Today’s Mayor Sustainability Series highlights Dr. Chip Fletcher: Maui Now

The County of Maui Office of Innovation & Sustainability (OIS) invites the public to join the Mayor Sustainability Series today, April 30, at 5 p.m., starring Dr. Charles “Chip” Fletcher, Interim University of Hawai’i SOEST Special Advisor for Climate and Resilience.

Participants can attend today’s presentation in person at the Governor’s Liaison Office conference room at 2264 Aupuni Street No. 1 in Wailuku or join via Webex. Click here to access the Webex link and enter the password ‘mauinui24’.

Governor Josh Green, MD, recently appointed Fletcher as Special Advisor on Climate and Resilience. Fletcher, currently serving as interim dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science Technology (SOEST) at the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, brings extensive expertise in climate change, coastal community resilience and natural coastal systems.

His research team focuses on climate modeling and identifying climate hazards, especially in underserved communities. Fletcher’s work has been critical in advancing strategies to strengthen Hawaii’s resilience to the impacts of climate change. In his new role, he will provide critical advice to the Governor on climate adaptation, building on his years of experience and commitment to environmental stewardship. Fletcher also chaired the Honolulu Climate Commission, served on the Kailua Neighborhood Board and contributed to the State Legacy Lands Commission.

The OIS Mayor Sustainability Series aims to promote collective action for climate justice and initiate discussions to inspire a culture of rights, resilience and regenerative public policy. These dialogues encourage creative and courageous steps to tackle the great challenges of our time.