On Wednesday, more than 150 students from Maui Intermediate School marched to the Kalana O Maui Building to "symbolize the students' commitment to global leadership and advocacy," per a press release from the Maui Mayor's Office of Innovation and Sustainability.
The students were there to deliver 18 presentations on a variety of topics, including poverty eradication, clean water, renewable energy, economic growth, infrastructure, sustainable communities, climate action, biodiversity conservation, peace, justice, and partnership, per the release.
"The passion and determination of our youth in addressing climate action and biodiversity conservation highlight their role as stewards of our planet's future," says Joshua Cooper, chief sustainability officer for the OIS.
A follow-up climate action event is planned, involving the planting of native plants at Kalana O Maui next month. Read the Entire Article
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