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# Guam Green Growth

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- [UOG's Fish Fest to celebrate fisheries, research, and culture](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-fish-fest-to-celebrate-fisheries-research-and-culture/) - 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.
- [UOG announces extension of CIS2026 in partnership with NMC in Saipan](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-announces-extension-of-cis2026-in-partnership-with-nmc-in-saipan/) - 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).
- [UOG students recognized by the Guam Legislature for excellence at SACNAS Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-students-recognized-by-the-guam-legislature-for-excellence-at-sacnas-conference/) - 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.
- [UOG sustainability partners unite to welcome students at orientation with comprehensive outreach experience](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-sustainability-partners-unite-to-welcome-students-at-orientation-with-comprehensive-outreach-experience/) - 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.
- [Emma Perez joins University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant as fiscal officer](https://guamgreengrowth.org/emma-perez-joins-university-of-guam-center-for-island-sustainability-and-sea-grant-as-fiscal-officer/) - 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.
- [UOG recruiting members for the sixth season of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-recruiting-members-for-the-sixth-season-of-the-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps/) - 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.
- [Community rallies at “Our Ocean, Our Voice” workshop to provide comments on deep sea mining as final chance to submit comment approaches](https://guamgreengrowth.org/community-rallies-at-our-ocean-our-voice-workshop-to-provide-comments-on-deep-sea-mining-as-final-chance-to-submit-comment-approaches/) - 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.
- [Governor, Lt. Governor Host Public Workshop to Help Guam Comment on Federal Deep-Sea Mining Proposal](https://guamgreengrowth.org/governor-lt-governor-host-public-workshop-to-help-guam-comment-on-federal-deep-sea-mining-proposal/) - 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.
- [UOG Interns Showcase Innovation in Sustainability at Green Growth Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-interns-showcase-innovation-in-sustainability-at-green-growth-hub/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS & Sea Grant celebrate new Navigating Home fellows](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-sea-grant-celebrate-new-navigating-home-fellows/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS and Sea Grant Celebrate "Homecoming" at Alumni Mixer Benefiting Endowment Fund](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-sea-grant-celebrate-homecoming-at-alumni-mixer-benefiting-endowment-fund/) - 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.
- [Call for Proposals Opens for 2026 UOG Conference on Island Sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/call-for-proposals-opens-for-2026-uog-conference-on-island-sustainability/) - 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.
- [UOG unveils cover and launches 2026 Tide Chart Calendar with shoreline catches in the spotlight](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-unveils-cover-and-launches-2026-tide-chart-calendar-with-shoreline-catches-in-the-spotlight/) - 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.
- [UOG launches inaugural G3 GROW Corps with focus on watershed restoration](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-launches-inaugural-g3-grow-corps-with-focus-on-watershed-restoration/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS and Sea Grant collaborate with partners at Korea Sea Grant Week](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-sea-grant-collaborate-with-partners-at-korea-sea-grant-week/) - The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant (UOG CIS & Sea Grant) joined an international delegation at Korea Sea Grant Week in November, strengthening partnerships between Korean and American marine conservation programs.
- [GROW in Malojloj wraps up 2025 season with final tree-planting event](https://guamgreengrowth.org/grow-in-malojloj-wraps-up-2025-season-with-final-tree-planting-event/) - 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.
- [UOG researcher presents Guam's bat conservation efforts at international seminar in Belgium](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-researcher-presents-guams-bat-conservation-efforts-at-international-seminar-in-belgium/) - 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.
- [UOG students earn national recognition at 2025 SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-students-earn-national-recognition-at-2025-sacnas-ndistem-conference/) - 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.
- [UOG and NAVFAC host brown tree snake workshop and hunt to curb invasive species population](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-navfac-host-brown-tree-snake-workshop-and-hunt-to-curb-invasive-species-population/) - 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).
- [UOG CIS & Sea Grant postpones GROW In Malojloj planting event](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-sea-grant-postpones-grow-in-malojloj-planting-event/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS & Sea Grant hosts Guam Habitat Conservation Plan town hall meetings](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-sea-grant-hosts-guam-habitat-conservation-plan-town-hall-meetings/) - 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).
- [Guam Green Growth Makerspace to hold weaving and laser engraver workshops to close out October](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-makerspace-to-hold-weaving-and-laser-engraver-workshops-to-close-out-october/) - 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.
- [UOG and NMC partner on new Kupu Conservation Corps in Saipan to empower green workforce](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-nmc-partner-on-new-kupu-conservation-corps-in-saipan-to-empower-green-workforce/) - 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.
- [From tank to table: UOG’s aquaculture tilapia makes its culinary debut at Maila Ta Fan Chesa](https://guamgreengrowth.org/from-tank-to-table-uogs-aquaculture-tilapia-makes-its-culinary-debut-at-maila-ta-fan-chesa/) - 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.
- [UOG’s G3 Makerspace hosts 3D printing workshop that connects goals with skills](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-g3-makerspace-hosts-3d-printing-workshop-that-connects-goals-with-skills/) - 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.
- [UOG’s new REEF program opens sustainability opportunities beyond science majors](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-new-reef-program-opens-sustainability-opportunities-beyond-science-majors/) - 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.
- [Graduates of UOG’s G3 Kupu Conservation Corps challenged to make a difference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/graduates-of-uogs-g3-kupu-conservation-corps-challenged-to-make-a-difference/) - 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.
- [UOG, G3 start Sustainable September with proclamation highlighting partnerships for the SDGs](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-g3-start-sustainable-september-with-proclamation-highlighting-partnerships-for-the-sdgs/) - 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.
- [MCA, ACF and UOG CIS and Sea Grant announce teams and special ingredients for Maila Ta Fan Chesa event](https://guamgreengrowth.org/mca-acf-and-uog-cis-and-sea-grant-announce-teams-and-special-ingredients-for-maila-ta-fan-chesa-event/) - 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.
- [UOG’s Guam Green Growth and Yoña mayor’s office team up for cliff side tree planting project](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-guam-green-growth-and-yona-mayors-office-team-up-for-cliff-side-tree-planting-project/) - 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.
- [Micronesian Chefs’ Association’s Maila Ta Fan Chesa returns to celebrate local chefs and cuisine, welcomes American Culinary Federation and UOG for aquaculture spotlight](https://guamgreengrowth.org/micronesian-chefs-associations-maila-ta-fan-chesa-returns-to-celebrate-local-chefs-and-cuisine-welcomes-american-culinary-federation-and-uog-for-aquaculture-spotlight/) - 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.
- [G3 Makerspace kicks off plastic collection drive to refurbish school desks](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-makerspace-kicks-off-plastic-collection-drive-to-refurbish-school-desks/) - 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.
- [Collector donates thousands of shells to UOG Biorepository](https://guamgreengrowth.org/collector-donates-thousands-of-shells-to-uog-biorepository/) - A retired shell enthusiast recently donated thousands of shells to the Guam NSF EPSCoR Biorepository at the University of Guam, many of which were collected on Guam during the 1960s, to be added to its historical collection.
- [UOG unveils 2024 CIS & Sea Grant Impact Book, showcasing project progress and over 33x ROI on local funds](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-unveils-2024-cis-sea-grant-impact-book-showcasing-project-progress-and-over-33x-roi-on-local-funds/) - 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.
- [WEEK IN REVIEW: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps learns about the waste system on Guam](https://guamgreengrowth.org/week-in-review-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-learns-about-the-waste-system-on-guam/) - WEEK IN REVIEW: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps learns about the waste system on Guam 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
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps sprouts new skills during Farm to Table workshop at UOG Triton Farm](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-sprouts-new-skills-during-farm-to-table-workshop-at-uog-triton-farm/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) continues to collect seeds of wisdom this week at the UOG Triton Farm in Dededo.
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps learns Food Security & Food Sovereignty at GSC Food Resiliency Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-learns-food-security-food-sovereignty-at-gsc-food-resiliency-hub/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) rolled up its sleeves and partnered with Guåhån Sustainable Cultures (GSC) during the week of June 9, for a deep dive into food sustainability and agriculture.
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assists with sea turtle monitoring program](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-assists-with-sea-turtle-monitoring-program/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps clears path for youth at Island Girl Power](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-clears-path-for-youth-at-island-girl-power/) - 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.
