HI HCR188

Declares a public health emergency in Hawaii related to climate change and its direct threat to public health.

Requests statewide coordination among all state departments to examine how climate considerations within their departments impact human health and create cross-sector solutions.

Identifies climate change health impacts including increased heat, vector-borne diseases, food insecurity, water insecurity, waterborne diseases, extreme weather events, air pollution, and adverse mental health impacts.

Recognizes that climate change affects social determinants of health including food security, economic stability, community support networks, healthy environments, and access to health care and emergency services.

Requires transmission of the resolution to the Governor, Attorney General, and directors/chairpersons of relevant state departments and county mayors.