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G3 Conservation Corps harvest invasive creeper

UOG G3 Conservation Corps members dig up a portion of land near the Togcha cemetery to remove chain of love tubers from the soil. A member of the UOG G3 Conservation Corps holds a chain of love tendril with pink flowers. The vine was introduced as an ornamental and was first recorded on Guam as early as 1905 by botanist William Safford. Previous Next As part of their training with the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth initiative, the G3 Conservation Corps members recently participated in an activity from Sept 7 to 10 to clear portions of land overrun by an

September 16, 2021
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Guam Green Growth prepares for Makerspace opening

Guam Green Growth prepares for Makerspace opening UOG President Thomas Krise and Senior Vice Provost Anita Borja-Enriquez pose with cutting boards that were engraved using a laser cutter from the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub located in the Chamoru Village. The G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub includes a variety of tools and equipment that will be used to turn waste products into marketable products. Cathleen Moore-Linn, the executive director of the Research Corporation of the University of Guam, holds a pen stand that was created using the laser cutter at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation

September 16, 2021
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G3 Community Garden to provide education and inspiration for healthy and sustainable living

G3 Community Garden to provide education and inspiration for healthy and sustainable living Previous Next A newly developed community garden across from the Guam Museum in Hagåtña will be a place where residents can learn, volunteer, and gain inspiration for sustainable living.   The garden is a project of the island-wide Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative, a public-private partnership facilitated by the Center for Island Sustainability at the University of Guam and supported by the Office of the Governor that creates solutions to sustainability challenges and fosters the island’s alignment with the United Nations’ 17 Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).  The community garden addresses SDG #2: Zero Hunger, SDG #3: Good

September 14, 2021
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G3 Conservation Corps helps plant more than 2,000 trees to prevent erosion

G3 Conservation Corps helps plant more than 2,000 trees to prevent erosion The growing reforestation movement was in full display as more than 2,000 trees were planted in the hills of Malesso’ on July 24 by the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability alongside the Department of Agriculture Forestry Division, and more than 200 interns and volunteers. The effort was part of the As Gadao Manell Watershed Restoration Project and one of several Island Beautification Task Force activities organized by the Office of the Lieutenant Governor of Guam to commemorate Guam’s 77th Liberation Day.  “[The

August 31, 2021
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UOG receives national award for sustainability leadership of Guam Green Growth

UOG receives national award for sustainability leadership of Guam Green Growth The University of Guam is one of 11 universities to win a 2021 Excellence and Innovation Award from the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The UOG Center for Island Sustainability received the Sustainability and Sustainable Development Award for facilitating climate and sustainability solutions in the community through the island-wide Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative. “To receive one of 11 awards among the association’s membership of 400 public colleges and universities is quite telling that we — as a university and as an island — are not only effectively leading our

August 27, 2021
Mayors holding G3 Commitment badges they were awarded
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G3 Commitment

The Guam Green Growth Commitment program invites the community to participate in creating a sustainable future for our island. Businesses, non-profits, educational institutions, and community groups can earn badges linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in recognition of their actions to advance sustainability. THE BADGES The badges are linked to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Therefore, there are 17 badges that businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and community groups can apply for and attain. HOW TO ACHIEVE A BADGE To attain a Guam Green Growth Commitment badge, your organization must uphold the principles of demonstrating local leadership

August 23, 2021
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VIDEO: Governor Lou Leon Guerrero addresses the GLIPSA Community Coordination Call

Add Your Heading Text Here Governor Lou Leon Guerrero, a new Global Island Partnership Leader, had an inspiring message for attendees of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) Community Coordination call today. Guam is a member of GLISPA whose mission is to promote action to build resilient and sustainable island communities by inspiring leadership, catalyzing commitments and facilitating collaboration for all islands. #Guam #GLISPA #Sustainability #GuamGreenGrowth

August 13, 2021
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12 village mayors recognized for advancing UN SDGs

12 village mayors recognized for advancing UN SDGs At the Mayors Council of Guam meeting Wednesday, July 7, the Guam Green Growth (G3) team awarded plaques to twelve village mayors for their efforts in advancing the first and second Sustainable Development Goals of “No Poverty” and “Zero Hunger.”   The mayors were recognized for their participation in the Guam Green Growth Commitment (G3C) badge program. The G3C program recognizes and rewards participation from businesses, organizations, educational institutions, and community groups in developing and creating sustainable practices that align with the Guam Green Growth Action Framework and the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals.   At the MCOG meeting, Dr. Austin Shelton, UOG Center for Island Sustainability

August 10, 2021
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