MEDIA ADVISORY: Water Resilience in Hawai‘i: A UH innovation conference

University of Hawaiʻi
Contact:
Lea Okudara, (808) 729-6776
Director of Communications, UH Office of Innovation and Commercialization
Marc Arakaki, (808) 228-3215
Content Producer, UH Communications
Posted: Oct 27, 2022

One of the featured sessions will focus on the cultural and historical significance of water.
One of the featured sessions will focus on the cultural and historical significance of water.
UH experts and industry leaders will discuss how to solve challenges related to water in Hawaiʻi.
UH experts and industry leaders will discuss how to solve challenges related to water in Hawaiʻi.

If you are planning to attend, RSVP to Lea Okudara at lokudara@hawaii.edu or (808) 729-6776. Parking is available in the Hawai‘i Convention Center garage and fee will be covered. Make sure to receive validation.

WHAT: The University of Hawaiʻi is hosting “Water Resilience in Hawai‘i,” a one-day conference focused on solving challenges related to water, while highlighting the cultural and historical significance of water in Hawaiʻi and how ancient water management systems can provide guidance on restorative practices today. The conference provides an opportunity for further collaboration between the university and industry and community partners to engage in meaningful partnerships to solve water resiliency challenges, while promoting economic stability and viability in Hawai‘i.

WHEN: Friday, October 28, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m. Visit this website for a detailed conference agenda.

WHERE: Hawai‘i Convention Center Room 310

WHO: UH System leaders, experts, and Native Hawaiian researchers, U.S. Sen. Brian Schatz (by video), state and city experts, and community partners

WHY: Water has always been our most precious resource. Combined with Hawai‘i’s geographic isolation, it is especially important to develop resilient and sustainable practices to ensure that future generations can safely live, work and play in the islands. As the state’s largest research institution, UH has a responsibility to help improve the quality of life for Hawaiʻi residents and to those around the world through innovative research and education.

ADDITIONAL FACTS:

  • One of the featured morning sessions will focus on the cultural and historical significance of water in Hawai‘i. UH experts, including those who are involved with important Native Hawaiian organizations, will share their knowledge.
  • Other sessions include: Water Policy and Strategy in Hawai‘i; Challenges, Opportunities, Strategies and Tactics to Address Water Quality Issues in Hawai‘i; and Red Hill…Moving Forward. 
  • The conference is sponsored by the UH Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation in partnership with the Native Hawaiian Community Development Corporation and the Hawaii Technology Development Corporation.