winds of Kawaihae: the mumuku wind from the uplands, and… Read More
Updated on June 9, 2023
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Coral loss, water supplies, increased temperatures top Hawai‘i and Pacific Region Concerns in 3rd U.S. National Climate Assessment HONOLULU (May 6th, 2014) – Among major climate change concerns and challenges already being felt in Hawai‘i and the U.S.-Affiliated… Read More
Category: General, Media, News Tags: American Samoa, climate change, CNMI, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, National Climate Assessment, Palau
Updated on June 9, 2023
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Invasive species removal in the Ko‘olau Mountains, Hawai‘i This November, East-West Center Fellows and Pacific RISA researchers Victoria Keener (third from top right) and Laura Brewington (bottom, right) worked with the Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership on Oahu Island… Read More
Updated on June 9, 2023
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UH Mānoa climate research: less rainfall expected for Hawai‘i The latest Hawai‘i rainfall study, published March 13 in an early online issue of Journal of Geophysical Research, supports the findings of earlier research at the University of Hawai‘i… Read More
Updated on June 9, 2023
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“Does more need to be done about climate change in Hawai‘i?” Dr. John Marra, Regional Climate Services Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shared his perspectives in response to this central question in a video interview… Read More
Updated on October 27, 2021
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New Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands Climate Impacts and Outlook quarterly briefing sheet The Pacific ENSO Applications Climate (PEAC) Center and the Pacific Climate Information System (PaCIS) have just launched a new resource for decision makers and the public…. Read More
Category: General, News Tags: American Samoa, Climate Services, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, ocean ecosystems, Palau, PEAC Center, risk management, water
Updated on June 9, 2023
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Hana Hou! article introduces us to rainfall research in Hawai‘i A fascinating story about Hawai‘i rainfall research appears in the February/March 2013 issue of Hana Hou!—the magazine of Hawaiian Airlines. The article discusses the innovative work of University… Read More
Updated on June 9, 2023
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Dr. Victoria Keener on PBS “Insights” Tonight, February 14 Pacific RISA Program Manager and East-West Center Research Fellow Dr. Victoria Keener will be a guest tonight on the PBS Hawaii program “Insights” with host Dan Boylan to discuss climate… Read More
Updated on October 27, 2021
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Market-based measures could provide critical funding for sustaining Hawai‘i’s freshwater supply The Hawai‘i legislature is currently reviewing measures that would provide reliable, dedicated funding to protect the state’s important watershed areas, with the long-term goal of ensuring a… Read More
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Updating the Regional Biosecurity Plan for Micronesia and Hawaiʻi
Updated on June 9, 2023 by Laura Brewington
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In 2007, the US Department of Defense announced that 4,000 marines stationed in Okinawa, Japan would be relocated to Guam, a process requiring considerable construction, air and sea traffic, and infrastructure upgrades. In response, the Micronesia Chief Executives… Read More
Category: Blog, General Tags: biosecurity, conservation, Hawaii, Micronesia
Puʿukohola Heiau
Updated on June 9, 2023 by Laura Brewington
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Local knowledge of climate and winds contributes to building of a Visitor Center at Puʿukohola Heiau National Historic Site Na makani paio lua o Kawaihae. The two conflicting winds of Kawaihae: the mumuku wind from the uplands, and… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: climate change, communities, Hawaii, Indigenous knowledge
Third US National Climate Assessment
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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Coral loss, water supplies, increased temperatures top Hawai‘i and Pacific Region Concerns in 3rd U.S. National Climate Assessment HONOLULU (May 6th, 2014) – Among major climate change concerns and challenges already being felt in Hawai‘i and the U.S.-Affiliated… Read More
Category: General, Media, News Tags: American Samoa, climate change, CNMI, Federated States of Micronesia, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, National Climate Assessment, Palau
Invasive Species in Hawai‘i
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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Invasive species removal in the Ko‘olau Mountains, Hawai‘i This November, East-West Center Fellows and Pacific RISA researchers Victoria Keener (third from top right) and Laura Brewington (bottom, right) worked with the Ko‘olau Mountains Watershed Partnership on Oahu Island… Read More
Category: General, Media, News Tags: conservation, Hawaii, invasive species
Less Rainfall for Hawai‘i
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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UH Mānoa climate research: less rainfall expected for Hawai‘i The latest Hawai‘i rainfall study, published March 13 in an early online issue of Journal of Geophysical Research, supports the findings of earlier research at the University of Hawai‘i… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: Climate adaptation, Freshwater resources, Hawaii
Climate Change in Hawai‘i
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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“Does more need to be done about climate change in Hawai‘i?” Dr. John Marra, Regional Climate Services Director for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, shared his perspectives in response to this central question in a video interview… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: Climate Services, communities, Hawaii, ocean ecosystems, Pacific RISA, PIRCA, risk management
Climate Impacts and Outlook
Updated on October 27, 2021 by pacrisa
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New Hawai‘i and Pacific Islands Climate Impacts and Outlook quarterly briefing sheet The Pacific ENSO Applications Climate (PEAC) Center and the Pacific Climate Information System (PaCIS) have just launched a new resource for decision makers and the public…. Read More
Category: General, News Tags: American Samoa, Climate Services, Guam, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, ocean ecosystems, Palau, PEAC Center, risk management, water
Hana Hou! Rainfall in Hawai‘i
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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Hana Hou! article introduces us to rainfall research in Hawai‘i A fascinating story about Hawai‘i rainfall research appears in the February/March 2013 issue of Hana Hou!—the magazine of Hawaiian Airlines. The article discusses the innovative work of University… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: Freshwater resources, Hawaii, island environments
Pacific RISA on PBS “Insights”
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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Dr. Victoria Keener on PBS “Insights” Tonight, February 14 Pacific RISA Program Manager and East-West Center Research Fellow Dr. Victoria Keener will be a guest tonight on the PBS Hawaii program “Insights” with host Dan Boylan to discuss climate… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: Freshwater resources, Hawaii, PIRCA
Sustaining Hawai‘i’s Freshwater
Updated on October 27, 2021 by pacrisa
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Market-based measures could provide critical funding for sustaining Hawai‘i’s freshwater supply The Hawai‘i legislature is currently reviewing measures that would provide reliable, dedicated funding to protect the state’s important watershed areas, with the long-term goal of ensuring a… Read More
Category: General, News Tags: Freshwater resources, Hawaii, PIRCA, rainfall
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