- [G3CC marches toward sustainability at 81st Liberation Day Parade](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-marches-toward-sustainability-at-81st-liberation-day-parade/) - 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.
- [G3CC catches snakes and new skills at invasive species training](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-catches-snakes-new-skills-at-invasive-species-training/) - 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.
- [G3CC Dives into Fisheries Management at Week-Long Workshop](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-dives-into-fisheries-management-at-week-long-workshop/) - 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.
- [UOG plants over 1200 trees at first GROW in Malojloj event of the year](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-plants-over-1200-trees-at-first-grow-in-malojloj-event-of-the-year/) - 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.
- [Plant some trees at UOG’s GROW in Malojloj event this weekend](https://guamgreengrowth.org/plant-some-trees-at-uogs-grow-in-malojloj-event-this-weekend/) - 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.
- [UOG celebrates Marshall Islands' Green Growth launch, highlights regional collaboration](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-celebrates-marshall-islands-green-growth-launch-highlights-regional-collaboration/) - 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.
- [UOG School of Engineering research at G3 Makerspace explores plastic as construction material](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-school-of-engineering-research-at-g3-makerspace-explores-plastic-as-construction-material/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub is collaborating with Ernesto Guades, Ph.D., an assistant professor at the University of Guam School of Engineering, on a research project exploring how certain types of recyclable plastic can be prototyped into construction materials.
- [UOG to distribute free can bins and support recycling at 81st Guam Liberation Day Parade](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-to-distribute-free-can-bins-and-support-recycling-at-81st-guam-liberation-day-parade/) - 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.
- [Budding scientists tackle real-world challenges at UOG INCLUDES STEM Symposium](https://guamgreengrowth.org/budding-scientists-tackle-real-world-challenges-at-uog-includes-stem-symposium/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth reports regional and local initiatives at July meeting](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-reports-regional-and-local-initiatives-at-july-meeting/) - 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.
- [UOG surveys shows strong support for ocean renewable energy](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-surveys-shows-strong-support-for-ocean-renewable-energy/) - 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.
- [Homegrown talent comes back: UOG Navigating Home fellow looks at local solutions at G3 Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/homegrown-talent-comes-back-uog-navigating-home-fellow-looks-at-local-solutions-at-g3-makerspace/) - “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.
- [UOG CIS & Sea Grant launch second cohort of Community Backyard Aquaponics Systems program, expanding food security efforts](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-sea-grant-launch-second-cohort-of-community-backyard-aquaponics-systems-program-expanding-food-security-efforts/) - 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.
- [UOG’s Taylor dives deep with new rabbitfish book](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-taylor-dives-deep-with-new-rabbitfish-book/) - 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).
- [Mendiola ready to make sustainable impact after term as UOG CIS and Sea Grant intern](https://guamgreengrowth.org/mendiola-ready-to-make-sustainable-impact-after-term-as-uog-cis-and-sea-grant-intern/) - Zachary Mendiola, a dedicated student intern from the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, has spent the past five months making a significant impact at the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub. His transformative experience at the cutting-edge facility has not only honed his skills in sustainable practices but also solidified his passion for environmental stewardship on Guam.
- [UOG’s Shelton profiled for SDG leadership by UN initiative](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-shelton-profiled-for-sdg-leadership-by-un-initiative/) - 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.
- [UOG announces recruitment for first-ever Guam Green Growth GROW Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-announces-recruitment-for-first-ever-guam-green-growth-grow-corps/) - Guam Green Growth (G3), a partnership between the University of Guam and the Office of the Governor, recently announced the launch of recruitment for the brand-new Guam Green Growth Guam Restoration of Watersheds Conservation Corps (G3 GROW Corps).
- [Students board the Nautilus vessel before Marianas Trench expedition](https://guamgreengrowth.org/students-board-the-nautilus-vessel-before-marianas-trench-expedition/) - 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.
- [UOG and Guam DoAg host CNMI reps for State Wildlife Action Plan workshop](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-guam-doag-host-cnmi-reps-for-state-wildlife-action-plan-workshop/) - The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant’s Island Conservation Lab (UOG CIS & Sea Grant ICL) and the Guam Department of Agriculture Division of Aquatic and Wildlife Resources (DAWR) hosted representatives from the CNMI Department of Fish and Wildlife (CNMI DFW) for a two-day workshop on the Guam and CNMI State Wildlife Action Plans (SWAP).
- [UOG opens applications for summer math programs](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-opens-applications-for-summer-math-programs/) - 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.
- [A University of Guam student researcher is making significant strides in understanding the resilience of coral reefs in the face of climate change](https://guamgreengrowth.org/a-university-of-guam-student-researcher-is-making-significant-strides-in-understanding-the-resilience-of-coral-reefs-in-the-face-of-climate-change/) - 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.
- [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](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-center-for-island-sustainability-sea-grant-partners-with-south-koreas-gyeongin-sea-grant-program-to-bring-new-digital-twin-tech-to-the-island/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth continues support and partnership with Guam Unique Merchandise & Art program](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-continues-support-and-partnership-with-guam-unique-merchandise-art-program/) - Entrepreneurs participating in the Guam Unique Merchandise and Art (GUMA) training program received an insightful presentation today from the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub team. The session, a long-standing component of the GUMA curriculum, highlighted the principles of the circular economy and the opportunities it presents for local artisans and businesses.
- [UOG introduces 5th G3 Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-introduces-5th-g3-conservation-corps/) - The University of Guam (UOG) has announced 12 new participants for the Guam Green Growth (G3) Kupu Conservation Corps, marking its expansion into a six-month program that offers enhanced training and benefits.
- [At Our Ocean Conference, UOG’s Shelton and other island leaders unveil next phase in Green Growth collaboration](https://guamgreengrowth.org/at-our-ocean-conference-uogs-shelton-and-other-island-leaders-unveil-next-phase-in-green-growth-collaboration/) - 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.
- [CIS2025 MONDAY: Collaborative, innovative solutions at Conference on Island Sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/cis2025-monday-collaborative-innovative-solutions-at-conference-on-island-sustainability/) - 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.
- [UOG Sustainability Conference townhall explores ocean and wave energy for the island](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-sustainability-conference-townhall-explores-ocean-and-wave-energy-for-the-island/) - 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.
- [G3 regional partner CNMI Green Growth reports food security initiatives at CIS2025](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-regional-partner-cnmi-green-growth-reports-food-security-initiatives-at-cis2025/) - 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.
- [First Green Growth Summit at CIS2025 celebrates Guam's role in expanding movement across Micronesia](https://guamgreengrowth.org/first-green-growth-summit-at-cis2025-celebrates-guams-role-in-expanding-movement-across-micronesia/) - 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.
- [Marshall Islands joins Green Growth movement, commits to 100% renewable energy at UOG sustainability conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/marshall-islands-joins-green-growth-movement-commits-to-100-renewable-energy-at-uog-sustainability-conference/) - 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.
- [Initial results of valuation study show G3's socio-economic potential](https://guamgreengrowth.org/initial-results-of-valuation-study-show-g3s-socio-economic-potential/) - 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.
- [University of Guam opens CHalan Deskubre Hub, bringing place-based science to youth](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-opens-chalan-deskubre-hub-bringing-place-based-science-to-youth/) - 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.
- [PI-CASC to host student research symposium at 16th UOG Conference on Island Sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/pi-casc-to-host-student-research-symposium-at-16th-uog-conference-on-island-sustainability/) - 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.
- [UOG announces RMI President Heine as Keynote Speaker for this year’s Conference on Island Sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-announces-rmi-president-heine-as-keynote-speaker-for-this-years-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.
- [Mayors eager and excited for fifth season of Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/mayors-eager-and-excited-for-fifth-season-of-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps/) - The Mayors Council of Guam is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming launch of the fifth season of the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC). The program, known for its impactful island beautification and conservation efforts, has garnered strong support from both incumbent and newly elected mayors across the island.
- [UOG’s Guam Green Growth Makerspace celebrates CHamoru Month with cultural workshops](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-guam-green-growth-makerspace-celebrates-chamoru-month-with-cultural-workshops/) - 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.
- [UOG innovates for new conservation funding strategies, seeks community input](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-innovates-for-new-conservation-funding-strategies-seeks-community-input/) - 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.
