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The Case
The Case

On June 1, 2022, 13 young people from Hawai‘i filed a constitutional climate lawsuit against their state government and the Hawai‘i Department of Transportation (HDOT).
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The Settlement

A Historic Settlement

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The People
The People

Meet the plaintiffs, their legal team, experts, and the defendants in Navahine v. Hawai‘i Department of Transportation.
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In The News

In The News

Navahine v. Hawai’i DOT hit headlines locally, nationally, and globally. Read select coverage.

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Kids ride for free, goal of new legislation on public transit

Hawaii to develop plan to zero out transportation emissions

Hawaii cuts emissions in historic climate settlement

State to boost transportation on Hawaii island

Input sought on DOT plan to add bus stops, bike lanes, charging stations

After landmark youth climate settlement, Hawaii releases zero emissions plan

Hawaiʻi Youth Reach ‘Historic’ Settlement in Climate Case

The Youth Advocates Behind Navahine v. Hawaiʻi Dept. of Transportation

Youth in Hawaii took on the state government over climate change. A historic settlement has emerged

Youth Response to Climate Injustice: Navahine + Hawai’i DOT