Today'S Mayor Sustainability Series Spotlights Dr. Chip Fletcher

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"Climate change is real, and it's going to get worse before it gets better."

That's the message from Charles Fletcher, newly appointed special adviser on climate change and resilience for Hawaii, per the Maui News.

Fletcher, the interim dean of the School of Ocean and Earth Science Technology at the University of Hawai'i at M'noa, is known for his expertise in climate change, coastal community resiliency, and natural coastal systems.

Gov.

Josh Green appointed him to his new post last month.

"In his new role, he will provide crucial advice to the governor on climate adaptation, drawing upon his years of experience and dedication to environmental stewardship," the governor's office says in a statement.

Green says Fletcher's expertise will help the state prepare for the effects of climate change, including more severe storms, droughts, and rising sea levels.

Fletcher's presentation on Thursday, April 30, is part of the Maui Office of Innovation and Sustainability's Mayor Sustainability Series, which aims to inspire "a culture of rights, resilience, and regenerative public policy."

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