What This Committee Does

The Climate Action, Resilience, and Environment Committee reviews Maui County legislation related to climate adaptation, sea-level rise planning, greenhouse gas reduction, renewable energy incentives, environmental protection rules, and hazard mitigation. It considers county climate action plans, shoreline management policies, and coordination with state and federal resilience programs.

Why You Should Care

Maui faces accelerating climate risks including wildfire, sea-level rise, drought, and flooding. This committee translates broad climate goals into specific county policies — from building standards to managed retreat planning. Residents, businesses, and cultural practitioners who want to shape how the county prepares for these changes can testify at committee hearings.

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