Honolulu Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency

10/09/2026

The City and County of Honolulu’s Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency (Resilience Office) was honored to receive the 2026 Government Climate Advocate Award at Climate Hawai‘i's third annual Climate Leadership Awards. The award recognizes a nonprofit organization or county or state government agency that has made a significant impact in decarbonization, climate or energy equity, resilience, climate education, or community engagement.

We were also thrilled to have two Resilience Office team members separately nominated for Climate Leadership Awards, including Alexander Yee, Coastal & Water Program Manager, and Kotone Springer, former 2026 Summer Sustainability Intern. The award recipients—Professor Maxine Burkett, Farm Link Hawaiʻi, Normal Lab’s Airform heat pump, Waipahu senior Kotone Springer, and the Resilience Office—were selected by a panel of experts in climate science, sustainability, and leadership.

In 2016, Oʻahu voters overwhelmingly approved the creation of the Resilience Office, making Honolulu one of the first local governments in the nation to establish an office explicitly dedicated to addressing climate change and resilience. Since then, the office has worked to incorporate climate resilience into how the City plans, invests, and serves communities across Oʻahu. Its work connects climate action with issues residents experience every day, including affordability, housing, food security, public health, disaster preparedness, equity, and economic resilience—demonstrating that climate resilience and community well-being are inseparable.

To learn more about the Resilience Office's efforts visit resilientoahu.org.

10/08/2026

HNL Alert: Flash Flood Warning Issued - Take Action! Dangerous flash flooding is happening or will happen soon. Move to higher ground. Avoid flooded areas/roads. View forecast details at weather.hnlalert.gov. Monitor alert.hnlalert.gov for updates.

10/08/2026

To celebrate Energy Awareness Month, we'll be sharing tips on how to save energy and reduce your electric bills!

Refrigerators, water heaters, and AC units account for the majority of energy use in Oʻahu households. To reduce your bill:
⚡ Use blackout curtains, blinds, or window film to block 33-50% of heat from the sun from entering your home.
⚡ Wash your clothes in cold water.
⚡ If you are ready to upgrade your refrigerator, water heater, or AC to a more energy efficient model, check out Hawaii Energy for rebates and HI Climate's rebate finder.

When it comes to conserving energy, no effort is too small. New habits can lead to lifelong savings.

Learn more:
💡 Hawaiʻi Energy: hawaiienergy.com/for-homes/tips-to-save-energy/
💲 Rebate Finder: climate.hawaii.gov/save/

10/07/2026

10/06/2026

This Wednesday, the Honolulu City Council is scheduled to consider Resolution 26-206, which would adopt the City and County of Honolulu’s 2025–2030 Climate Action Plan. The plan is updated every five years to keep O‘ahu on track toward the statewide interim goal of reducing emissions 50% by 2030 on the pathway to net-negative emissions no later than 2045.

The plan includes 26 actions across five interconnected focus areas: Energy Solutions, Transportation, Food Systems, Waste, and Stronger Public Assets. Designed to work together, these actions can slow the impacts of climate change while improving daily life for residents through cleaner air, safer streets, lower costs, and stronger local economies.

Learn more at hnldoc.ehawaii.gov/hnldoc/measure/3840.

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

We're thrilled City and County of Honolulu is one of 25 city halls from 20 U.S. states joining the Bloomberg Center for Public Innovation at Johns Hopkins University's program. Residents know what their neighborhoods need, and Love Your Block will fund resident-led projects in to make those ideas real—bettering our neighborhoods and reclaiming public space.

Stay tuned for opportunities to get involved as this new initiative develops!

09/25/2026

09/25/2026

Details and full agenda: www.resilientoahu.org/climate-change-commission-meetings.

09/24/2026

Topics on the agenda for this Friday's Climate Change Commission meeting:
🔹 Electrification of transportation initiatives in the City
🔹 Interest in different aspects of the One Water Plan
🔹 Final Draft Tourism & Climate Change Guidance Document

Join virtually or at the in-person meeting location! Details and full agenda: resilientoahu.org/ccc.