CLIMATE CHANGE & RESILIENCE
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PURPOSE
- Provide the community with information on issues and anticipated impacts of climate change on the North Shore
- Test “big ideas” for taking steps to adapt to climate change
View and Download the Climate Change & Resilience Fact Sheet below:
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Note: Climate change is a cross-cutting issue that affects all parts of the North Shore SCP. See the online open house stations for Land Use, Infrastructure and Transportation for other ideas involving climate change.
Climate Change & Sea Level Rise Technical Resource Paper
This technical resource paper prepared by Hawai'i Sea Grant provides an overview of current conditions and issues related to climate change and sea level rise and their impact on land use in the North Shore. The details on existing and future conditions and considerations for planning will inform the NSSCP update and are intended to serve as supporting background information that will assist in the development of the guiding policies for the NSSCP.
RE-IMAGINE COASTAL AREAS: As vulnerable coastal areas become inhospitable to future development, the community has an opportunity to reimagine how to use and manage these areas. Natural coastlines and floodplains serve important ecological functions and help buffer communities from natural hazards while providing a multitude of cultural, recreational, and social benefits. Examples of potential uses for vulnerable areas include recreation, natural flood protection and retention (wetlands, dunes, coral reef restoration, etc.), public shoreline access, multi-use paths for walking and biking, community gardens, and food sustainability (fish ponds, gathering, agriculture). Relocating development away from the coast offers opportunities to reimagine coastal areas and how they can serve the community’s vision and goals.
What are your thoughts?
Please use the map to show us areas you think are most important to address in mitigating the impacts of climate change and natural hazards.
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