Public invited to learn how federal changes are impacting Hawai‘i’s food, energy security

Federal funding is being slashed. Tax credits are disappearing. Loan programs are changing. Even grant programs are under attack.

That’s all affecting Hawai‘i’s food and energy security.

The community can’t just sit and watch it happen through. It must rise to the challenge.

Several panelists during an upcoming free online event from noon to 1:30 p.m. via Zoom on Dec. 12 will begin an important discussion with the public about how Hawai‘i should respond.

Think BIG presents “Energy and Food Security After the End of Federal Tax Credits.”

Panelists are:

• Hawai‘i County Council Member Heather Kimball.
• University of Hawai‘i-West Oahu Professor Albie Miles.
• Think BIG Board Member Noel Morin.
• Hawai‘i County Food Systems Specialist Sarah Freeman.

The early afternoon event will be moderated by attorney and Think BIG Board Member Tam Hunt.

Panelists will explore opportunities to enable food and energy security in Hawai‘i despite federal changes as well as lead discussion to examine what is happening and what the public can do to improve resilience and self-sufficiency right here in the islands.

While there is no charge to attend the online panel, register now to save your spot.

“It really takes a village to make meaningful change,” says Think BIG’s website.

Think BIG (Big Island Green) is a nonprofit coalition working to improve the Big Island’s resiliency, equity and sustainability. It leverages webinars, hosts community meetings and engages the public through social media and traditional media submissions.