At the 17th Conference on Island Sustainability, marine biologist Mafalda Gentil Martins Seiz de Freitas delivered a presentation grounded in urgency and innovation, drawing directly from her work addressing marine debris across the Pacific.
“And I think a lot of us, across island communities, are standing in that same proverbial space, surrounded by opportunity, but calling it waste.”
That reflection from William Castillo anchored his presentation at the 17th UOG Conference on Island Sustainability, where he was featured as a speaker sharing perspectives on value-added agriculture and economic resilience for island communities. Castillo is an associate professor and director of workforce development at Leeward Community College, where he leads initiatives that link education, workforce training, and entrepreneurship.
In the wake of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the Guam Power Authority’s P.O.W.E.R.ING (Promoting Optimal Ways to Energy Resilience) Power Symposium at the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability took on renewed urgency, bringing together energy leaders, policymakers, and technical experts to strengthen Guam’s path toward a more resilient grid.
Leaders from across the Pacific convened Monday for a workshop at the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability aimed at innovating how conservation efforts are financed in the region, marking a significant step forward for the Micronesia Challenge and its long-term sustainability goals.
Students, educators, and families gathered this past weekend at the University of Guam (UOG) Science Building to celebrate innovation and discovery at the 48th Guam Islandwide Science Fair, marking another successful year for one of the island’s longest-running academic events.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) Natural Resources division, alongside the Guam Preservation Trust (GPT) and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (USFWS), hosted an outplanting event at the Atantåno Heritage Preserve in the village of Santa Rita.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced six students selected for the 2026 Research, Education and Extension Fellowship (REEF) and Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Internship. Over the coming months, these students will bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on practice, gaining professional experience in fields ranging from coral reef ecology to the island’s circular economy.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced the arrival of Emma Perez as its new Fiscal Officer, bringing decades of financial leadership and nonprofit experience to the many environmental, research, capacity building and workforce development programs it hosts.
Two University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) interns concluded their terms at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub with presentations highlighting innovative approaches to sustainability and environmental stewardship.
University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant associate director for natural resources Else Demeulenaere, Ph.D., represented Guam at a prestigious international seminar on bat conservation at UCLouvain in Belgium, where researchers from across the Indo-Pacific region gathered to discuss the critical intersection of indigenous knowledge and species protection.
Focusing on an interdisciplinary approach to sustainability, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has launched an undergraduate internship program that expands opportunities for participants from non-STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) disciplines.
The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) program today announced the release of its 2024 Impact Book, chronicling a year of significant progress in sustainable development. The report highlights major initiatives including record breaking progress in the Sea Turtle Management program, Guihan for Guahan, the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) and more.
The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) went fishing for new skills with the experts from the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainabilty & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant), diving into the biological and cultural aspects of sustainable fisheries.
The Guam Green Growth Conservation Crops (G3CC) went scouting for snakes with the National Park Service and community group, Friends of Islan Dåno, learning how to track, capture and dispose of invasive brown tree snakes that have slithered throughout Guam.
Three high school students earned top honors at the 2025 NSF INCLUDES Supporting Emerging Aquatic Scientists (SEAS) Islands Alliance STEM Symposium, where they presented innovative projects tackling some of Guam’s pressing environmental and ecological challenges.
“For me, being born and raised here as a CHamoru, if the best of us keep leaving the island, we will never be able to solve our own problems,” said Justin Cruz, the newest long-term 12-month fellow of the NSF Navigating Home Early-Career Fellowship Program (Navigating Home), when asked why he returned to Guam.
The University of Guam (UOG) is proud to announce the release of Biology of Rabbitfishes, a comprehensive volume exploring the evolutionary history, ecological roles, and economic significance of rabbitfishes (family Siganidae).
The American Leadership on the SDGs, a United Nations initiative, has featured University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton, Ph.D., for his work in advancing the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps spent a week in the field immersed in vital conservation work alongside the University of Guam (UOG) Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s dedicated Sea Turtle Monitoring team. Corps members received invaluable hands-on training and education focused on the preservation of Guam’s native sea turtle populations and their crucial nesting habitats.
