The University of Guam facilitated a historic moment for green economic growth and sustainable development when the Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) embraced the Green Growth movement and committed to full renewable energy during the 16th UOG Conference on Island Sustainability.
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.
At the first Green Growth Summit, Austin Shelton, PhD, director of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, talked about how the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative began.
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 University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) officially launched the CHalan Deskubre Hub, an interactive science learning center designed to ignite curiosity and foster a love for STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) in Guam’s youth. The hub, located at Dean Circle, above the post office at the UOG campus, brings the colorful and engaging pages of the popular place-based children’s magazine, CHalan Deskubre, to life.
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.
The University of Guam is excited to welcome President of the Republic of the Marshall Islands, Her Excellency Hilda C. Heine as a keynote speaker for this year’s Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2025) to be held at the Hyatt Regency Guam from April 7-12.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub is set to host a series of workshops throughout March in celebration of CHamoru Month. These workshops offer a unique opportunity for the community to engage with traditional CHamoru crafts and practices, promoting both cultural preservation and sustainable living.
Guam’s green economy continues to grow with innovations by the University of Guam. As part of its Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Initiative, the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS&SG) is seeking Gold Standard Carbon Credit Certification for its tree planting efforts in southern Guam.
A community meeting focused on the State Wildlife Action Plan (SWAP) was held at the University of Guam (UOG), drawing significant participation and generating valuable feedback from local residents. The event, hosted by the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Natural Resources team, aimed to gather public input to shape the future of wildlife conservation on Guam.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) program unveiled their latest Art Corps mural at the CHamoru VIllage in Hagatna.
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.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) recently hosted the first-ever Fish Fest at the CHamoru Village.
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 & Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) and the Guam Department of Agriculture are seeking input for the Guam State Wildlife Action Plan (Guam SWAP).
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub will partner with MacTech Guam to host a computer repair workshop. The event aimed to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to repair and maintain their own computers, promoting sustainability and reducing electronic waste.
The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) is now accepting applications for its upcoming fifth season. This five-month program provides twelve adults with valuable hands-on experience in environmental conservation and sustainability to develop the workforce for the emerging green economy.
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.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & SG) have unveiled the 2025 Tide Chart and Guam Grower’s Calendars. These resources provide information for the island community, and focus on sustainable fishing and agriculture, as means to address food security on the island.
In a collaborative effort to revitalize the island’s cultural heart, The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative (G3) and the CHamoru Village (CV) kicked off a tree planting project in the capital of Hagåtña.
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 Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative has been making significant strides in revitalizing the island’s natural environment through a series of community tree planting events. These events, which have drawn volunteers of all ages, aim to restore degraded watersheds and protect Guam’s precious marine ecosystems.
The University of Guam (UOG) has officially opened recruitment for the National Science Foundation (NSF) Navigating Home Year-long Early Career Fellowship. This exciting opportunity aims to attract and retain talented individuals who are pursuing their masters or doctorate degrees who may have moved off Guam, and are ready to return home.
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 is now accepting applications for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SEAS Islands Alliance Undergraduate Fellowship program.
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.
Students got a chance to see the view from under the sea as the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative unveiled the cover of the latest issue of CHalan Deskubre, a place-based science magazine for children.
The University of Guam (UOG) ushered in the second season of the Guam Green Growth Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps (GLINCC) with a launch event at the UOG Residence Halls.
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.
For many, the thought of being able to go out to your backyard and grab a fresh fish for dinner seems absurd, but it is a reality for members of the first cohort of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s (UOG CIS&SG) Community Based Aquaponics Systems (CBAS) program.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS/SG) successfully hosted a community tree planting event at their Ugum watershed project site as a part of Sustainable September. The event was coordinated as a part of the groups Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Initiative that works to reforest areas to prevent soil erosion.
Sustainability is growing with the launch of the University of Guam and DFS “Guam in Bloom” sustainable art exhibit.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS/SG) program has forged a groundbreaking partnership with the Gyeongin Sea Grant (GSG) program from South Korea, marking a significant milestone in international marine science collaboration.
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.
Guam Green Growth (G3) Kupu Corps fellow Elisa Padilla has wrapped up her term working alongside the Guam Department of Agriculture Forestry Division. Padilla continued her work in sustainability following a term in the G3 Conservation Corps.
With only six more years remaining until 2030, the target year for achieving the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, along with Guam Green Growth and other multi-sectoral partners launched Sustainable September, a month-long commemoration promoting awareness of the SDGs.
A group of aspiring entrepreneurs and artists on Guam recently had the opportunity to learn the art of screen printing at the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub.
University of Guam (UOG) student Cyril Concepcion has successfully completed her term as the first-ever intern with the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Program’s Science Communication Internship.
The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Program made a significant splash at the recent National Sea Grant Week conference in Savannah, Georgia.
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.
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