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Cl Work to balance the need for small agricultural entities to have affordable access to land and water and the need to foster healthy stream flows and ecosystems connected to those streams. 7 Honor community voices in developing carrying capacities and limitations for industries and sensitive environmental,historicand cultural ID contexts. , C3 8 Generate and implement fresh,innovative approaches and systems to achieve econornic and food self-reliance. Provide a framework of environmental policies,including tax incentives, rants and other su pports that enable agri-businesses and small farms to 9 remain economically viable while being good land stewards that minimize negative environmental impacts(e.g.,waste and effluent discharge)and that improve the long-term fertility of the lands under their care(e.g.,Syntropic and organic farming,composting,and soil development). 10 Develop energy and waste policies and systems(e.g.,buy-back agreements where utility companies compensate households and communities that L generate energy)to directly facilitate increased self-reliance for households and communities(i.e.,the European model). Create incentives(e.g.,tax breaks or credits and affordable credit and capital)and supports(e.g.,assistance with transportation,distribution,and marketing systems)for small businesses,cottage and creative industries,and other community entities that a re loca ally-owned and are regenerative and not extractive. 12 Ensure that economic gains accrued by large industries ustries operating ng in Hawaii i'i a re not exported out of Hawai'i but positively i rn pact loca[ly owned m businesses and comunities. [:] IIS, Balance HawaiTs economic foundation across various income contribution sectors to avoid an over reliance on any one area. Other aligned goals C1 i (Describe) 2 (Describe) 3 (Describe) 4 (Describe) tE (Describe) The fra mework of goals articulated i n this H utiau Action Agend a set the context for a healthier,more cohesive a in d Bust a i na b le Hawa i I i 4 guided by'6iwj*insights,Innovation,and community values. Together we stand committed to engaging the urgent work needed to bring this vision to fruition. --------------