Development in the 4-foot sea level rise zone is continuing as if Climate Change and Sea Level Rise are a myth.

Immediate Actions Required!

City and County of Honolulu agencies shall pause all permitting of construction in the 4-foot sea level inundation zone as indicated on the NOAA 4-foot sea-level-rise (SLR) map for Oahu, immediately focusing on the most affected low-lying areas from Waikiki to Honolulu (map below).

Any possible future development proposed in the 4-foot SLR zone and beyond shall include a truly focused environmental assessment that evaluates the risk associated with SLR.  “No build” or “No rebuild” zones could then be further refined, even extended.

Sea level rise adaptation solutions must include all shareholders. Corporations (hotels, etc.) shall share with public agencies their internal information on sea level rise impacts and resiliency requirements.

County, State and Federal agencies shall immediately identify and develop land for truly affordable rental housing and also possible future relocation of the most vulnerable population. Food Security must also be greatly accelerated through supporting small scale farming and “backyard” food production.

Property owners selling within the present NOAA 4-foot SLR zone shall provide buyers with a factual waiver that discloses the present and future risks, costs such as Condominium assessments, and responsibilities that come with living in the area (Senate Bill 474, approved by the legislature on the last day of the 2021 session, requires anyone selling property to disclose by July 1, 2022 if it is in an area exposed to the likely effects of a predicted 3.2-foot [1 meter] sea level rise over the next thirty years [unrealistic in most areas] in reference to the State of Hawaii Sea Level Rise Viewer).

Condominium Associations shall include in their reserve studies maintenance and possible resiliency cost requirements pertaining to expected sea level rise.

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While sea level rise resiliency planning in Hawaii is largely still based on no more than 3 feet of sea level rise, extensive research indicates that sea level rise may greatly exceed this threshold if global warming keeps increasing unchecked as it is now...

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