ʻŌiwi leaders call for stronger protections for Papahānaumokuākea
Native Hawaiian leaders and community advocates are raising concerns over proposed federal changes that could weaken protections for a place of deep cultural and ancestral significance.
Papahānaumokuākea
Source: KHON2 News
Native Hawaiian leaders and community advocates are raising concerns over proposed federal changes that could weaken protections for Papahānaumokuākea, one of the world’s largest marine conservation areas and a place of deep cultural and ancestral significance for ʻŌiwi.
Established to safeguard marine ecosystems, cultural heritage, and ancestral connections, the monument faces new pressures from fishing and development interests. For Native Hawaiians, protecting Papahānaumokuākea is about more than conservation — it is about honoring wahi pana, safeguarding biodiversity, and carrying forward kuleana to future generations.
💭 How do we ensure that Papahānaumokuākea remains protected as both a sacred space and a global model for Indigenous-led stewardship?
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