- [New Guam Green Growth Art Corps Mural Unveiled in Hagåtña, Celebrating Sustainability and Island Culture](https://guamgreengrowth.org/new-guam-green-growth-art-corps-mural-unveiled-in-hagatna-celebrating-sustainability-and-island-culture/) - The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth (G3) program unveiled their latest Art Corps mural at the CHamoru VIllage in Hagatna.
- [UOG EPSCoR and INCLUDES introduce 2025 undergraduate fellows](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-epscor-and-includes-introduce-2025-undergraduate-fellows/) - 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.
- [UOG Student Researcher presents innovative solution for vape battery waste at G3 Makerspace Science Café](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-student-researcher-presents-innovative-solution-for-vape-battery-waste-at-g3-makerspace-science-cafe/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth Makerspace Inspires Future Innovators at Tiyan High School Boot Camp Fair](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-makerspace-inspires-future-innovators-at-tiyan-high-school-boot-camp-fair/) - Guam Green Growth Makerspace Inspires Future Innovators at Tiyan High School Boot Camp Fair The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub recently participated in the Tiyan High School Business Arts and Information Technology (BAIT) Boot Camp Fair, igniting a spark of creativity and entrepreneurship in the island’s future leaders.The G3 Makerspace,
- [Tech Skills Boosted at G3 Makerspace Computer Repair Workshop](https://guamgreengrowth.org/tech-skills-boosted-at-g3-makerspace-computer-repair-workshop/) - Tech Skills Boosted at G3 Makerspace Computer Repair Workshop The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub recently partnered with MacTech Guam to host a two-day computer repair workshop. The event provided participants with valuable hands-on experience in troubleshooting, repairing, and maintaining computers.Empowering the CommunityThe workshop covered a range of topics, including:Basic
- [UOG workshop reveals findings on tackling crown-of-thorns outbreaks](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-workshop-reveals-findings-on-tackling-crown-of-thorns-outbreaks/) - 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.
- [UOG’s inaugural Fish Fest brings message of conservation, culture and safety](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-inaugural-fish-fest-brings-message-of-conservation-culture-and-safety/) - 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.
- [UOG seeking input for Guam State Wildlife Action Plan](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-seeking-input-for-guam-state-wildlife-action-plan/) - 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).
- [UOG and Mactech to hold two-day computer repair workshop](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-mactech-to-hold-two-day-computer-repair-workshop/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps now recruiting for fifth season](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-now-recruiting-for-fifth-season/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth celebrates Conservation Corps graduates](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-celebrates-conservation-corps-graduates/) - Members of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps capped off their five months of full-time hands-on training through a graduation ceremony held on Wednesday, August 18, 2022, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex (Adelup) in Hagåtña.
- [Guam Green Growth shares Sustainable Development Goals with students at Phoenix Center](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-shares-sustainable-development-goals-with-students-at-father-duenas/) - A group of lively middle school students at Father Duenas Memorial School gathered in a circle around 17 colorful tiles depicting the United Nations sanctioned Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The Guam Green Growth (G3) team was there to interact with the students and get a conversation going on how to adapt the goals for the communities in Guam.
- [Sustainability funding, food security, climate literacy and other updates from Guam Green Growth Steering Committee meeting ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/sustainability-funding-food-security-climate-literacy-and-other-updates-from-guam-green-growth-steering-committee-meeting/) - At this month’s Guam Green Growth (G3) Steering committee meeting, members reported several current initiatives that support food security, renewable energy, healthy communities as well as upcoming funding opportunities to achieve the action items under the G3 Action Framework.
- [G3 Innovation Hub workshop allows community to make art and learn about traditional medicine](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-innovation-hub-workshop-allows-community-to-make-art-and-learn-about-traditional-medicine/) - As part of the fourth installment of the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub’s “Seed Talk Sessions,” the facility held a printmaking workshop facilitated by Roldy Aguero Ablao, a queer mixed CHamoru artist and cultural practitioner who explores culture and identity through printmaking, fashion, and more.
- [UOG CIS and Guam Green Growth celebrate Sustainable September](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-guam-green-growth-celebrate-sustainable-september/) - Joined by her Guam Green Growth Co-chair and president of the University of Guam Thomas Krise, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero proclaimed the month of September to be Sustainable September at a special proclamation signing held at Adelup.
- [First-ever Arbor Festival to kick off Arbor Month celebration](https://guamgreengrowth.org/first-ever-arbor-festival-to-kick-off-arbor-month-celebration/) - Department of Agriculture (DOAG) Forestry and Soil Resources Division (FRSD), with UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant and several small businesses invites the community to join us at Jeff’s Pirates Cove on October 1, 2022 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. for Ridge to Reef festivities with ArborFest, a celebration of trees and all they do for our island ecosystems.
- [Corporate responsibility workshop leads social lesson at Innovation Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/corporate-responsibility-workshop-leads-social-lesson-at-innovation-hub/) - The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub played host to a Corporate Social Responsibility workshop featuring Ericka Anderson, co-founder of the Guam Human Rights Initiative.
- [Guam Green Growth and Guahan Sustainable Culture confirm newest community garden partnership](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-and-guahan-sustainable-culture-confirm-newest-community-garden-partnership/) - The University of Guam-Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative will break ground on another community garden at the Dededo Sports Complex in October, following the successful launching of the project last year.
- [New G3 Community Garden set for ground raising in Dededo](https://guamgreengrowth.org/new-g3-community-garden-set-for-ground-raising-in-dededo/) - Through the University of Guam-Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative, a new community garden will be built in Northern Guam this November to provide a space for the residents of Dededo and Yigo to learn sustainable backyard gardening and participatory and equitable food production.
- [Sustainable alliances highlighted at G3 Steering Committee meeting](https://guamgreengrowth.org/sustainable-alliances-highlighted-at-g3-steering-committee-meeting/) - At the Guam Green Growth (G3) steering committee meeting in October, members discussed the strategic alliances and opportunities that the multi-agency committee could pursue in the near future, including a regional commitment to address climate change and other issues across the Pacific.
- [Sustainable Spotlight: Professors share their sustainable home](https://guamgreengrowth.org/sustainable-spotlight-retired-professors-share-their-sustainable-home/) - A house that sits atop an elevated land in Talo’fo’fo’ attracts passers-by with its unique glass exterior. But beyond its curb appeal, the home has more to offer — it is also a model of sustainable design and function, according to its homeowners, social work professors Gerhard Schwab and Vivian Dames.
- [<strong>UOG students make waves, broaden connections at SACNAS</strong> ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-students-make-waves-broaden-connections-at-sacnas/) - More than the experience of attending a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) event outside the island, the University of Guam delegation also earned accolades, learned more about diversity and expanded their network at the National Diversity in STEM (NDiSTEM) conference in Puerto Rico.
- [Shelton speaks on island struggles and gains at Obama Foundation forum](https://guamgreengrowth.org/shelton-speaks-on-island-struggles-and-gains-at-obama-foundation-forum/) - Amidst the decline of democratic processes across the globe, how do marginalized communities climate-proof democracy? Austin Shelton, PhD, director of University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, joined changemakers in discussing this issue at a recent forum organized by the Obama Foundation.
- [G3 and GSC launch first-ever Guam Grower's Calendar to kick-off 2023](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-and-gsc-launch-first-ever-guam-growers-calendar-to-kick-off-2023/) - The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS), Sea Grant, Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative, and the National Science Foundation EPSCoR program officially launched two community calendars for 2023 at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub.
- [Guam Green Growth raises ground on third community garden](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-raises-ground-on-third-community-garden/) - The Dededo Sports Complex is the site of the Guam Green Growth (G3) and Guahan Sustainable Culture’s (GSC) third community garden. The ground raising was held on November 1st with members of the community, dignitaries, and volunteers out to celebrate the occasion.
- [<strong>G3 Conservation Corps alum helps grow native <em>ifit</em> trees at CIS</strong>](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-alum-helps-grow-native-ifit-trees-at-cis/) - One of the plant nurseries at the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) is filling up with native ifit seedlings thanks to the addition of Jacob Concepcion to the team.
- [<strong>Stakeholders join to address housing needs on Guam</strong>](https://guamgreengrowth.org/stakeholders-join-to-address-housing-needs-on-guam/) - The UOG Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) and Sea Grant were honored to be a part of the first Guam Homeless Coalition Conference at the Hyatt Regency Guam on Nov. 10, 2022.
