Living on the Edge: When Managed Retreat Looms

As climate risks intensify, managed retreat is emerging as a critical yet complex adaptation strategy. Four Hawai'i-based experts share practical insights from the islands' unique experiences with proactive and post-disaster retreat. Learn how planners can lead equitable, proactive retreat efforts that protect vulnerable communities and preserve cultural and environmental assets.

The moderator facilitates a discussion about proactive retreat and approaches to coastal zone management. Other presenters share a framework for retreat planning based on a recently published statewide feasibility study, and discuss managed retreat in the context of Hawaiian Home Lands, highlighting climate adaptation strategies that honor Native Hawaiian values and support homesteaders. Learn lessons from post-disaster retreat following the Hilo tsunami and volcanic eruptions.

Gain actionable methods for planning scenarios, engaging stakeholders, and integrating climate adaptation into land use decisions. The presentation emphasizes inclusive planning, ensuring that retreat strategies are community-driven and culturally sensitive. Leave equipped to navigate the challenges of managed retreat and apply innovative approaches that foster resilience and equity.
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