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PI-CASC NEWS

Joanna and Becky stand together outdoors.
- Hawaiian Islands

Former MCC student co-authors a paper on albizia

A review paper of Falcataria falcata, or albizia co-authored by Manager Climate Corps (MCC) graduate Joanna Norton was recently published in Pacific Science, a journal focusing on invasive species of the Pacific Islands.
Photo of East Honolulu on the town side of the Koolau Mountains.
- Hawaiian Islands, Pacific Islands

PI-CASC contributes guidance for decision-makers

In recent years, PI-CASC has been involved in various capacities, providing climate expertise to help better inform policy, both locally and nationally.
Team stands next to the water where they will conduct tests.
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands

Coastal sewage systems, sea-level rise, and the future health of ocean communities

Community, science, traditional knowledge, students, and government are working together to understand how sea-level rise will impact coastal sewage systems in Hawaiʻi, and where to prioritize removal of those systems to help protect the health and well-being of humans, fish, and coral ecosystems.
Headshots of Johnson and King.
- Hawaiian Islands, USAPI

Johnson, King to lead regional chapter in NCA 6

PI-CASC leadership will be leading the charge in authoring the next National Climate Assessment for Hawaiʻi and the U.S.-affiliated Pacific Islands.
A graduation cap rests atop a stack of books.
- Guam, Hawaiian Islands

PI-CASC welcomes new graduate scholars

Aloha and Håfa adai to PI-CASC's new graduate fellows!
Coconut rhinoceros beetle perched on the bark of old tree on white background.
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands

Protecting Communities and Ecosystems from the Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle

Partner organizations come for a two-day symposium to share lessons learned from across the Pacific on the prevention, control, and management of the invasive CRB.
A brown landscape is dotted with dead tree trunks.
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

A fellowship creates online resources for drought solutions

PI-CASC funds a Pacific Drought Knowledge Exchange fellowship helping to expand its efforts in Hawaiʻi.
Climate impacts on native and non-native fishes in Hawaiian streams
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

Climate impacts on native and non-native fishes in Hawaiian streams

Graduate Scholar Leigh Engels is a masterʻs student researching how extreme events affect native and non-native fish in Hawaiian streams.
Headshot of Elliott Parsons
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

Researcher Spotlight: Elliott Parsons

A look at Elliott Parsonsʻ journey in climate science and invasive species.
Wrapping up another summer of SURF
- Hawai’i Island, Hawaiian Islands, Oʻahu

Wrapping up another summer of SURF

The 2024 SURF program ended in August after a Final Symposium, wrapping up a successful summer of research and learning.
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