2026 Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit | Since the 2023 Fires: Hawaiʻi’s Progress and the Global Fire Context

A closing session from the 2026 Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit focused on Hawaiʻi’s progress since the 2023 fires and the work ahead to strengthen wildfire resilience statewide. This session includes reflections on lessons learned, the broader global fire context, and the importance of continued coordination and collaboration across agencies, organizations, and communities. Presentations include: • “Since the 2023 Fires: Hawaiʻi’s Progress and the Global Fire Context” presented by Derek Alkonis, UL Fire Safety Research Institute The 2026 Hawaiʻi Wildfire Summit was held May 7-8, 2026 on Kauaʻi. Learn more about the summit: https://www.hwmo.org/wildfiresummit2026 Learn more about HWMO: https://www.hwmo.org