The World Conservation Congress opens in 15 days in Honolulu. Over 10,000 leaders and decision makers from 160 countries will be meeting here to discuss improving global environmental management for our “Planet at the Crossroads.” Tune in and learn more from Randall Tanaka to find out: How we’ll be impacted? What Sustainability measures are in […]
Investing in Hawaii’s Sustainability – Ulupono Initiative
Ulupono Initiative has an ambitious mission to improve the quality of life in Hawaii with more locally produced renewable energy, more locally produced and affordable food, and better waste management. Find out what their strategy is for helping Hawaii reach its 100% renewable energy goal while achieving food security for more than 1 million people. […]
Captain Ocean Watch – Susan Scott
Susan Scott discusses the changes she has seen in 30 years of observing our reefs and writing her Ocean Watch column, her 2014 book Call Me Captain, and her most recent sail to the Great Barrier Reef. Tune in to listen to this exciting traveler, author, researcher and teacher share her experiences Captaining our seas! […]
Sustainable Transportation for Kauai – JoAnn Yukimura
Council Member Yukimura, representing Chair of Kauaʻi County Councilʻs Housing and Transportation Committee, talks about the challenges facing the neighbor island and the solutions presented by the Kaua’i Multimodal Land Transportation Plan, the only multimodal land transportation plan in the state. ThinkTech Hawaii streams live on the Internet from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm every […]
Reporting Live from the Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit – Kelly King and Ben Sullivan
Kirsten broadcasts live from the VERGE Hawaii: Asia Pacific Clean Energy Summit, at the Hilton Hawaiian Village. Kelly King and Ben Sullivan provide perspectives from Maui and Kauai on the importance of the conference to Hawaii, what Hawaii offers the corporate, federal government, and technology innovators from far flung regions, and how this will all […]
Sustainable Development and Culture – Sabra Kauka
Sabra Kauka, Hawaiian Studies Cultural Personnel Resources Coordinator, HI Department of Education & Hawaiian Studies & Hula Halau Kumu, Island School Description: Sabra will discuss the role of culture in a sustainable world and what she is doing to promote it. Tune in to find out why its important, and how it can be better […]
Why is the Papahanaumokuakea so Important? William Aila and Andy Collins
PMNM is leading the way! Tune in to find out about: what Sanctuary staff is learning and doing about climate change and human impacts; the findings of a recent deep sea expedition; a current Bio-Geo expedition; an Intertidal expedition and the merging of traditional and western ways of understanding ocean resources. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on […]
Kauai vs. the Agrochemical Industry – Gary Hooser
Gary tells us how his small island has been battling—and winning—the fight against global agroindustrial giants Syngenta, Dow, Dupont-Pioneer and BASF’s use of pesticides on Kaua‘i that are banned in Europe. Gary and Kirsten also discuss what’s ahead for Kaua‘i’s sustainable economic development. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm […]
City Planning Responds to Climate Change – George Atta
Has Climate Change Impacted Oahu’s Planning Department? Are rising sea levels and increasing storm frequency and intensity due to global climate change being considered in Honolulu’s planning and permitting decisions? How are lessons from hurricanes Katrina and Sandy being considered on Oahu? What are Complete Streets? ThinkTechHawaii.com streams live on the Internet from 12:00 noon […]
Ho Mai Ka Pono Project – Finding Sustainable Solutions Through Traditional Wisdom – Tom Penna
Tune in to learn how understanding the living intelligence in our natural resources and embracing our traditional relationship with the environment is paramount to achieving sustainability and peace. Tom Penna shares unique perspectives on traditional thinking about the natural world, and the principles of realigning with the environment for global health and harmony. ThinkTechHawaii.com streams […]