Kamehameha Schools will help steer the conversation on building a thriving lāhui through natural and cultural resource stewardship at the World Conservation Congress (WCC) slated for Sept. 1-10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center.
Contributed by Kyle Galdeira
Kamehameha Schools will help steer the conversation on building a thriving lāhui through natural and cultural resource stewardship at the World Conservation Congress (WCC) slated for Sept. 1-10 at the Hawai‘i Convention Center. More than 6,000 eco-professionals and leaders from across the globe are expected to attend.
The WCC is the largest conservation event in the world and is being held on U.S. soil for the first time in more than 60 years. The global gathering is held every four years by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). This year’s theme is “Planet at the Crossroads.”
“The Worldwide Conservation Congress is a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for Kamehameha Schools to highlight our organization’s commitment to the stewardship of native ecosystems and cultural landscapes as a source of inspiration of our Native Hawaiian identity for our keiki, kaiāulu and lāhui,” says KS Director of Natural and Cultural Resources Jason Jeremiah.
“Our global and servant leadership in conservation and cultural heritage will be shared with the conservation community and leaders from around the world.”
IUCN’s approach stresses that nature conservation and human progress are not mutually exclusive. Facing tremendous forces of transformation such as climate change and dramatic socioeconomic inequality across the world, there are credible and accessible political, economic, cultural and technological choices that can promote general welfare in ways that support and even enhance the Earth’s natural assets.
One of the congress’ rallying concepts is that the world is composed of complex, interdependent systems, and that changes to these systems can either enhance resilience or lead to greater instability and uncertainty.
In 2015, nearly 200 nations agreed to pursue goals related to sustainable development and achieving climate neutrality with the ultimate mission of improving the lives of billions of people around the globe while still keeping nature on the forefront of discussion.
The WCC will also feature an exhibition on the convention center’s first floor that will include nearly 20 booths. The Kamehameha booth will share KS’ progress on conservation, sustainability, education and other efforts with IUCN members, community partners and attendees from around the world.
STRATEGIC PLAN 2020
SP2020 is a five-year strategic plan that will guide Kamehameha Schools from 2015 to 2020. The plan marks a starting point toward KS’ Vision 2040, which envisions success for all Native Hawaiian learners.
KS’ participation at the WCC aligns with Goal 3 of SP2020, which involves managing KS resources and lands to enhance prudent and sustainable use, responsible stewardship and supportive community relationships.
KS and its affiliates will team up to present a host of gatherings, presentations and discussions throughout the conference. The following are free and open to the public:
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
KS Director of Natural and Cultural Resources Jason Jeremiah will be featured in a workshop entitled “Coordinating Conservation and Development for Collective Impact: An Introduction.” The workshop will examine the social ramifications related to conservation projects and how to better aligning human well-being with biodiversity goals.
SATURDAY, SEPT. 3
1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Hawai‘i-Pacific Pavilion
KS will lead a complimentary lunch presentation entitled “Pū Paʻakai: A conversation about a thriving lāhui.” WCC participants will be introduced to KS’ Vision 2040, Strategic Plan 2020, and learn about its efforts in Hawaiian culture-based education, mālama ʻāina (care for the land) and conservation.
SEPT. 2-9
11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The WCC will feature an exhibition on the convention center’s first floor that will include nearly 20 booths. The Kamehameha booth will share KS’ progress on conservation, sustainability, education.
DETAILS
For more information, visit iucnworldconservationcongress.org.
Our global and servant leadership in conservation and cultural heritage will be shared with the conservation community and leaders from around the world.
Jason Jeremiah, KS Director of Natural and Cultural Resources
Jason Jeremiah, KS Director of Natural and Cultural Resources
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