PI-CASC EVENTS
Pacific RISCC February 2027 Webinar – U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi’s efforts to prevent, manage and control invasive species on Army lands
In this February 2027 Pacific RISCC webinar, Kapua Kawelo and Kaia Kong will share about the U.S. Army Garrison Hawaiʻi's efforts to prevent, manage and control invasive species on Army lands.
Pacific RISCC November 2026 Webinar – Building resilient landscapes in Guam using a functional trait approach
In this second of two November Pacific RISCC Webinars, Kyla Tuazon and colleagues will present their work to revive native plant communities in Guam using plant functional traits to guide restoration efforts. By transitioning non-native acacia trees to native species, the group hopes to build communities that are more resilient to fire disturbances and invasions.
Pacific RISCC November 2026 Webinar – Future rainfall in Hawaiʻi: What do we do when climate models disagree?
In this first of two November Pacific RISCC Webinars, Dr. Kristen Sanfilippo will present new downscaled rainfall projections for Hawaiʻi, explore why even the best-performing climate models disagree on whether the islands will get wetter or drier, and discuss what this uncertainty means for climate adaptation and natural resource management.
Pacific RISCC September 2026 Webinar – Lessons from the US ISAC on Strengthening Island Biosecurity
In this September Pacific RISCC Webinar, Christy Martin & Dr. Laura Brewington share how invasive species move through island and marine ecosystems, why prevention remains one of the most cost-effective tools for protecting Pacific communities, ecosystems, and economies, and practical ways to strengthen biosecurity. Their presentation draws on two recent white papers by the U.S. Invasive Species Advisory Committee on U.S. Islands and marine biosecurity challenges.
