HI SCR111

Declares a public health emergency in Hawaii due to climate change and its threat to public health, including increased heat, vector-borne diseases, food insecurity, water insecurity, waterborne diseases, extreme weather events, air pollution, and adverse mental health impacts.

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

Recognizes Hawaii's particular vulnerability as an island state to climate change effects and the need for preemptive and protective action to protect residents' health, safety, and welfare.

Requests statewide coordination across all departments (land, water, agriculture, transportation, emergency services, and health) to identify, plan for, and create cross-sector solutions to strengthen Hawaii's public health response to climate change.

Requires certified copies of the resolution be transmitted to the Governor, Attorney General, state department directors, and county mayors of Honolulu, Maui, Kauai, and Hawaii.