- [<strong>UOG Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps recruiting 12 </strong>](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-recruiting-12/) - The University of Guam is recruiting for the third cohort of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC).
- [<strong>Guam Green Growth Shares Success with Region </strong>](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-shares-success-with-region/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Steering Committee Co-Chairs, Lt. Governor Joshua F. Tenorio and UOG Center for Island Sustainability & Sea Grant Director Dr. Austin Shelton, conducted a series of presentations and discussions with President of Palau Surangel Whipps Jr. and his Cabinet earlier this month. Following the success of G3 implementation projects, new funding from the Local2030 Islands Network and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration will enable Guam to help neighboring islands establish their own green growth initiatives. The regional coalition will create new green industries and jobs to support a sustainable and prosperous future.
- [<strong> UOG's Mandapat selected for Obama Foundation Leadership Program</strong>](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-mandapat-selected-for-obama-foundation-leadership-program/) - Kyle Mandapat, assistant director for communications at the University of Guam Sea Grant and Center for Island Sustainability, has been selected for the Obama Foundation 2023 Leaders Asia-Pacific program.
- [UOG CIS and Sea Grant team work for waste free Charter Day celebration](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-sea-grant-team-work-for-waste-free-charter-day-celebration/) - On March 2nd, 2023, the University of Guam held its 55th Charter Day celebration and the Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) and Sea Grant were there to initiate and implement a zero-waste festivity.
- [<strong>UOG to build solar carport EV charging facility on Guam</strong> ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-to-build-solar-carport-ev-charging-facility-on-guam/) - The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant will soon embark on a renewable energy project that would support the construction of the first public solar carport charging facility for electric vehicles on Guam.
- [Schnabel ready to dive into the Micronesia Challenge](https://guamgreengrowth.org/schnabel-ready-to-dive-into-the-micronesia-challenge/) - The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant welcomes Clémentine Turgeon Schnabel, who brings a wealth of experience to the team and will be working on the regional Micronesian Challenge as the project coordinator for Guam. She will be working closely with Fran Castro and Vangie Lujan to coordinate conservation projects in Guam. She will also be working on the recently awarded US Fish & Wildlife Foundation grant of 1.5 million for watershed restoration with GROW planting trees in order to establish carbon credits for eligible companies.
- [<strong>G3 unveils Art Corps, lineup features emerging and seasoned artists</strong> ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-unveils-art-corps-lineup-features-emerging-and-seasoned-artists/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative and the University of Guam launched their inaugural Art Corps program at the G3 Makerspace and Innovation Hub. The G3 Art Corps aims to provide a platform for artistic expression while promoting island sustainability.
- [G3CC Recap - Island Beautification - Mural Prep](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-recap/) - The G3 Conservation Corps had another week packed with diverse activities designed to enhance and protect Guahan’s natural resources.
- [UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant donates fish to Mangilao Mayor's Office](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-center-for-island-sustainability-and-sea-grant-donates-fish-to-mangilao-mayors-office/) - As part of recovery efforts post super typhoon Mawar, the University of Guam Sea Grant’s aquaculture program stepped up to help its own community by donating fresh tilapia to the Mangilao Mayor’s Office on Friday, May 26.
- [G3 Conservation Corps assists in campus post-typhoon clean-up ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-assists-in-campus-post-typhoon-clean-up/) - A day after typhoon Mawar left a trail of destruction all over the island, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) got down to work by helping out with on-campus cleanup at the University of Guam.
- [Gallery: G3CC assists at the debris station](https://guamgreengrowth.org/gallery-g3cc-assists-at-the-debris-station/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps volunteered alongside the Guam Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers at the debris and waste collection site in Tiyan, Barrigada.
- [G3CC Typhoon Mawar cleanup Before and After](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-typhoon-mawar-cleanup-before-and-after/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps has been hard at work assisting with the cleanup efforts through the island.
- [Gallery: CHamoru Village cleanup work by G3CC](https://guamgreengrowth.org/gallery-chamoru-village-cleanup-work-by-g3cc/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps joined the CHamoru Village community in the cleanup efforts at the Hagatna landmark.
- [G3 Conservation Corps digs into Biosecurity with the DoAg](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-digs-into-biosecurity-with-the-do/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps dug in and learned about protecting our island and our resources as they spent the week with the biosecurity team at the Department of Agriculture.
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps hunt for invasive brown tree snake](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-hunt-for-invasive-brown-tree-snake/) - In June, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3) took on the most notorious invasive species on island, the Brown Treesnake (BTS). No matter what their level of comfort for handling snakes, they all enthusiastically entered the classroom at USGS (United States Geological Survey) in Ritidian and got down to the business of learning about BTS.
- [Traditional navigation takes center stage with Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/traditional-navigation-takes-center-stage-with-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps/) - Master Navigator Larry Riagetel gave the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps a lesson in Island Wisdom and Traditional Navigating this month as a part of the five-month long G3CC Season.
- [G3 Makerspace hosts Lil Sprouts camp with GSC](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-makerspace-hosts-lil-sprouts-camp-with-gsc/) - The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub hosted students of the Guahan Sustainable Culture Lil Sprouts Academy this month.
- [Guam National Wildlife Refuge Ritidian Unit leads lesson on conservation with Guam Green Growth](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-national-wildlife-refuge-ritidian-unit-leads-lesson-on-conservation-with-guam-green-growth/) - The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps spent the day with the Guam National Wildlife Refuge Ritidian Unit to learn more about conservation on the island.
- [Making a difference: G3 Conservation Corps cleans up local school](https://guamgreengrowth.org/making-a-difference-g3-conservation-corps-cleans-up-local-school/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps recently lent a helping hand to the island’s Southern community by joining forces with volunteers to clean up M.U. Lujan Elementary School in Yona on Wednesday, August 2. This cleanup marked their final volunteer effort before they graduate from the program later this month.
- [UOG Celebrates Third G3 Conservation Corps Graduation ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-celebrates-third-g3-conservation-corps-graduation/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative at the University of Guam celebrated the graduation of its third conservation corps cohort on Friday, August 11, at the Sinajana Community Arts Hall.
- [UOG Sea Grant launches new conservation corps for regional impact](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-sea-grant-launches-new-conservation-corps-for-regional-impact/) - Following three successful seasons of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant launched the new regional-focused G3 Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps at the UOG Residence Halls on Friday, September 1.
- [Plastics drive kicks off at G3 Makerspace and Innovation Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/bring-yo/) - Every Wednesday from 3pm to 8pm is the dedicated time for people to drop off their clean #2 and #5 plastic containers at House 114 (formerly the Chocolate Factory).
- [G3 Local2030 Conservation Corps digs into trash](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-local2030-conservation-corps-digs-into-trash/) - Two weeks after its official launch in September, the Guam Green Growth (G3) Local2030 Conservation Islands Network Conservation Corps (G3 Local2030 Conservation Corps) has already rolled up its sleeves, conducting a waste audit at the residence halls.
- [UOG and University of Hawai’i Sea Grant partner to expand Green Growth Initiative](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-university-of-hawaii-sea-grant-partner-to-expand-green-growth-initiative/) - The University of Guam announced the expansion of the Green Growth Initiative across the Western Pacific. A $1.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of State via the NOAA National Sea Grant College Program will strengthen the partnership between the UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant and the University ofHawai’i Sea Grant College Program.
- [Catalyzing sustainable change: G3 initiatives shine at BSP symposium](https://guamgreengrowth.org/catalyzing-sustainable-change-g3-initiatives-shine-at-bsp-symposium/) - At the 8th Assembly of Planners Symposium organized by the Bureau of Statistics and Plans, Kyle Mandapat, UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant Associate Director for Communications and Community Engagement, delivered a presentation on advancing sustainable development through the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative.
- [G3 Makerspace workshop: Crafting new things from discarded plastic ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-makerspace-workshop-crafting-new-things-from-discarded-plastic/) - During the workshop, Abby Crain, the coordinator of G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub, demonstrated techniques to transform discarded plastic bags into wallets, purses, and pouches.
- [UOG’s Guam Green Growth features sustainable art and fashion at DFS](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-guam-green-growth-features-sustainable-art-and-fashion-at-dfs/) - The event took place on Thursday, September 28, as one of three events marking the culmination of Sustainable September. On Friday, a wave will happen from 4:30 to 5:30 in front of DFS T Galleria to wrap upthe month-long celebration, and Saturday morning will feature a tree planting event inInalåhan at the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative Ugum projectsite.
