This research ties into the larger effort by UH Mānoa researchers and their collaborators to address climate challenges through a $26 million project to develop sustainable refrigerant technologies.
Xia concluded her visit with a public lecture.
The project earned a Design Award of Honor from the Society of American Registered Architects in New York City.
Melveen Camba is leading climate health efforts, addressing climate change impacts and empowering communities in Hawaiʻi.
The Climate Advisory Team provided guidance for climate resilience and disaster recovery in a comprehensive policy paper released on January 7.
Researchers are installing an advanced network of 100 weather monitoring stations across the state to enhance weather and climate monitoring and forecasting.
Research revealed significant energy demands on lactating mothers and environmental stressors on calf survival and reproduction.
Ryan Perroy and Seth Quintus received a $1.15 million grant from the National Park Service to complete the study.
The three-day conference focused on climate change, marine pollution, fisheries and economics as well as the intersection between law and science including recent court decisions.
These findings suggest that coral conservation in a changing world is possible—but urgent action is essential.
