Dr. Shawn Lum remembers the work of educator and environmental champion, Ruth Leilani (Lani) Stemmermann. A Hilo-born botanist, ecologist, and conservationist, Lani returned to Hawaiʻi after studying at Pitzer College to pursue graduate studies at the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa.
March 22 is World Water Day, established by the United Nations in 1993. Dr. Lum reflects on its significance and evolving themes, including the 2025 focus on glacier preservation. He highlights water’s cultural importance across the Pacific and the role of traditional practices in addressing today’s water conservation challenges.
This conservation conversation is followed by "H20 Tempo" by Tan Dun.
This classical music conversation aired on March 24, 2025, on Classical Pacific. Classical Pacific airs weekdays from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on HPR-2, your home for classical music.