- [Local2030 Conservation Corps learns environmental justice in summit ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/local2030-conservation-corps-learns-environmental-justice-in-summit/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Local2030 Conservation Corps actively participated in the two-day “Making Waves: For Peace and Climate Justice Summit,” gaining profound insights into environmental justice issues.
- [‘Trick or Trees’ sow seeds of sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/trick-or-trees-sow-seeds-of-sustainability/) - Despite rain and various ghouls roaming around the Tarzan Falls area of Talofo’fo’, nothing could spook over 80 volunteers from participating in the Guam Department of Agriculture (DoAg) Trick or Trees event on Saturday October 28. This costumed tree planting affair aimed to help stave off erosion.
- [Townhall explores ocean and wave energy for Guam](https://guamgreengrowth.org/townhall-explores-ocean-and-wave-energy-for-guam/) - Islands like Guam face the challenge of developing resilient electricity infrastructure and energy systems, often relying on expensive and unreliable systems vulnerable to natural disasters and rising energy costs. To address this challenge, the University of Guam Sea Grant hosted a town hall meeting on November 15 to gather stakeholder input on the viability of using ocean and wave energy systems.
- [Shelton: Peace and sovereignty go hand in hand with island sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/shelton-peace-and-sovereignty-go-hand-in-hand-with-island-sustainability/) - Guam’s path to sovereignty and peace includes producing more locally, trading better, and circularizing the economy, according to Austin Shelton, PhD, Director of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant.
- [Discovering 3D printing at Hagåtña's G3 Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/discovering-3d-printing-at-hagatnas-g3-makerspace/) - Leading the charge in showcasing the possibilities of 3D printing to the public is the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub, located in Chamorro Village in Hagåtña.
- [GROW Initiative sprouts success at Ugum watershed tree planting](https://guamgreengrowth.org/grow-initiative-sprouts-success-at-ugum-watershed-tree-planting/) - The Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) initiative, supported by the University of Guam Sea Grant, reached a significant milestone in its restoration efforts this month.
- [New science magazine celebrates island wisdom and science](https://guamgreengrowth.org/new-steam-magazine-showcases-island-wisdom/) - Emphasizing the significance of traditional knowledge in science, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant unveiled the inaugural issue of CHalan Deskubre magazine on December 9, at the Micronesia Mall, with this theme at its core.
- [Guam Green Growth looking for 4th Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-looking-for-4th-conservation-corps/) - Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative’s Conservation Corps program (G3CC).
- [G3 shares food security insights at Sustainability Summit](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-shares-food-security-insights-at-sustainability-summit/) - At the recent 2023 Mo’na Manhoben Sustainability Summit on Food Security, Guam Green Growth (G3) joined a panel of experts in a discussion focused on the challenges hindering food security on Guam and the strategies to overcome them.
- [GROW Initiative continues to thrive into new year](https://guamgreengrowth.org/grow-initiative-continues-to-thrive-into-new-year/) - The year 2023 has been a productive one for the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) Initiative. Though each new year is sure to bring its unique challenges to any person or organization, this past year was made especially difficult with the arrival of Super Typhoon Mawar in May, a cataclysmic weather event which boasted damaging winds of 130 to 140 mph. Despite Mawar devastating Guam, there was still little that could stunt the GROW Initiative’s progress, who still managed to achieve greater success in 2023 than the year previous.
- [Guam G3 lauds new CNMI Green Growth initiative](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-g3-lauds-new-cnmi-green-growth-initiative/) - With the launch of the new Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI) Green Growth Initiative on Friday, January 26, in Saipan, officials from the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative praised the move, considering it a strategic step toward sustainable development in the Micronesian region.
- [Young entrepreneurs receive mentorship from G3 Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/young-entrepreneurs-receive-mentorship-from-g3-makerspace/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub (G3 Makerspace) opened its doors to Junior Achievement (JA) Guam teams as they prepared for a competition for young entrepreneurs.
- [Second cohort completes UOG traditional healing course](https://guamgreengrowth.org/second-cohort-completes-uog-traditional-healing-course/) - The Guam Green Growth Yo’åmte Project, in collaboration with the University of Guam College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences, marked the success of its second traditional healing and medicine class for Fanuchånan 2023 with an awarding of certificates and an åmot presentation centered on the coconut.
- [G3’s biannual meeting highlights progress, emerging opportunities](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3s-biannual-meeting-highlights-progress-emerging-opportunities/) - The UOG Center for Island Sustainability facilitates Guam Green Growth, or G3, in cooperation with the Office of the Governor of Guam and the G3 Working Group, whose members represent all sectors of society. With the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals and G3 Action Framework as a guide, G3 develops tangible solutions to sustainability challenges and contributes to a green economy for the island region.
- [G3 Makerspace mosaic workshop promotes ‘trash into art’](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-makerspace-mosaic-workshop-promotes-trash-into-art/) - With the idea of promoting sustainability and art, the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub held a glass mosaic workshop during which participants transformed recycled glass and pallets into one-of-a-kind pieces. The workshop was held on Thursday, February 29, at the Chamorro Village.
- [UOG's 4th conservation corps boasts diverse lineup](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uogs-4th-conservation-corps-boasts-diverse-lineup/) - They are passionate about the future of our island and entered the newest cohort of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps, a workforce development program by the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant, and the G3 initiative.
- [UOG Calls for Artists: Apply now for Guam Green Growth Art Corps cohort two!](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-calls-for-artists-apply-now-for-guam-green-growth-art-corps-cohort-two/) - The University of Guam (UOG) and the Guam Green Growth initiative are thrilled to announce that applications are now open for the second cohort of the Guam Green Growth Art Corps (G3AC). This exciting program empowers local artists to translate Guam’s sustainability journey into vibrant public murals.
- [Guam to Host 26th Micronesian Islands Forum](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-to-host-26th-micronesian-islands-forum/) - Guam is preparing to host the 26th Micronesian Islands Forum “Writing Our History, Determining Our Future” scheduled for June 3 to June 5, 2024 at the Hyatt Regency Guam. The Micronesian Islands Forum (MIF) is a regional intergovernmental organization composed of island nations and territories in the Micronesia subregion of the Pacific Ocean. Established in 1994, MIF has held regular meetings since then. The most recent meeting was held in February 2023 in Pohnpei, FSM.
- [Artist Corina Benavente paints brighter days through Yoña mural](https://guamgreengrowth.org/artist-corina-benavente-paints-brighter-days-through-yona-mural/) - For Corina Benavente, art transcends mere aesthetics. Whether wielded as a brushstroke on a blank canvas or a spoken word, art, in Benavente’s view, possesses the power to heal. This truth resonated deeply during a personal crisis, when art became her solace.
- [University of Guam wraps up first cohort of the Guam Green Growth Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-wraps-up-first-cohort-of-the-guam-green-growth-local2030-islands-network-conservation-corps/) - Members of the first cohort of the Guam Green Growth Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps (G3LINCC) recently celebrated the completion of their term at the University of Guam.
- [Guam Green Growth Kupu Corps welcomes four new members in 2024](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-kupu-corps-welcomes-four-new-members-in-2024/) - The Guam Green Growth (G3) Kupu Corps welcomes four new members to the program this year, making for a steady increase in membership since its inception in January 2023.
- [Guam to engage in UN Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS4)](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-to-engage-in-un-small-island-developing-states-conference-sids4/) - The Local2030 Islands Network will host its 3rd Leaders’ Summit at the Small Island Developing States Conference (SIDS4) in Antigua and Barbuda on May 29, 2024. The event will build upon previous leader meetings at the UN General Assembly and Our Ocean Conference in Palau. Island heads of state and dignitaries from developed and developing island economies will gather in a peer-to-peer setting, fostering collaborative discussions on shared priorities, action plans, technical requirements, available resources, and collaborative opportunities on shared sustainable development and climate action goals in local and culturally contextualized approaches.
- [Micronesia Charts a Sustainable Course at 26th Islands Forum](https://guamgreengrowth.org/micronesia-charts-a-sustainable-course-at-26th-islands-forum/) - The 26th Micronesian Islands Forum wrapped up this past week in Guam, bringing together leaders and stakeholders from across the region to discuss critical issues facing these island nations.
