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Hi friends, HUGE NEWS: Today, our attorneys secured new trial dates for the 14 young people we represent in the constitutional climate caseNavahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation. This youth-led climate trial – only thesecondever in U.S. history – is now scheduled to take place over three weeks in Honolulu, HI beginning JUNE 24, 2024!
WE ARE ONLY 10 MONTHS FROM TRIAL IN HAWAIʻI!
Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation youth plaintiffs (Photo by Robin Loznak)
The Youth Will Be Heard Just as the world saw at trial in Held v. State of Montana earlier this summer, trial in Hawaiʻi will provide the youth plaintiffs with an invaluable opportunity to present their evidence to the court: the climate impacts they are experiencing on their beloved islands; the harms to their health, wellness, and cultural practices and traditions; the fears they have for themselves, their families, and future generations. The judge will also hear from climate, transportation, energy, and other experts who will testify on behalf of these young people, clearly describing for the court how the actions of the youth’s own government worsen the climate crisis in their state. And all of this evidence will be entered into the public record, for consideration by the judge in this case and for perpetuity.
By 2030, 60% of Hawaiʻi’s greenhouse gas emissions will come from transportation. This trial has the power to change that trajectory. Youth in Hawaiʻi have the right to protect their beloved islands, their way of life, and their future.
Navahine F. v. Hawaiʻi Department of Transportation youth plaintiffs (Photo by Robin Loznak)
The Countdown Has Begun! Join the Our Children’s Trust communityin support of these young climate leadersand stay tuned as we countdown 10 months to this critical youth-led climate trial in the Hawaiian Islands. We’ll share timely actions you can take, online and in-person events you can join, and stories you can watch, hear, and share from the 14 youth who are bringing this landmark case to trial.
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