08/28/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 08/28/2024 12:52
Hawai'i hosts a high percentage of endemic species found nowhere else on Earth. Unfortunately, native ecosystems and biodiversity are under threat. Of the more than 10,000 native Hawaiian flora and fauna species, most are ill-equipped to survive the challenges presented by accidental and intentional introductions of non-native species and diseases. Further, the additive stress of climate change and development are rapidly degrading habitats and driving native species towards extinction. Urgent action is needed to prevent the extinction of Hawaiʻi's unique native species and to restore the health of its forests and coral reefs.
To address the threats identified above, the Hawai'i Conservation Program will fund projects to: