HAPPENINGS

A recent publication explores how long-term relationships between communities, researchers, and the more-than-human world can transform the way we approach science, education, and climate adaptation. Scott Laursen, Climate Adaptation Extension Specialist with the Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC), is the lead author on “Empowering long-term, relational research pathways: innovation and adaptation at the speed of trust within more-than-human and human communities,” which was recently published in the international journal Emotion, Space and Society. Co-led by long-term Kealakekua residents, cultural practitioners, and lineal descendants, the article showcases the implementation of the Kealakekua Bay Community Action Plan. Other co-authors include artists, NOAA and National Park Service employees, a policy professional, a UH Hilo faculty member, recent UH Hilo graduate students, and PI-CASC’s Executive Director.