Testimonials

Kanu Hawai‘i

“…it is through our collective action that we can create the Hawai‘i we want to leave for generations to come.”

Kanu Hawai‘i

George Ariyoshi

“If we are to strike a desirable balance, it is imperative that we…be highly conscious of who we are, what we value, and what kind of tradeoffs we are making.”

George Ariyoshi
Governor 1974 to 1986

Hawaii Business Magazine

George Ariyoshi

“We need a new Hawai‘i Plan—which is the impulse at the heart of efforts such as Hawai‘i 2050.”

George Ariyoshi
Governor 1974 to 1986

Hawaii Business Magazine, November 2006

George Ariyoshi

“We have the largest population between North America and New Zealand, but are nonetheless a fragile island society with sharply limited resources. We have unique cultural traditions and a unique environment.”

George Ariyoshi
Governor 1974 to 1986

Hawaii Business Magazine, December 2005

George Ariyoshi

“Business should not only keep an eye on Hawai‘i 2050, but get involved and help shape it.”

George Ariyoshi
Governor 1974 to 1986

Hawaii Business Magazine, May 2007

Colleen Hanabusa

“Our journey to a sustainable Hawai‘i will be neither short nor simple. But there are actions that we can take immediately towards that end. We must concentrate on the children. For among our most important duties must be to define the Hawai‘i that they would want to be a part of in 2050.”

Colleen Hanabusa
Hawaii Senate President

January 17, 2007

Honolulu Advertiser

“What kind of jobs do you want for your children and grandchildren? What educational opportunities should be available to them? How can we control traffic and sprawl? How do we cut our dependence on oil? How do we insulate ourselves from shipping disruptions? What is your vision of Hawai‘i in 2050?”

Honolulu Advertiser
Editorial, April 3, 2007

Marcie Kagawa

“We must regenerate the omnipresence of the Aloha Spirit to maintain Hawai‘i’s identity as the state of Aloha. If it were to disappear, Hawai‘i’s distinctiveness would disappear as well.”

Marcie Kagawa
High school student

Honolulu Advertiser, April 20, 2007

Kimberly Lee

“Sustainability is an issue that is being addressed in all of Hawai‘i. Since we are geographically so far from anywhere else, it is important to think ahead to build a society that can stand on its own.”

Kimberly Lee
High school student

Honolulu Advertiser, April 17, 2007

David Cole

“By tapping into the principles of self-reliance we learned as children of Hawai‘i, and candidly assessing the lessons of overdependence on remote forces, we may be the world’s best hope for demonstrating how communities can thrive by blending island consciousness with intelligent use of our sunlight, soils and waters.”

David Cole
CEO and president of Maui Land and Pineapple

Honolulu Advertiser, April 22, 2007