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The State of Hawaii has become the first sub-national government to sign onto the Majuro Declaration for Climate Leadership.
In joining many Pacific Island nations as signatory, Hawaii commits to climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Governor Neil Abercrombie says Hawaii stands with other islands around the world in recognizing the urgent threat of climate change to our sustainability.
In signing the Majuro Declaration, Governor Abercrombie says Hawaii will share ambitious commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through innovative energy transformation.
Responding to Hawaii’s commitment to the Majuro Declaration, Marshall Islands Minister-In-Assistance Tony deBrum says Hawaii’s commitment will help create the upward spiral of ambition the world desperately needs.
Hawaii became a signatory after Pacific Islands Forum leaders presented the document to the United Nations Secretary General on September 27.
Members of the Pacific Islands Forum signed the declaration on September 5th during its annual leader’s meeting in Marshall Islands.