- [G3 Art Corps unveils next mural in SDG series in Malesso](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-art-corps-unveils-next-mural-in-sdg-series-in-malesso/) - The Guam Green Growth Art Corps (G3AC) recently unveiled a new mural created by artist Ha’ani Bettis in Malesso.
- [UOG giving out free can cages to raise funds for schools and promote recycling at 80th Liberation Day Parade](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-giving-out-free-can-cages-to-raise-funds-for-schools-and-promote-recycling-at-80th-liberation-day-parade/) - The 80th Guam Liberation Parade is shaping up to be a celebration of not just freedom, but also environmental responsibility. The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) are teaming up for a recycling initiative during the festivities.
- [G3CC Recycles Its Way to a Greener Liberation Day](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-recycles-its-way-to-a-greener-liberation-day/) - The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) brought environmental responsibility to the forefront of the 80th Guam Liberation Day Parade. This year’s festivities weren’t just a celebration of freedom, but also a promotion of a sustainable future through a territory-wide recycling effort.
- [From local action to global impact: Guam Green Growth shines at Small Island Developing States Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/from-local-action-to-global-impact-guam-green-growth-shines-at-small-island-developing-states-conference/) - Guam was front and center at the United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in Antigua and Barbuda as Guam Green Growth (G3) Steering Committee co-chair and Lieutenant Governor of Guam Joshua Tenorio played a prominent role at the conference, facilitating a roundtable panel during the 3rd Leaders’ Summit of the Local2030 Islands Network that included Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Palau President Surrangel Whipps Jr., and numerous other heads of state. He also delivered keynote remarks at the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) strategic high-level reception.
- [UOG celebrates the graduation of the fourth Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-celebrates-the-graduation-of-the-fourth-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps/) - The University of Guam (UOG) and the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) celebrated a milestone this month with the graduation of its fourth cohort. The ceremony, held at the Governor’s Complex in Adelup, honored the accomplishments of twelve individuals from all walks of life who dedicated five months to hands-on conservation and sustainability projects across the island.
- [UOG Sea Grant Continues Critical Sea Turtle Conservation Efforts](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-sea-grant-continues-critical-sea-turtle-conservation-efforts/) - 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.
- [From ocean literacy to reef to ridge: UOG introduces new Sea Grant research](https://guamgreengrowth.org/from-ocean-literacy-to-reef-to-ridge-uog-introduces-new-sea-grant-research/) - 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.
- [Demeulenaere makes waves at botany congress in Spain](https://guamgreengrowth.org/demeulenaere-makes-waves-at-botany-congress-in-spain/) - 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.
- [G3 committee reports alliance expansion, Sustainable September plans in August meeting](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-committee-reports-alliance-expansion-sustainable-september-plans-in-august-meeting/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS and Sea Grant featured with two presentations at inaugural UOG Research Forum](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-sea-grant-featured-with-two-presentations-at-inaugural-uog-research-forum/) - 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.
- [Old garments are refreshed and upcycled with screen printing workshop at Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/old-garments-are-refreshed-and-upcycled-with-screen-printing-workshop-at-guam-green-growth-circular-economy-makerspace/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth Kupu Corps fellow completes Forestry internship](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-kupu-corps-fellow-completes-forestry-internship/) - 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.
- [UOG and partners start Sustainable September with proclamation signing](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-partners-start-sustainable-september-with-proclamation-signing/) - 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.
- [UOG and DFS celebrate conservation and native flowers with sustainable art exhibit](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-dfs-celebrate-conservation-and-native-flowers-with-sustainable-art-exhibit/) - Sustainability is growing with the launch of the University of Guam and DFS “Guam in Bloom” sustainable art exhibit.
- [University of Guam hosts successful ‘GROW in Malojloj’ tree planting event and preps for next](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-hosts-successful-grow-in-malojloj-tree-planting-event-and-preps-for-next/) - 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.
- [From composting to aquaponics: UOG's free Sustainable September workshops on Sept. 30](https://guamgreengrowth.org/from-composting-to-aquaponics-uogs-free-sustainable-september-workshops-on-sept-30/) - The University of Guam, the Office of the Governor and Guam Green Growth are capping off Sustainable September with a culminating event that will showcase the achievements and launch new partnerships in sustainability on Guam.
- [UOG launches G3 Community Education Series at Sustainable September Finale event](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-launches-g3-community-education-series-at-sustainable-september-finale-event/) - Learning was the mission of the day as the University of Guam (UOG) brought educational opportunities to community members who attended the Guam Green Growth (G3) Sustainable September Finale event at the Dusit Thani Guam Resort.
- [UOG begins community aquaponics system installations](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-begins-community-aquaponics-system-installations/) - 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.
- [UOG student selected for prestigious Knauss Fellowship](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-student-selected-for-prestigious-knauss-fellowship/) - 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.
- [UOG launches second season of Guam Green Growth Local2030 Islands Network Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-launches-second-season-of-guam-green-growth-local2030-islands-network-conservation-corps/) - 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.
- [UOG unveils latest issue of CHalan Deskubre children’s STEM magazine](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-unveils-latest-issue-of-chalan-deskubre-childrens-stem-magazine/) - 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.
- [University of Guam seeks SEAS Islands Alliance Undergraduate Fellows](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-seeks-seas-islands-alliance-undergraduate-fellows/) - The University of Guam is now accepting applications for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SEAS Islands Alliance Undergraduate Fellowship program.
- [University of Guam students presenting research at SACNAS NDiSTEM Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-students-presenting-research-at-sacnas-ndistem-conference/) - 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.
- [Guam Green Growth highlights on-going efforts at Guam Human Rights Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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.
- [UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant offers up to $120K for Competitive Research Grant](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-center-for-island-sustainability-and-sea-grant-offers-up-to-120k-for-competitive-research-grant/) - 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.
- [UOG and CHamoru Village team up to bring more green to the capital](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-and-chamoru-village-team-up-to-bring-more-green-to-the-capital/) - 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.
- [University of Guam invites abstracts for 2025 Conference on Island Sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/university-of-guam-invites-abstracts-for-2025-conference-on-island-sustainability/) - 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.
- [UOG CIS and Sea Grant Guam unveil 2025 Tide Chart and Guam Grower's Calendars](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-and-sea-grant-guam-unveil-2025-tide-chart-and-guam-growers-calendars/) - 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.
- [UOG to host free fisheries community science workshop](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-to-host-free-fisheries-community-science-workshop/) - 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.
