2024-11-04 Christopher Barham Testimony - GP 2045

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This fundamental element of the Plan strives to cultivate a sense of place and connection to the environment and recognizes that the management of natural and cultural resources requires the participation of local communities, government, homeowners and other agencies diverse actors, including communities, governments, non- governmental organizations, and private sector entities. By promoting collaborative decision-making and collective action, we can enhance the effectiveness, equity, and legitimacy of conservation and development and innovative policies. By promoting community-based conservation and restoration strategies, we can enhance ecological integrity, promote biodiversity, and preserve cultural heritage and scenic diversity in shaping environmental perceptions, attitudes, and behaviors (Remove. People do not want to be manipulated). \[It recognizes that cultural practices arising from traditional ecological knowledge are integral to maintaining ecosystem services and biological diversity.\] (remove) Change to: Cultural practices arising from traditional ecological knowledge are integral to supporting the growth of thriving communities that wish to improve their environment. Page 39: Table 1: Biocultural (change to Land) Stewardship Challenges The word “Bioculture” is reflective of both biological and cultural factors that affect human behavior. Locals do not want the planning department to affect our behavior. Your job is to support the land, environment, and thriving communities. Native Habitat • Hawaii has been known as the extinction capital of the world. • Climate change and sea level rise pose threats to existing habitats for native flora and fauna. climate danger. This is a narrative created by the “stakeholders” to move their agenda forward. landscapes.(Redundant Remove)Biocultural stewardship acknowledges the role of cultural REMOVE(Again, according to 1944 credential scientists from around the world, there is no https://clintel.org/world-climate-declaration/) Has the water level risen in any of the towns in Hawaii? • Longer and/or more severe weather and climate change may increase the likelihood of melted out of cars, where animals and humans are left recognizable, and where plastic doesn’t burn or even melt is not normal. That was an attack and murder of our Lahaina ohana. That is why only 20 building permits have been issued after a year! AND why Lahahina is STILL locked down!) • Invasive species continue to pose a threat to native and endemic species as well economic, environmental, and human health. (Reminder: It is not the responsibility of the planning department to protect people’s health.) • The carrying capacity of our resources is not comprehensively modeled and monitored. (Modeled and monitored should be for government agencies.) • The County lacks specific regulations for wetlands, riparian ecosystems, or other valuable habitats. Stewardship