The University of Guam recently celebrated the conclusion of its first-ever Island Sustainability course, an interdisciplinary course exploring environmental, cultural, and historical dimensions of sustainability.
Students from the University of Guam’s (UOG) National Science Foundation Inclusion across the Nation of Communities of Learners of Underrepresented Discoverers in Engineering and Science (INCLUDES), Navigating Home and Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (EPSCoR) programs recently embarked on an extraordinary journey of scientific discovery, touring the state-of-the-art research vessel, Nautilus Live. This unique opportunity provided future island scientists with an invaluable firsthand look into cutting-edge ocean exploration and research.
The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) continues to collect seeds of wisdom this week at the UOG Triton Farm in Dededo.
Members of the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) recently dedicated an intensive week to understanding the complexities of waste management on the island, collaborating with industry leader Guahan Waste Control. This immersive experience is a critical component of the G3 Conservation Corps program, which aims to cultivate the next generation of environmental leaders and a skilled workforce for Guam’s emerging green economy.
From strengthening individual green growth hubs to collaborating and sharing knowledge for sustainable development, the Local2030 Islands Network is set to take the next step with the launch of the Green Growth Partnership Community of Practice.
The University of Guam (UOG) has exciting summer research opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students passionate about mathematics through two distinct programs supported by the National Science Foundation Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (Guam NSF EPSCoR). Applications are now being accepted for both the Summer Math Research Assistant and the Summer Math Research Experience programs.
Leveraging regional partnerships with the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative along with local knowledge and innovation, the CNMI Green Growth—one of the latest members of the expanding Green Growth movement across Micronesia—has outlined its accomplishments at the first Green Growth Summit, including initiatives to promote regenerative agriculture and agroforestry to enhance food security.
For every dollar invested in the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps at the University of Guam, the island receives more than three times that amount in economic and social value, according to the partial results of an economic valuation of the G3 initiative.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant held a townhall at the 16th UOG Conference on Island Sustainability to gather stakeholder input on using ocean energy systems for renewable energy and exploring benefits for local industries, especially aquaculture.
Over 90 speakers from around the globe will gather this week for the 16th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability to explore practical solutions to sustainability challenges.
The Pacific Islands Climate Adaptation Science Center (PI-CASC) is thrilled to once again host the Graduate Student Research Symposium in Guam on Tuesday, April 8. The symposium is a preconference event of the 16th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability.
Carlo Tapia, a student intern researcher with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS and SG), recently presented his research on converting used vape batteries into functional power bank chargers at a Guam Green Growth (G3) Makerspace Science Café event. The presentation highlighted a potential solution to the growing problem of electronic waste, particularly the disposal of vape batteries, which contain hazardous materials.
The University of Guam has announced the selection of eight students from diverse STEM fields as the 2025 undergraduate research fellows for the Guam NSF EPSCoR and Guam NSF SEAS Island Alliance INCLUDES programs.
Insights into reproductive trends, predation patterns, and climatic triggers observed prior to a crown-of-thorns (COTS) outbreak are crucial for developing effective mitigation strategies to protect coral reefs, according to Ciemon Caballes, Ph.D., a senior research associate at the University of Guam’s NSF EPSCoR and assistant professor at the UOG Marine Lab.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG), in collaboration with the University of Hawaii Sea Grant, will host a virtual information session for the prestigious Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship.
The University of Guam (UOG) is now accepting abstracts for the 16th annual Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2025), a premier gathering for researchers, policymakers, and community members dedicated to building a more sustainable future for island communities.
An upcoming workshop organized by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) will enable the local fishing community to learn how to become community scientists by contributing data about their local catch.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) has announced the opening of its competitive research grant application process. This opportunity aims to support research projects that address critical challenges facing Micronesia’s coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.
The University of Guam (UOG) Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (CIS & SG), the Guam Department of Agriculture (DOAG), and the consulting firm ICF, continued to make progress on the Guam Habitat Conservation Plan (Guam HCP) at multi-agency meetings held over three days.
