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Loko Solutions: Policy Analysis for Carbon Sequestration Potential of
Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi
Prepared by: Jonathan Fisk, Mia Iwane, Kalani Quiocho, Lesley Davidson, and Alohi Nakachi
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The Problem:
● Negative externalities○ Climate change○ Endogenous preferences
● Information asymmetry● Limits to rationality
NOAA, 2015
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Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi:● Loko iʻa
Instagram: @nature_HI
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Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi:● Algae
©Cyanotech
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Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi:● Molluscs
Photos: Megan Spelman
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Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi:● Integrated Multi-Trophic Aquaculture(IMTA)
Clements and Chopin, 2017
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)
● Establish at least 2 trophic levels.
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)
● Establish at least 2 trophic levels.● Maintain mollusks in shallow stands
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)
● Establish at least 2 trophic levels.● Maintain mollusks in shallow stands ● Use native seaweeds in loko i’a and IMTA
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Best Management Practices (BMPs)
● Establish at least 2 trophic levels.● Maintain mollusks in shallow stands ● Use native seaweeds in loko i’a and IMTA● Use renewable energy to meet their energy
consumption needs
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo2. Carbon Offsets
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo2. Carbon Offsets3. Cap-and-Trade
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo2. Carbon Offsets3. Cap-and-Trade4. Demand Side Policies
a. Demand side tax expenditures and subsidies
b. Vouchersc. Demand-side
commodity tax
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo2. Carbon Offsets3. Cap-and-Trade4. Demand Side Policies
a. Demand side tax expenditures and subsidies
b. Vouchersc. Demand-side
commodity tax
5. Supply-side Policiesa. Supply-side tax
expendituresb. Information
provisions: certification
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Policy Alternatives
1. Status Quo2. Carbon Offsets3. Cap-and-Trade4. Demand Side Policies
a. Demand side tax expenditures and subsidies
b. Vouchersc. Demand-side
commodity tax
5. Supply-side Policiesa. Supply-side tax
expendituresb. Information provisions:
certification6. Best Hits
a. Offsetsb. Supply-side tax
expendituresc. Deregulation
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Policy Goals & Impact Categories
● GHG Sequestration○ Rate of sequestration○ Trend over time
Low Medium High
Instagram: @paepaeoheeia
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Policy Goals & Impact Categories
● GHG Sequestration○ Rate of sequestration○ Trend over time
● Political Feasibility○ Stakeholder support○ Funding 1 2 3
Low Medium High
Instagram: @paepaeoheeia
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Policy Goals & Impact Categories
● GHG Sequestration○ Rate of sequestration○ Trend over time
● Political Feasibility○ Stakeholder support○ Funding
● Efficiency○ Sequestration per cost
1 2 3
Low Medium High
Instagram: @paepaeoheeia
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Policy Goals & Impact Categories
● GHG Sequestration○ Rate of sequestration○ Trend over time
● Political Feasibility○ Stakeholder support○ Funding
● Efficiency○ Sequestration per cost
● Equity○ Sociocultural benefits○ Job creation○ Food security
1 2 3
Low Medium High
Instagram: @paepaeoheeia
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Highlights from Analysis
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Implementation of Best Hits● Supply-side tax expenditure
● Deregulation
● Carbon offset program
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Implementation of Best Hits● Supply-side tax expenditure
○ For: BMP-abiding/sequestering aquaculture○ What: Tax breaks for permitting fees and income
● Deregulation
● Carbon offset program
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Implementation of Best Hits● Supply-side tax expenditure
○ For: BMP-abiding/sequestering aquaculture○ What: Tax breaks for permitting fees and income
● Deregulation○ Update 2011 doc - Permits and Reg Requirements for Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi○ For: Loko iʻa
■ Streamline permit app process■ Reduce state land leasing costs
● Carbon offset program
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Implementation of Best Hits● Supply-side tax expenditure
○ For: BMP-abiding/sequestering aquaculture○ What: Tax breaks for permitting fees and income
● Deregulation○ Update 2011 doc - Permits and Reg Requirements for Aquaculture in Hawaiʻi○ For: Loko iʻa
■ Streamline permit app process■ Reduce state land leasing costs
● Carbon offset program○ Compliance program + voluntary program○ Select third-party standards organization○ Incorporate value of co-benefits into offset price
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