UPCOMING EVENTS

Oct 29 @10am LNG Part 3: Climate and Environmental Concerns with LNG

This session examines the climate and environmental stakes of importing LNG to Oʻahu — from its greenhouse gas footprint and role in Hawaiʻi's clean energy transition to potential local environmental and community health impacts. We'll explore how LNG fits or conflicts with the state's climate goals and what environmental review processes should be considered as this proposal moves forward.

Speakers:

  • Marti Townsend, Coalition Advisor, Local Power Hawaiʻi

  • Wayne Tanaka, Executive Director, Sierra Club Hawaiʻi

  • Moderator: Maka Gibson, Resources Legacy Fund

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Nov 12 @12pm Year of The Ocean | Deep Sea Mining in the Pacific

As part of Funder Hui’s Year of the Ocean series, this webinar explores deep-sea mining’s emerging footprint across the Pacific—from proposed seabed operations near American Samoa, the Marianas, and Alaska to the contested Clarion-Clipperton Zone between Hawaiʻi and Mexico. Hear from frontline community voices and technical experts about the industry’s claims, gaps in environmental review and consultation, and what’s at stake for Pacific ecosystems and communities. The conversation will include time for questions and discussion.

Speakers:

  • Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, Founder, Finafinau

  • Zeno Camacho Deleon Guerrero, Jr., Solidarity Director, Right to Democracy

  • Carlotta A. Leon-Guerrero, Chief Advisor, Military and Regional Affairs, Governor of Guam’s Office

  • Solomon Kahoʻohalahala, Founder, One Oceana Initiative; Native Hawaiian Member, Pacific Islands Heritage Coalition

  • Bobbi-Jo Dobush, Environmental Attorney and Principal, Salt Horizon LLC

  • Moderator: Sheila Raha Sarhangi, Executive Director and Founder, Papahānaumokuākea and Pacific Islands Heritage Coalitions

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Dec 1 @12pm Year of The Ocean | Mauka to Makai - Upstream Solutions

This session is the final call in Funder Hui's Year of the Ocean learning call series. It will examine how upstream land-based actions—from stormwater runoff to watershed management—directly shape the health of Hawaiʻi's nearshore waters and reefs. Speakers will share on-the-ground approaches to reducing pollution and restoring watershed function, drawing on efforts spanning coastal cleanup and advocacy, community-based watershed restoration, and stream and water quality stewardship. Attendees will leave with a mauka-to-makai understanding of how upstream interventions can protect coastal ecosystems and where funders can support this connected work.

Speakers:

  • Hannah Lilley, Surfrider Foundation

  • Rafael Bergstrom, Sustainable Coastlines Hawaiʻi

  • Doug Harper, Malama Maunalua

  • Stuart Coleman, WAI

  • Moderator: Carrie Ostroski, Executive Director, The Dorrance Family Foundation

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