The Guam Green Growth Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps (G3LIONCC) recently wrapped up a training module with the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS and SG) Natural Resources team, working to safeguard Guam’s endangered plant species. This development effort aims to bolster research and conservation efforts for these delicate and vital components of Guam’s unique ecosystem.
The University of Guam (UOG) Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (CIS & SG), in collaboration with UOG Faculty Francis Dalisay, Ph.D., has concluded its Perspective on Ocean Energy survey.
University of Guam (UOG) student researchers made a strong showing at the 2024 Society for the Advancement of Chicanos and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference, held in Phoenix, Arizona; bringing together thousands of scientists, engineers, and students from across the nation.
The University of Guam continues its tradition of sending a record number of delegates representing the island’s diverse communities to the 2024 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s (UOG CIS & SG) Natural Resources team recently rescued threatened species of native orchid left vulnerable.
University of Guam (UOG) student Garret O’Donnell has been selected for the highly competitive Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the National Sea Grant College Program.
Ava Suba, a participant in the NSF INCLUDES SEAS Alliance Guam program, is currently working under the mentorship of Bastian Bentlage Ph.D, along with graduate student Anela Duenas at the UOG Marine Lab.
The Inaugural University of Guam (UOG) Research Forum, held at the UOG Leon Guerrero School of Business and Public Administration, brought together leading minds to discuss innovative research and sustainability practices vital to the future of Guam and the Pacific region.
At the August Guam Green Growth (G3) steering committee meeting, members focused on strengthening alliances through various local and regional platforms, from the island’s participation in the Pacific Island Forum to the expansion of Green Growth programs across Micronesia.
Associate Director for Natural Resources at the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Else Demeulenaere, delivered a captivating presentation at the XX International Botanical Congress, held in Madrid, Spain.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant announced this month the recipients of the 2024-2026 UOG Sea Grant Competitive Research Funding. The grants support research projects addressing critical challenges facing Micronesia’s coastal ecosystems, communities, and economies.
The University of Guam Sea Grant program continues to make progress in protecting and understanding Guam’s endangered sea turtle population. Since 2018, Sea Grant entered into a Cooperative Agreement with NAVFAC Marianas to monitor nesting beaches on Andersen AFB. This collaboration has added years of meaningful research and conservation efforts, while remaining dedicated to preserving the native species of the Marianas, the Green and Hawksbill Sea Turtles.
With approximately $1 million in annual local funding, the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative generated more than $30 million in external funding last year—an over 30-fold return that underscores the value of investing in sustainability programs, according to UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Director Austin Shelton, Ph.D.
(Tumon, Guam) – Today, the Guam Visitors Bureau announced the signing of its memorandum of understanding with the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (UOG CIS), Sea Grant, and Guam Green Growth (G3) at Hyatt Regency Guam in Tumon during UOG CIS’s weeklong Conference on Sustainability.
“Because for us in the Pacific, resilience is not a trend,” said Sabrina Suluai-Mahuka, Ph.D., founder and executive director of Finafinau, one of two educators at the forefront of Pacific scholarship and advocacy who served as featured speakers, framing the emotional and political weight of island resilience in the face of ongoing environmental and social challenges.
Gov. Lou Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Josh Tenorio, and Blue Planet Alliance Executive Director Francois Rogers sign a document reaffirming Guam’s commitment to the 100×100 renewable energy campaign during the 17th Conference on Island Sustainability on Thursday.
Stories—not just systems and statistics—defined the CIS2026 SEED Talks, where voices from across the island community transformed personal journeys into powerful calls for change. Framed as “ideas worth cultivating,” the speaker series invited participants to move beyond data and into lived experience, weaving together narratives of loss, identity, resilience, and hope. In an intimate, TED-style setting, each speaker offered a glimpse into how their own paths, shaped by culture, community, and connection to land and sea—continue to inform their work.
At the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026), leaders and representatives from across Micronesia and Hawaiʻi gathered for a Green Growth session sharing the progress, partnerships, and shared vision driving sustainability efforts across island communities. The discussion illustrated how these initiatives are advancing solutions rooted in both traditional knowledge and modern innovation.
