If you are a high school student in grades 9-12 and you wish to play an active roll in helping to preserve Hawaii’s environment and future as a sustainable city, consider joining the 21^st Century Ahupua’a Youth Ambassadors. The ambassadors are a group of high school students from all over Oahu created under a program created by Mayor Mufi Hanneman known as the 21^st Century Ahupua’a, a program that pushes for Honolulu becoming an environmentally friendly and sustainable city that will serve as a role model for other cities to follow. By joining this program, youth will learn about numerous environmental issues related to Hawaii including alternative energy, pollution, and other environmental concerns, as well as those related to Hawaii’s water supply.

As a member of this group, ambassadors have the opportunity to take part in community service projects, as well as go on excursions to places such as the Board of Water Supply’s Halawa Shaft, Coconut Island, and much more. Members also have the unique opportunity to share their ideas and knowledge gained from activities with the mayor, as well as the community during the group’s annual Youth Summit. Becoming a member of this group will allow you to become a responsible citizen of Hawaii who will be able to guide Honolulu and the rest of Hawaii to becoming environmentally responsible.