This management plan focuses in the Kailua Beach is located on the windward (eastern) shore of the island of Oahu, Hawaii. While Kailua Beach is relatively stable, it is still at risk from a number of threats including overdevelopment and sea level rise. The plan is intended to provide long-term recommendations and strategies for adapting to climate change.
The management plan gives five keys recommendations:

• Anticipate the effects of sea-level rise
  
• Preserve and restore primary coastal dunes
  
• Develop more proactive standards for new construction in the coastal zone
  
• Increase public awareness and education
  
• Provide reliable funding and support mechanisms