{"id":197450,"date":"2024-05-14T10:33:45","date_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:33:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/?p=197450"},"modified":"2024-05-14T10:33:45","modified_gmt":"2024-05-14T20:33:45","slug":"national-nature-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hawaii.edu\/news\/2024\/05\/14\/national-nature-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"Professor to author part of 1st national nature assessment"},"content":{"rendered":"Reading time: <\/span> < 1<\/span> minute<\/span><\/span>
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Mackenzie backpacking in the North Cascades.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

In response to the interconnectedness of climate change and nature loss, a University of Hawaiʻi<\/span> at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources<\/a> (CTAHR<\/abbr>) assistant professor joined a new federal initiative to carry out the first National Nature Assessment (NNA1<\/abbr>) in April.<\/p>\n

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Ashley Mackenzie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ashley Lowe-Mackenzie of the Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management<\/a> will co-write a chapter in this historic attempt to take stock of U.S. lands, waters, wildlife, and the benefits provided to our economy, health, climate, environmental justice and national security.<\/p>\n

“I am honored to be a part of the first ever National Nature Assessment!” Lowe-Mackenzie said. “It is a unique opportunity to be involved in the public discussion around our deep dependency on our natural environment. I encourage those interested in this work to please reach out to me.”<\/p>\n

Lowe-Mackenzie\u2019s Nature and the Economy<\/em> chapter will focus on economic activities, infrastructure and employment that are directly or indirectly related to nature, and explore how changes in nature affect economic benefits, risks and opportunities.<\/p>\n

The report presents a significant opportunity for communities in Hawaiʻi<\/span> to have their voices heard and their perspectives valued in shaping the NNA1<\/abbr>. Lowe-Mackenzie hopes her participation will reflect the needs and aspirations of Native Hawaiian communities and contribute to their well-being and resilience in the face of climate change.<\/p>\n

If you are interested in having your voice heard, contact Lowe-Mackenzie at (808) 956-0908 or email alowemac@hawaii.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information, see CTAHR<\/abbr>\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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