Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (HPI-CESU)

Sunset from Kaloko- Honokōhau National Historical ParkSunset from Kaloko- Honokōhau National Historical Park. Photo credit K. Meehan

Our Mission

The Hawaiʻi-Pacific Islands Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (HPI-CESU) is a coalition of governmental agencies, non-governmental organizations and universities that promotes research, education and technical assistance to support better stewardship of imperiled natural and cultural resources within the Pacific.

HPI-CESU Project Highlights

Akāka Wale o Haleakalā:

Haleakalā Stands in Full View walterpuPhoto Credit: NPS Haleakalā

NPS Keeping an Eye on Culture:

Protection of Kalaupapa KalaupapaculturalPhoto Credit: UH Mānoa

NPS Vegetation:

The Effect of Climate Change on Haleakala Silverswords Haleakala Silversword picture credit:J Moniz NakamuraPhoto Credit: J. Moniz Nakamura

NPS Across the Pacific:

Perpetuation of Samoan Traditions vaaPhoto Credit: R. Meredith