Youth invited to engage in climate education, discussions and activities

The next generation of business owners, lawmakers, influencers, nonprofit executives, world leaders and more have a special opportunity in 6 days: people with those jobs now invite youth — keiki to young adults — to have real conversations about how to make sure Hawaiʻi stays happy, healthy and affordable well into the future.

Keiki through young adults are invited to attend the 2025 Youth Climate Summit and Climate Future Forum from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 1 at the Hawaiʻi Capitol in Honolulu, where they will have opportunities to engage policymakers and environmental organizations.

The free family-friendly event is hosted by Hawaiʻi State Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation Commission.

Participants ages 14 to 26 years old can attend the Climate Future Forum from 9 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to work on policies with lawmakers, learn about the legislative process and plan for a healthy, safe and affordable Hawaiʻi.

The mission is to inspire young people to take action on climate by engaging in the 2026 Hawaiʻi Legislative Session.

“As youth, we hold one of the greatest responsibilities in environmental advocacy and in driving a future-forward shift across society — raising our collective voice,” said a 2024 Youth Climate Summit participant. “The Climate Future Forum empowers us not only to extend our views outward into the community and partner with legislators over dire issues, but also to challenge existing systems, using our diverse insight to propel tangible change.”

The Youth Climate Summit is from 1:30 to 4 p.m. for all ages.

There will be live music and networking opportunities for participants to learn how they can make a difference.

Giveaways with climate-friendly prizes are also planned.

Registration is required by Oct. 31 for the Climate Future Forum; it is recommended but not required for the Youth Climate Summit.

Sign up for the Climate Future Forum here. Visit Eventbrite to register for the Hawai‘i Youth Summit.

Contact Hawai‘i Climate Commission Climate Outreach Leader Bill Unruh via email at bill.unruh.contractor@hawaii.gov for additional information.