University panelists describe what they have experienced and learned about the contributions of UH Manoa to the people of Hawai‘i since the start of the pandemic, and how this will change the university and our community for years to come --- e.g., new relationships; new levels of trust; new knowledge and new technologies for our teaching, our research, and our community service.

Astronaut Lacey Veach said that “The place of navigators is Hawai‘i, Hawai‘i is the laboratory, Hawai‘i is the school, a model for the global island.” Now Hawai’i is one of the leaders with plans, research and data for meeting the goal of containing climate change in this generation.

Everyone agrees that our overtourism is overwhelming our resources. 10.5 million visitors in 2019 produced the same income for the state as 6.5 million did 10 years before. How to manage this?

Everyone says Hawai'i has to diversify from Tourism--but diversify to what? An economist, a global tech entrepreneur, an investor, and a remote-work planner describe the potential and the limitations.

The goal of constant growth leads to greater inequality—circular economics is a promising solution for Hawai‘i.

Honolulu is rated among the most liveable cities in the nation. From road safety to Transit -Oriented Development, these experts are responsible for maintaining and improving Honolulu's urban environment

The ongoing impact of Sea Level Rise is predictable, and involves complex issues of coastal zone planning, disaster preparedness, infrastructure adaptation, insurance, and climate justice.

The massive installed infrastructure that enables the world to operate on fossil energy involves major supply chains – exploration, production, transmission, refining and distribution. Three veteran industry insiders explain what has to be done to change this.