Guam Green Growth highlights on-going efforts at Guam Human Rights Conference
Guam Green Growth (G3) recently participated in the inaugural Guam Human Rights Conference, a historic event that brought together diverse voices to discuss pressing human rights issues. The theme of this year’s conference was Poverty in Guam and the Pacific.
G3’s Associate Director for Communications and Community Engagement, Kyle Mandapat, was a panelist at the conference, highlighting the intersection of environmental sustainability and human rights and the work the group does to help with poverty levels on Guam.
“We work with an amazing network and many great groups within our working group of over 100 members from the private and public sector to put into place tangible solutions for the issues we face on Guam and that are addressed through the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals,” said Mandapat.
Mandapat highlighted such projects as the G3 Community Gardens, Aquaculture Projects and workshops at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub that are aimed to help build capacity in our community for food production and local business growth.
Mandapat’s participation on the panel underscored G3’s commitment to promoting a sustainable future for Guam.
“Environmental sustainability and human rights are inextricably linked,” said Mandapat. “By addressing these sustainability goals and protecting our environment, we can ensure a more just and equitable future for all.”
G3’s involvement in the Guam Human Rights Conference reflects its ongoing efforts to foster a sustainable and equitable society. The organization continues to work with government agencies, non-profit organizations, and community members to implement innovative solutions for Guam’s green future.
The event was the second Guam Human Rights Conference organized and produced by the Guam Human Rights Initiative, a local group committed to investing their expertise and resources in order to promote a collaborative research approach.
According to their website, since January of 2022, they’ve been supporting community members and leaders through scholarly research and enabling the next generation of locally-grown scholars to address human rights issues.
You can learn more at their website guamhri.org or following them on social media.