Climate Action Plan

Community Platform

Climate Action Plan Update

In 2021, the City and County of Honolulu adopted its first Climate Action Plan (CAP) for 2020-2025 to drastically reduce the emissions that cause climate change. It includes 9 strategies and 47 actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 45 percent over five years, and put us on a path to carbon neutrality by 2045.

The Climate Action Plan is now in the process of being updated for 2025-2030. It aims to reduce carbon pollution through community-centered solutions with emphasis on affordability and equity for Oʻahu residents. To gather perspective from residents and prioritize the needs of the community, a variety of outreach opportunities will available to the public over the coming months, including a survey, tabling events, monthly CAP Committee and Sub-Committee meetings, community workshops, and more. The plan will also be influenced by a City interdepartmental group, engagement led by a community-based organization, technical data consultants, and local experts.

We are excited to introduce this new Community Platform—a digital space dedicated to fostering transparency, engagement, and collaboration in the City’s climate action planning efforts. This platform will continually be updated as new events and opportunities arise. Meaningful change requires the active participation of community, and we are eager to incorporate your perspective!

Front cover of the current Climate Action Plan.

Share Your Manaʻo

By taking part in the below Climate Action survey, you'll help the City develop and improve Climate Action Plan strategies that reflect the unique needs and priorities of our diverse communities. We want to hear from you—your experiences, the barriers you face, and your vision for a sustainable future. To take the survey, click the “Next” button below or open the survey in a new browser window. Survey will be available through April 2025.

Timeline

Learn about CAP planning and timeframe with the drop-down below, and check out the calendar to get involved with specific events. We’d love to talk story and hear your perspective!

  • CAP update begins, Community Platform webpage launches, initial outreach begins (tabling and survey), CAP Committee established and regular meetings commence.

  • Continuing outreach (survey through April, tabling), interactive community workshops begin, CAP Committee meetings continue and subcommittee meetings commence, City interdepartmental workshops begin, community-based organization engagement partnership begins.

  • Outreach continues (community workshops through July, tabling), first draft of Climate Action Plan published and public comment period, CAP Committee meetings and subcommittee meetings continue, community-based organization engagement partnership begins, City interdepartmental workshops continue.

  • Public comment period continues, CAP Committee meetings and subcommittee meetings continue, outreach continues (tabling), community-based organization engagement partnership continues, City response to public comments, City interdepartmental workshops continue.

  • CAP Committee meetings and subcommittee meetings conclude, City interdepartmental workshops wrap up, community-based organization engagement partnership concludes, finalizing 2025-2030 Climate Action Plan, publishing final plan, City Council review and adoption, CAP community celebration event.

Woman draws on a map of Oahu.

Past Outreach Events

This map displays various events that the CAP team has participated in, starting in 2024.

For accountability and transparency, feedback from each event is summarized by clicking or hovering on a star.

Join Us at the Next Event

This calendar displays community events the CAP team will be attending. Click on an event for details and “copy to my calendar” to get calendar reminders.

Through your participation, we will ensure that this plan remains community-centered, prioritizing affordability and equity for Oʻahu residents while working to reduce carbon emissions.

To invite the CAP team to a community event or to ask a question, click the button below.

Climate Action Plan Update Committee

The CAP Committee is a group of 10 community, industry, and government representatives who guide the development of the 2025-2030 CAP update. Representing diverse communities, interests, and geographies across Oʻahu, the CAP Committee provides guidance throughout all stages of the project by offering evaluations, reviews, and recommendations. Meetings will be monthly, and the public is invited to attend and provide public comment.

Meeting 1: January 13, 2025

Meeting 2: February 12, 2025, at 3 p.m.

  • Virtual and in-person at Frank Fasi Municipal Building, 11th floor, Conference Room 3

To ensure that the CAP update will fully reflect the community’s needs and concerns, the CAP team commits to the below values.

Values

Transparency

At the heart of our platform is a commitment to transparency. We pledge to keep our community informed every step of the way through upcoming and past events, CAP Committee information, timeline and updates.

Collaboration

We know that we can't do this alone. That's why we're committed to fostering collaboration between our city government, community organizations, businesses, and residents. By working together, we can achieve meaningful changes and better outcomes.

Accountability

We take our responsibility to our community seriously. That's why we're committed to holding ourselves accountable. Here you'll find regular updates on our progress towards CAP publication, as well as transparent discussions about the challenges faced and the solutions pursued.

Adaptability

We're committed to continuously improving and evolving based on changing community needs and your feedback. Together, we can create a platform and plan that truly reflects the values and priorities of our community.

Education

Knowledge is power. Through our platform, we aim to educate our community about the importance of climate action and the specific initiatives outlined in our plan. We want you to feel empowered to take action. That's why we're providing you with the information and resources you need to get involved.

Inclusivity

It is our goal that our platform is accessible to all diverse community members. Whether you speak a different language, have a disability, or simply prefer a different way of accessing information, we are committed to accommodating your needs.