Resource Stewardship

Background

Stories pertaining to the ethical use and protection of valuable resources such as land, trees, minerals, wildlife and water, and the responsibility of citizens and private entities to act as stewards of these resources for the longterm good of society. In particular, this collection focuses on the ahupuaʻa system of technologies the ancient Hawaiians effectively implemented as a means of sustainably supporting a large civilization while living in harmony with the natural world, and efforts to combine this ancient technology and the wisdom inherent within it with modern technology and science to better balance the needs of humans with the preservation of the environment.

Board of Water Supply-proposed rate increase intended to prepare us for 21st century challenges

Explainer

As O‘ahu's population is projected to increase by around 100,000 over the next 22 years and the effects of global climate change continue to strain O‘ahu's resources, the Honolulu Board of Water Supply is planning to hike rates to pay for repairs and maintenance necessary to keep up with demand for drinking water. Read More »

Will Caron

May 18, 2018 05:58 PM What native insight can teach us about responsible development

Discussion

The criteria for economic decision-making among indigenous peoples often involves holistic considerations that go beyond simply balancing people, planet and profits. Read More »

Umi Perkins

October 26, 2017 10:44 AM Kauaʻi hui sues Syngenta, DLNR to protect Kekaha crown lands