UH joins APEC leaders to tackle climate change, biodiversity
President Lassner joined the APEC University Leaders’ Forum discussions on sustainability.
UH partners with Propeller to accelerate climate solutions
UH Mānoa has forged a new partnership with Propeller Ventures to build on initiatives to accelerate climate solutions.
Climate actions centered on Indigenous knowledge can improve resilience
These are among the findings of the U.S. National Climate Assessment, released by the Biden Administration which involved five UH Mānoa researchers.
UH sea-level rise data informs award-winning Kauaʻi County planning
The county used data from the UH Mānoa Climate Resilience Collaborative to determine elevations for future safe building construction on Kauaʻi.
Hawaiʻi’s weather women: Elevating the impact of atmospheric sciences
Three distinguished female faculty are further elevating the department’s research and prestige, making atmospheric waves in climate modeling and cloud microphysics.
American Samoa sea-level rise viewer available for public
The tool will be an essential component in future planning to assess the short and long-term impacts of rising seas and to minimize the risks to coastal communities.
Large swings in past ocean oxygen revealed
Less oxygen in the water can lead to habitat loss for fish and other marine species that need oxygen to breathe.
Waikīkī sea-level rise adaptation project earns honorable mention
A team from UH Mānoa earned an honorable mention award in the urban design category from American Planning Association Hawaiʻi Chapter.
2 UH scientists awarded for their climate defense
SOEST’s Haunani Kane and Chip Fletcher were recognized in the “Distinguished Leader” category.
Potentially hazardous La Niña weather more common, lasting longer
Five out of six La Niña events since 1998 have lasted more than one year, including an unprecedented triple-year event.
