Pacific Risk Management ʻOhana (PRiMO) 2026

Disasters like the Hawaiʻi and California wildfires, Typhoon Mawar in the Marianas, and the Central Texas floods demonstrate how extreme weather events increase challenges to our communities. Addressing not only acute disasters but chronic hazards like erosion and invasive species requires collaboration among diverse perspectives through initiatives like PRiMO. By fostering coalitions and knowledge exchanges and creating localized solutions, we can effectively mobilize resources and build resilience to combat these pressing environmental and socioeconomic issues. 

PRiMO will convene in March 2026 to share resources, knowledge, and lessons learned in topical areas including pre-disaster recovery planning and preparedness, housing and infrastructure resilience, natural and cultural resources, community resilience, and innovations in resilience. Together, we will develop local solutions utilizing the wisdom of the past and present-day innovations thereby providing greater security for future generations.

Message from the PRiMO Chair

Aloha,

We are so excited to announce that registration is open for the 2026 PRiMO conference! This PRiMO conference may differ from past meetings, in terms of scale and location, but we are very confident you will find the technical sessions, training programs, and networking opportunities rich, relevant, and engaging!

These are challenging times, but we believe that now, more than ever, it is crucial for us to gather and learn from each other and continue our work together to strengthen the resilience of our communities. In order to bring as many voices as we can to these conversations, PRiMO registration fees have been significantly reduced!

We look forward to seeing you in Mānoa!

Best,

Michael Bruno, PRiMO Chair

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