State adaptation plan

The State of Hawai‘i does not currently have an official, comprehensive Climate Adaptation Plan. This would be Hawaiʻi’s first Climate Adaptation Plan, since currently there is no unified plan that assesses statewide climate risks, identifies cross-sector vulnerabilities, or coordinates adaptation strategies across agencies and jurisdictions. In contrast, other states and cities have adopted formal climate adaptation plans to guide infrastructure investment, land use, and emergency preparedness. A statewide adaptation plan will also help alleviate growing concerns from insurers and bond rating agencies, who now factor climate adaptation and resilience into coverage decisions and credit assessments. By institutionalizing climate adaptation planning, Hawai‘i can strengthen fiscal resilience, protect critical infrastructure, and better prepare communities for a changing climate.