- [UOG opens recruitment for NSF Navigating Home fellowship](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-opens-recruitment-for-nsf-navigating-home-fellowship/) - UOG opens recruitment for NSF Navigating Home fellowship 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
- [ONLINE VERSION: CHALAN DESKUBRE ISSUE 1: TRADITIONAL WISDOM](https://guamgreengrowth.org/online-version-chalan-deskubre-issue-1-traditional-wisdom/)
- [UOG Conference on Island Sustainability connects 57 countries together](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-virtual-conference-series-on-island-sustainability-welcomed-viewers-and-participants/)
- [G3 Community Garden to provide education and inspiration for healthy and sustainable living](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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 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
- [Guam Green Growth Community Garden hosts Guåhan Sustainable Culture kids' workshops](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-community-garden-hosts-guahan-sustainable-culture-kids-workshops/) - Guam Green Growth Community Garden hosts Guåhan Sustainable Culture weekly workshops Guåhan Sustainable Culture (GSC) and AmeriCorps GSC are bringing weekly educational outreach to the Guam Green Growth Community Garden with the launch of weekly community workshops. The activities are free to the public and aim to encourage participation and sustainable development amongst families on Guam. The
- [Seeds sewn, service praised in new Talo’fo’fo community garden](https://guamgreengrowth.org/seeds-sewn-service-praised-in-new-talofofo-community-garden/) - Seeds sewn, service praised in new Talo’fo’fo community garden Empowered by Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy, Guam’s leaders and volunteers at the forefront of community service came together to raise ground in a new community garden, Jan. 17, at the Jeromy Newby Community Center in Talo’fo’fo’. Gov. Lourdes Leon Guerrero, Lt. Gov. Joshua Tenorio, representatives from
- [G3CC teaches recycling along Liberation Day parade route](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-teaches-recycling-along-liberation-day-parade-route/) - G3CC teaches recycling along Liberation Day parade route The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps crafted recycling bins and distributed them to parade goers as the Liberation Day parade returned after a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. The Corps distributed the bins free of charge as families fired up the grills and gathered to
- [G3CC gains insight with module on renewable energy and solar power ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-gains-insight-with-module-on-renewable-energy-and-solar-power/) - G3CC gains insight with module on renewable energy and solar power A tour organized by a local solar energy company spurred interest among the members of the University of Guam – Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps to explore the available career opportunities in this growing industry on island. A team from Pacific Solar & Photovoltaics, led
- [Japanese School students learn about SDGs and sustainability from Sea Grant ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/japanese-school-students-learn-about-sdgs-and-sustainability-from-sea-grant/) - Japanese School students learn about SDGs and sustainability from Sea Grant Students from the Japanese School learned about the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals from the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant teams who conducted an outreach at the Mangilao campus earlier in July. The students also learned about the
- [Comic publisher inspires artists in first Seedtalk Session event at Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/comic-publisher-inspires-artists-in-first-seedtalk-session-event-at-makerspace/) - Comic publisher inspires artists in first Seedtalk Session event at Makerspace The Guam Green Growth (G3) Makerspace welcomed Jean Marie Munson, a Guam-raised publisher, cartoonist, podcaster, and educator as a facilitator of one of its latest workshops, the first in their recently launched “Seedtalk Sessions” series offered at the facility’s innovation hub in CHamoru Village on June 29,
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps faces invasive species problem with snake hunt](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-hunts-invasive-brown-tree-snake/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps faces invasive species problem with snake hunt In a recent lesson, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) took on the most notorious invasive species on island, the Brown Tree snake (BTS). No matter what their level of comfort for handling snakes, they all enthusiastically entered the classroom at the United
- [Conservation Corps members get their hands dirty at the Triton Farm](https://guamgreengrowth.org/conservation-corps-members-get-their-hands-dirty-at-the-triton-farm/) - Conservation Corps members get their hands dirty at the Triton Farm The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps participated in a week-long training in June at the University of Guam Triton Farm, where members gained real-life skills while learning about various sustainability topics. For several days, the Conservation Corps members learned about food security, invasive pest
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assists rangers in Litekyan](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-helps-rangers-in-litekyan/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps assists rangers in Litekyan The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps spent a day with the Guam National Wildlife Refuge Ritidian Unit in Litekyan.Rangers Marybelle Quinata and Kawika Davis gave the Corps a tour of Litekyan with close reference to the many native species in the area.Following the tour, the Corps
- [Mo’na Manhoben Youth Summit concludes with action plan addition to G3 Action Framework](https://guamgreengrowth.org/mona-manhoben-youth-summit-concludes-with-action-plan-addition-to-g3-action-framework/) - Mo’na Manhoben Youth Summit concludes with action plan addition to G3 Action Framework At the conclusion of the Mo’na Manhoben Youth Summit last month at the Senator Antonio M. Palomo Guam Museum, the organizers officially launched the Youth Action Plan, a blueprint created by the youth sector in alignment with the University of Guam-Guam Green
- [IPE donates $10,000 to CIS in support of sustainability programs ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/ipe-donates-10000-to-cis-in-support-of-sustainability-programs/) - IPE donates $10,000 to CIS in support of sustainability programs Isla Petroleum & Energy (IP&E) Holdings LLC recently made a ten-thousand-dollar donation to the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (CIS) in support of the recent UOG Conference on Island Sustainability held in April. The group presented a check to CIS leadership through
- [Guam Green Growth Makerspace wows crowds and welcomes new members at CHamoru Village Night Market ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-makerspace-wows-crowds-and-welcomes-new-members-at-chamoru-village-night-market/) - Guam Green Growth Makerspace wows crowds and welcomes new members at CHamoru Village Night Market The community is invited to get a closer look at some of the equipment and services available at the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub every Wednesday night during the CHamoru Village Night Market. All three houses that make
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps leads inter-village cleanup in Mangilao and Ordot-Chalan Pago](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-leads-inter-village-cleanup-in-mangilao-and-ordot-chalan-pago/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps leads inter-village cleanup in Mangilao and Ordot-Chalan Pago The weekly island beautification schedule of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps rolled through two villages after Ordot-Chalan Pago Mayor Jesse Gogue welcomed the group of volunteers at the event meeting space in Mangilao. Gogue noted the importance of supporting each other on
- [First Sirena Festival highlights ocean conservation and culture](https://guamgreengrowth.org/first-sirena-festival-highlights-ocean-conservation-and-culture/) - First Sirena Festival highlights ocean preservation and culture The first ever Sirena Festival was held in the island’s capital of Hågatña and highlighted the importance of ocean conservation and cultural preservation.The event organized by the Hågatña Restoration and Redevelopment Authority featured vendors from many local businesses and community groups.Amongst them were the University of Guam
- [G3CC Beautification Schedule May 20 - June 17](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-beautification-schedule-may-20-june-17/) - G3CC Beautification Schedule May 20 - June 17
- [Guam Green Growth support Sirena Festival with Oceanside cleanup](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-support-sirena-festival-with-oceanside-cleanup/) - Guam Green Growth supports Sirena Festival with Oceanside cleanup In support of the first ever Sirena Festival, Guam Green Growth organized an Oceanside Cleanup to start off the festivities.Members of the Guam Green Growth, UOG Sea Grant, Guam NSF EPSCoR, UOG Center for Island Sustainability, NSF INCLUDES SEAS Islands Alliance and Micronesia Challenge teams joined
- [Guam Green Growth and Conservation Corps lead cleanup in Sinajana](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-and-conservation-corps-lead-cleanup-in-sinajana/) - Guam Green Growth and Conservation Corps lead cleanup in Sinajana Member of the Guam Green Growth, UOG Center for Island Sustainability, UOG Sea Grant, Guam NSF EPSCoR and NSF INCLUDES SEAS Islands Alliance teams joined forces with the G3 Conservation Corps, the Red Horse Squadron and community volunteers for a cleanup in Sinajana. Mayor Hofmann, Vice
- [G3 Makerspace shines through CHamoru Village Night Market](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-makerspace-shines-through-chamoru-village-night-market/) - G3 Makerspace shins through CHamoru Village Night Market The Wednesday Night Market has returned and our G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub team is happy to be part of the Chamoru Village familia! Visit our three houses: the Green Store & Innovation Hub, our Plastics House, and our Makerspace and see all that
- [G3CC works with WERI](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-works-with-weri/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps works with WERI Our G3 Conservation Corps, UOG Center for Island Sustainability, and UOG Sea Grant teams were with WERI at Mt. Alutom! WERI is the Water and Environmental Research Institute of the Western Pacific based out of the University of Guam. Dr. John Jenson presented to the team about the
- [Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps works in Talo'fo'fo](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-works-in-talofofo/) - Gallery: G3CC at the Valley of the Latte Farms Our G3 Conservation Corps was at Valley of the Latte Farms last week! The Corps was hard at work preparing and putting up approximately 700 feet of chain link fence, clearing about 1,500 feet of the path along the fences, among other activities. The fencing will help
- [G3CC cleans up in Mangilao](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-cleans-up-in-mangilao/) - G3CC Cleans Up in Mangilao Mangilao Island Beautification Si Yu’os ma’åse’ to Mayor Allan Ungacta, Vice Mayor Kevin Delgado, and their staff at Mangilao MO for hosting our G3 Conservation Corps and G3 team for last week’s island beautification event! On Friday, the team picked up 18 large bags of trash, 2 large bags of aluminum cans
- [UOG CIS brings Guam Green Growth to Green Night ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-brings-guam-green-growth-to-green-night/) - UOG CIS brings Guam Green Growth to Green Night At the University of Guam’s Green Night event, the Center for Island Sustainability team highlighted the fun side of the circular economy loop with an activity that featured repurposing discarded materials and green waste into a creative fabric. The College of Natural & Applied Sciences hosted Green
- [ ‘Islands are still rising’: CSIN biannual gathering promotes policy framework, connections for climate change resiliency  ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/islands-are-still-rising-csin-biannual-gathering-promotes-policy-framework-connections-for-climate-change-resiliency/) - ‘Islands are still rising’: CSIN biannual gathering promotes policy framework, connections for climate change resiliency Resolute in their undertaking to build communities resilient to the effects of climate change, dozens of representatives across the U.S. islands convened virtually for the sixth Climate Strong Islands Network (CSIN) Biannual Gathering, March 24. At the core of the agenda
- [Guam contributes to sustainable future dialogue at Our Oceans Conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-contributes-to-sustainable-future-dialogue-at-our-oceans-conference/) - Guam contributes to sustainable future dialogue at Our Oceans Conference Guam’s position as a leader in the worldwide sustainability movement was evident at the Our Oceans Conference in Palau. The conference hosted by the Republic of Palau and the United States consisted of five days of panel presentations, featured speakers and side events. The Guam delegation attending
- [UOG CIS director at TEDx Malaysia: ‘Islands are reclaiming its sustainable past’ ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-director-at-tedx-malaysia-islands-are-reclaiming-its-sustainable-past/) - UOG CIS director at TEDx Malaysia: ‘Islands are reclaiming its sustainable past’ Colonialism changed the sustainable and self-sufficient ways of the islands. But islanders are now taking action to build resilience against climate impacts by reducing local environmental stressors and taking action to become more sustainable,” according to Austin Shelton, University of Guam Center for
- [G3CC Beautification Schedule now available](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-beautification-schedule-now-available/)
- [G3 Conservation Corps starts village beautification projects](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-starts-village-beautification-projects/) - G3 Conservation Corps starts village beautification projects The second cohort of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps program headed to Yigo on Friday, March 18, to participate in their first island beautification event. G3 launched the second cohort of the conservation corps program in partnership with the University of Guam, the Office of the
- [Gallery: Workshops at the G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/gallery-workshops-at-the-g3-circular-economy-makerspace-and-innovation-hub/) - Gallery: Plastic Bag Pouch Workshop Check out the schedule and sign up for a workshop at the Makerspace today! After its official launching at the start of the year, the Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub has now started to offer workshops at its location in Chamorro Village. The Makerspace and Innovation
- [Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub now open at CHamoru Village  ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-makerspace-and-innovation-hub-now-open-at-chamoru-village/) - Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub now open at CHamoru Village Entrepreneurs and creators can now transform waste material into marketable products through the Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub. Guam Green Growth and its partners celebrated the grand opening of its G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub on Tuesday, Feb.
