NATURAL RESOURCES
Our natural resources team is hard at work protecting and conserving native and endemic plant species.
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OCEAN CONSERVATION
Our ocean research teams are working to protect our precious marine resources and species including our native Sea Turtles and fisheries
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Sustainable Start

Sustainability ensures that the needs of the current generation are met without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their needs. The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) was established in 2009 to lead and support the transition of our island region toward a sustainable future.

Ocean of Reach

CIS has since become a focal institute in our region for conducting sustainability- related research and community outreach, in cooperation and coordination with other appropriate government agencies, non-governmental organizations, and community groups to help meet island needs in the broader areas of environment, economy, society, and education.

A Green Future

With partner groups and an ever expanding portfolio of implementation projects, the UOG CIS continues to move our region into a green future.  Guam Green Growth, Sea Grant, SEAS Islands Alliance and Navigating Home are all amazing initiatives and programs putting plans into action.

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Latest Stories

UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant partners with South Korea’s Gyeongin Sea Grant Program to bring new digital twin tech to the island

Kyle Mandapat September 15, 2024

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. 

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A University of Guam student researcher is making significant strides in understanding the resilience of coral reefs in the face of climate change

Kyle Mandapat September 13, 2024

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. 

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Guam Green Growth Kupu Corps fellow completes Forestry internship

Kyle Mandapat September 3, 2024

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. 

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Statement

Inadahi yan Inagofli’e:
Statement on Respect, Compassion, and Community

In the spirit of Inadahi yan Inagofli’e yan bendision ginen I manmo’fo’na, the University of Guam promotes values of respect, compassion, and community rooted in Micronesia and her history to foster equitable access, thriving engagement, robust scholarship, and innovative solutions meeting local, regional, and global needs. These Micronesian values strengthen the intellectual, emotional, and spiritual well-being of individuals respecting the dignity of our peoples and all humanity.

UOG CIS & Sea Grant Snapshots

UOG CIS and Sea Grant Natural Resources member Jacob Concepcion gives a tour of the CIS Nursery during Endangered species day!
UOG CIS and Sea Grant Natural Resources member Jacob Concepcion gives a tour of the CIS Nursery during Endangered species day!
Our SEAS student researchers checked out the labs they will be in this semester.
Our SEAS student researchers checked out the labs they will be in this semester.
Sustainability Coordinator Phillip Cruz gave an inspiring talk at the recent Roteract Club meeting.
Sustainability Coordinator Phillip Cruz gave an inspiring talk at the recent Roteract Club meeting.
Weekly beautification activities continue with the fourth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps. See our social media for announcements.
Weekly beautification activities continue with the fourth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps. See our social media for announcements.
Renee Crisostomo and Fran Castro discuss the work ahead of the Climate Pollution Reduction Plan during the initial meeting of the group.
Renee Crisostomo and Fran Castro discuss the work ahead of the Climate Pollution Reduction Plan during the initial meeting of the group.
UOG CIS and SG team members took to the lawn of the Guam Legislature to help plant native medicinal trees in celebration of Arbor Day.
UOG CIS and SG team members took to the lawn of the Guam Legislature to help plant native medicinal trees in celebration of Arbor Day.

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