“As I speak to you tonight, the entire island virtually of Saipan and Tinian will still sleep in darkness.”
The annual “Conversations with the Conference Co-Chairs” at the formal opening of the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) focused on a timely discussion on island resilience and recovery following Super Typhoon Sinlaku.
The University of Guam has announced three dynamic voices set to take the stage as this year’s Seed Talk presenters at the Conference on Island Sustainability, spotlighting emerging community leaders whose work reflects the conference’s theme, “Illuminating the Path to Prosperity.”
The University of Guam will move forward with its flagship Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) this year following the passing of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, underscoring the event’s regional importance and resilience in the face of severe weather.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) is inviting the public and partners to share their support and experiences through a new initiative highlighting the value the program brings to Guam and the broader Micronesian region.
From ancient fishing traditions and modern marine science to a fish kelaguen competition, the second annual Fish Fest —organized by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant —returned this month, continuing its mission to promote sustainable fishing and food security.
The Guam Green Growth (G3) Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Corps, facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, has been named to 50 States, 50 Breakthroughs, a national showcase highlighting transformative public service initiatives across the United States and its territories.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Guihan for Guåhan (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) program are inviting the community to celebrate Guam’s rich fishing traditions and local seafood at Fish Fest 2026, set for Saturday, February 21, 2026 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the CHamoru Village in Hagåtña.
The University of Guam (UOG) has announced an extension of the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026), expanding the event through April 26 with the addition of two days of programming in Saipan, further strengthening its partnership with Northern Marianas College (NMC).
The 17 University of Guam students who attended the Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference received formal recognition from the Guam Legislature for representing the island at the national event. The students participated in the conference as members of the Guam NSF EPSCoR, SEAS Islands Alliance and Navigating Home programs at UOG.
The University of Guam’s commitment to sustainability and student opportunity was on full display during the recent UOG New Student Orientation event organized by the UOG’s student services team, where a coalition of campus programs came together to present a unified, student-focused welcome.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) are happy to announce that applications are now open for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC), continuing their robust workforce development plan that has graduated nearly 100 local workers who have developed skills for the emerging green economy.
Dozens of residents, students, scientists, and community leaders gathered at the Guam Museum in Hagåtña for Our Ocean, Our Voice: A Community Workshop for Comments on Deep Sea Mining, a collaborative event hosted by the Office of the Governor of Guam and Lt. Governor, and facilitated by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant and Guam Green Growth aimed to support public engagement in a critical federal decision affecting the region’s marine environment.
The Office of the Governor and Lt. Governor will host a free public workshop on January 7, 2026, to provide assistance to submit comments on the federal government’s deep-sea mining proposal for waters near the Marianas Trench, Guam, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) brought together dozens of sustainability professionals, partners, and supporters for a special “Homecoming”-themed alumni mixer in December at Capitol Kitchen, raising funds for the UOG Endowment Fund while strengthening the island’s network of environmental leaders.
The University of Guam is now accepting presentation proposals for its 17th Conference on Island Sustainability, scheduled to take place April 20-24, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
For many island communities, pursuing higher education and scientific careers often means leaving home—and too often, not returning. The National Science Foundation (NSF) Navigating Home program was created to reverse that trend by building clear pathways for STEM professionals with Guam roots to return, reconnect, and apply their expertise where it is needed most.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) revealed the cover of its highly anticipated 2026 Tide Chart Calendar at a special event held at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub at CHamoru Village, marking another year of the publication that has become essential for island fishers and coastal enthusiasts.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) wrapped up its 2025 tree-planting season with the final GROW in Malojloj event, bringing together community volunteers for a morning of environmental restoration at the Ugum Watershed project site.
The University of Guam strengthened its presence in STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) at the 2025 Society for Advancement of Chicanos/Hispanics and Native Americans in Science (SACNAS) National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) Conference, where three UOG students earned national recognition for their research presentations.
Over 125 community members gathered at Gab Gab Beach for a critical Brown Tree Snake (BTS) Control Workshop and Snake Hunt, a collaborative effort organized by NAVFAC Marianas and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant).
