Oʻahu Food Systems Plan
The Mayor's Office of Climate Change, Sustainability and Resiliency is developing the City's first ever Oʻahu Food Systems Plan — a strategic, implementation-focused action plan that defines the role in Oʻahu’s food system over the next five years. The plan is anticipated to be adopted by December 2026. It represents the first time the City has formally and comprehensively identified its role in shaping a food system that reflects the needs, values, and priorities of O’ahu’s communities.
Draft Plan Public Outreach and Comment Summary
The public comment period for the draft Oʻahu Food Systems Plan took place from May 1 to June 30, 2026. During this phase, residents were encouraged to post feedback on the virtual public comment platform. Public outreach included events, webinars, presentations, newsletters, Neighborhood Board updates, news releases, briefings, social media, and more. Below is a summary of the public engagement process, the comments received, and how they were addressed during the revision process.
Mahalo to everyone who took the time to review the draft plan and share their manaʻo!
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Supplemental Projects
ʻIke ʻAi Art Gallery
The Resilience Office hosted the ʻIke ʻAi Art Contest to inspire and enhance the creation of the Oʻahu Food Systems Plan. The art gallery features a selection of artwork inspired by an ʻōlelo noʻeau related to Oʻahu’s food system, and reflects diverse and thought provoking interpretations of Hawaiʻi’s rich and cultural food landscape.
Learn more about our Food Security and Sustainability Program here.
University of Hawai’i at Mānoa’s Urban and Regional Planning Report
Students in the Master of Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) program at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa developed a report for the Resilience Office as part of the Fall 2025 PLAN 616: Community Planning course. The report analyzes current data on Oʻahu’s food economy, highlights traditional and cultural food assets through photo documentation, and explores the connections between food systems and public health outcomes across the island. Together, these insights hope to support the development of the Oʻahu Food Systems Plan.
