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Updated on June 9, 2023
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In recent years, corals in Hawaii have experienced widespread bleaching and mortality events due to warmer than average ocean temperatures. According to the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4), they will be under continued threat from rising ocean temperatures… Read More
This summer, the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance hosted the 25th annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference in Honolulu. Each year this conference brings together a diverse group of policy makers, scientists, natural resource managers, and students from throughout the Hawaiian and… Read More
Updated on February 11, 2020
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Read about Pacific RISA research and activities from 2016 and 2017 HERE. Our Phase 3 projects aim to assess the impact of predicted climate variability and change throughout Hawai‘i and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, link and communicate mid-range projections… Read More
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
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Hawaii’s Coral Restoration Nursery
Updated on June 9, 2023 by pacrisa
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In recent years, corals in Hawaii have experienced widespread bleaching and mortality events due to warmer than average ocean temperatures. According to the Fourth National Climate Assessment (NCA4), they will be under continued threat from rising ocean temperatures… Read More
Category: Blog, General Tags: coral, Hawaii, sea-level rise
New technologies at the 25th annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference
Updated on June 9, 2023 by Laura Brewington
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This summer, the Hawaiʻi Conservation Alliance hosted the 25th annual Hawaiʻi Conservation Conference in Honolulu. Each year this conference brings together a diverse group of policy makers, scientists, natural resource managers, and students from throughout the Hawaiian and… Read More
Category: Blog, General, News Tags: Climate adaptation, climate change, conservation, Hawaii
Pacific RISA 2016-2017 Newsletter now available!
Updated on February 11, 2020 by pacrisa
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Read about Pacific RISA research and activities from 2016 and 2017 HERE. Our Phase 3 projects aim to assess the impact of predicted climate variability and change throughout Hawai‘i and the U.S.-Affiliated Pacific Islands, link and communicate mid-range projections… Read More
Category: Blog, News Tags: Climate adaptation, climate change, Hawaii, island environments, newsletter, Pacific Islands, Pacific RISA, update
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
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