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) has announced that the GROW in Malojloj tree planting event, originally schedule for this coming Saturday, November 8, 2025 has been postponed until Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 8am.
In partnership with the Guam Department of Agriculture’s (DOAG) Division of Aquatic & Wildlife Resources (DAWR), the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) and ICF (a national leader in Habitat Conservation Plan consulting) held two public town hall meetings in Hågat and Dededo about the developing of the Guam Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP).
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant officially announces that applications are officially open for the Community Backyard Aquaponics System Program (CBAS).
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub has announced two workshops to be hosted at their CHamoru Village campus showcasing both cultural knowledge and high-tech innovation.
The partnership between the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands Green Growth Initiative (CNMI GG) celebrated a major milestone last week with the official launch of the CNMI Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps in Saipan. This regional expansion brings a proven model of environmental workforce development to the CNMI, aiming to train a new generation of leaders for the Pacific green economy.
Ever had surf and turf with a twist, featuring tilapia raised right here through the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s aquaculture program? That was on the table at this year’s Maila Ta Fan Chesa, where sustainability and food security weren’t just topics of discussion — they were part of the menu.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) recently hosted a 3D Printing Workshop, offering the community hands-on experience with cutting-edge additive manufacturing technology. The event was a part of the G3 Sustainable September lineup, a month-long series dedicated to promoting environmental stewardship and achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on the island.
The fadang, a cycad native to and only found in Micronesia, has found space in the Atantåno Heritage Preserve through an outplanting organized by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Island Conservation Lab (UOG CIS & Sea Grant’s ICL).
The fifth cohort of the Guam Green Growth Kupu Conservation Corps (G3CC) closed out their journey with a challenge: to take the lessons learned over the past six months and leave a mark, no matter what industry or path they choose next.
The University of Guam, Guam Green Growth (G3), and partners launched Sustainable September with a proclamation signing, highlighting the multi-sectoral efforts that laid the foundation for the islands’ progress in achieving the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.
The possibilities are abundant as the Micronesian Chef’s Association (MCA), the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) officially announced the team members and special ingredient assignments for this year’s Maila Ta Fan Chesa event to be held next Thursday, September 17, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
In the spirit of community collaboration, the University of Guam’s (UOG) Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative and the Yoña mayor’s office planted 34 plumeria trees along the Yona cliff line as part of ongoing island beautification efforts.
The Micronesian Chefs’ Association (MCA), in partnership with the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant), is excited to announce the return of the Maila Ta Fan Chesa event on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Guam.
The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) has started a campaign to collect recyclable plastics in support of a new project to refurbish school desks. This initiative aims to provide a sustainable solution to a common problem in schools and address a significant challenge in waste management on island.
The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant), in collaboration with the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Initiative, successfully hosted a community tree planting event this past Saturday, August 2, at the Ugum Watershed project site in Malojloj. The event marked the official start of the year’s planting season, drawing volunteers dedicated to protecting Guam’s natural resources from ridge to reef.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) is hosting a tree-planting event this Saturday, August 2 at the Ugum Watershed project site.
The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) and the G3 GROW Corps worked together with the Governor’s Office and iRecycle to bolster recycling efforts at the 81st Guam Liberation Day Parade with the mission of keeping aluminum cans out of the landfill.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) extends its congratulations to the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) on the recent launch of their ambitious RMI Green Growth initiative.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) announced its plans to promote environmental stewardship and enhance recycling efforts at the upcoming 81st Guam Liberation Day Parade by distributing free can bins to parade attendees and aiding with aluminum can recycling along the parade route.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps program got a little greener today with the launch of the first cohort of the G3 GROW Corps.
At the July Guam Green Growth (G3) Steering Committee meeting, members highlighted progress toward the 17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals—both locally and regionally—including the launch of a new Green Growth hub in Micronesia and a watershed restoration workforce initiative that expands the G3 Conservation Corps.
A recent survey conducted by the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) indicates strong support among Guam residents toward developing ocean renewable energy.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) is proud to announce the launch of its second cohort for the highly successful Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems (CBAS) program.
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