What's Being Discussed

Climate and Sustainability Briefing: A state official will present an overview of Hawaii's climate and sustainability laws and goals. This includes a summary of Act 187 (2025), a new law that directs the Office of Planning and Sustainable Development to conduct a statewide study analyzing whether Hawaii has enough land to meet its goals for housing, agriculture, energy, and environmental sustainability.
Approval of Past Meeting Minutes: The Commission will review and approve the official record from its February 11, 2026 meeting.
Upcoming Meeting Schedule: The Commission will discuss its tentative schedule for future meetings.

Decisions Expected

A vote to approve the February 11, 2026 meeting minutes is anticipated.
No land use case decisions or permit votes are listed on this agenda. The climate briefing is informational only — no action is expected on that item.

Who Should Pay Attention

Residents and community groups interested in how Hawaii plans land use around housing, farming, and clean energy.
Environmental and sustainability advocates who follow state climate policy.
Developers, planners, and landowners who may be affected by future land use studies and regulations stemming from Act 187.
Anyone who submitted testimony or attended the February 11 meeting and wants to confirm the record is accurate.

The meeting is open to the public in person in Honolulu or online via Zoom on March 11, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. Written testimony can be submitted in advance at luc.hawaii.gov/testimony.