Youth-led climate action highlighted in new festival
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) — Punahou School will host its first ever Hawaii Youth Climate Festival this Saturday, Sept. 13, from 2-7 p.m. on campus.
The festival is free and open to the public.
Planned by the inaugural cohort students of the school’s Sustainability Fellowship Program, the event aims to bring together students, families and local organizations in support of a sustainable future.
The festival will begin with a screening of the documentary “Healing Lahaina” followed by a panel discussion on climate resilience that will include director and filmmaker Laurel Tamayo.
From 4-5 p.m., guests can attend student-led workshops and presentations as well as a sustainability fair and farmers market featuring local partners and vendors.
A networking hour with live music, pupu and community tabling takes place from 5-6 p.m., creating a space for connection and conversation.
The festival will conclude with remarks from Punahou leadership and invited guests, and end with a graduation ceremony for the 2025 Sustainability Fellowship members.
“This festival represents the vision and leadership of our students, who are deeply committed to building a sustainable future for Hawaii,” said Debbie Millikan, Punahou’s director of sustainability.
“We are proud to see them take the lead in bringing our community together to learn, share and take meaningful steps forward,” Millikan said.
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