- [Come spark new industries in new Guam Green Growth Makerspace](https://guamgreengrowth.org/come-spark-new-industries-in-new-guam-green-growth-makerspace/) - Come spark new industries in new Guam Green Growth Makerspace Entrepreneurs and creators throughout the island can put their innovative abilities to work and transform waste into marketable products at one convenient location in the coming weeks. The Guam Green Growth (G3) Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub will celebrate its grand opening to the public at 3:30
- [#INTHENEWS: Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub to open at CHamoru Village](https://guamgreengrowth.org/4174-2/) - #INTHENEWS: Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub to open at CHamoru Village By Madison ScottPacific Daily NewsCreators and innovators of Guam, get ready for a new playground! The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub is opening in a few short weeks in CHamoru Village in Hagåtña, and G3 circular economy coordinator
- [#INTHENEWS: Recycling efforts, sustainable food efforts and recruiting new cohort discussed by G3](https://guamgreengrowth.org/i/) - #INTHENEWS: Recycling efforts, sustainable food efforts and recruiting new cohort discussed by G3 By Jackson Stephens Pacific Daily NewsAquaculture projects on island are moving forward, according to Austin Shelton, director of the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant.“We continue to move forward with aquaculture and aquaponics projects,” Shelton said during the
- [#InTheNews - Guam Green Growth gives creators innovative, collaborative venue to transform waste into value](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-guam-green-growth-gives-creators-innovative-collaborative-venue-to-transform-waste-into-value/)
- [New G3 Conservation Corps members in motion ](https://guamgreengrowth.org/new-g3-conservation-corps-members-in-motion/) - New G3 Conservation Corps members in motion A second cycle of sustainability leaders kicked off their first week under one of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative’s most highly mobilized programs on March 14 at the University of Guam. Out of over 100 applicants, 12 members were selected to participate in the G3 Conservation Corps,
- [Guam Green Growth recognizes first cohort of Conservation Corps graduates](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-recognizes-first-cohort-of-conservation-corps-graduates/) - Guam Green Growth recognizes first cohort of Conservation Corps graduates An innovative program designed to establish the foundation for workforce development in an emerging green economy achieved a milestone this month by holding its first graduation. The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Initiative recognized its first batch of conservation corps graduates on Friday, Nov. 19, at the Ricardo J. Bordallo Governor’s Complex (Adelup) in Hagåtña. The following Conservation Corps members graduated from the program: Nikomang Bradley, Joseph Certeza, Alana
- [Rotary Club of Tumon Bay makes donation in support of Guam Green Growth initiative](https://guamgreengrowth.org/rotary-club-of-tumon-bay-makes-donation-in-support-of-guam-green-growth-initiative/) - Rotary Club of Tumon Bay makes donation in support of Guam Green Growth initiative The Rotary Club of Tumon Bay made a donation to the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability in support of the Guam Green Growth imitative at their members meeting earlier this month. President Bonnie Alig presented Center director Austin Shelton with
- [#InTheNews - Our View: The move toward greater sustainability will create more 'green' jobs](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-our-view-the-move-toward-greater-sustainability-will-create-more-green-jobs/) - Our View: The move toward greater sustainability will create more 'green' jobs Sustainability has become ever more important in today’s world, and Guam is striving to ensure that it meets the 17 Sustainable Development Goals developed by the United Nations.The goals are an urgent call for action by all countries to end poverty, improve health
- [#InTheNews - Guam Green Growth focusing on food security initiatives](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-guam-green-growth-focusing-on-food-security-initiatives/)
- [#InTheNews - Island sustainability director lays out G3 achievements](https://guamgreengrowth.org/4341-2/) - #InTheNews - Island sustainability director lays out G3 achievements By Isaiah AguonKUAM.COMGuam Green Growth, also known as G3, provided an update on its latest initiatives at its recent steering committee meeting. It develops tangible solutions to sustainability challenges and contributes to a green economy for the island region. Dr. Austin Shelton, the director of the University of
- [INTHENEWS: G3 Conservation Coalition built to usher a more-sustainable community](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-g3-conservation-coalition-built-to-usher-a-more-sustainable-community/) - #INTHENEWS: G3 Conservation Coalition built to usher a more-sustainable community FROM KUAM.COM
- [Search for Guam’s next conservation force underway](https://guamgreengrowth.org/search-for-guams-next-conservation-force-underway/) - Search for Guam’s next conservation force underway The call has sounded for a second crew of conservation stewards eager to further Guam’s progress in island sustainability and the emerging green economy. The recruitment period for the second cohort of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps officially begins on January 10, 2022. The G3 Conservation Corps is
- [#InTheNews - Our View: New Year is time for reflection](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-our-view-new-year-is-time-for-reflection/) - #InTheNews - Our View: New Year is time for reflection Published in the Pacific Daily NewsPhoto by Rick CruzWe enter 2022 as we entered 2021: under the shadow of a pandemic that continues to end lives and destroy livelihoods.This is traditionally the time when we can reflect on what we, as a community, could have
- [#INTHENEWS: Tackling stray animals, reducing plastic bags discussed by beautification task force](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-tackling-stray-animals-reducing-plastic-bags-discussed-by-beautification-task-force/) - Tackling stray animals, reducing plastic bags discussed by beautification task force FROM: GUAMPDN.COMBy: Jackson StephensPhoto by: Rick Cruz An increase in staff to deal with stray animals and Guam Green Growth’s initiative to help replace plastic bags were announced during the Islandwide Beautification Task Force meeting on Tuesday To implement high-volume spaying and neutering of
- [#INTHENEWS: Recycling bins will be distributed to all villages](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-recycling-bins-will-be-distributed-to-all-villages/) - Recycling bins will be distributed to all villages FROM: PNCGUAM.COMBy: Gerry Partido Recycling bins are set to be distributed to all villages on island by Guam Green Growth (G3) with the assistance of the Department of Public Works. Guam Green Growth is a public-private partnership that develops tangible solutions to sustainability challenges and contributes to
- [#INTHENEWS: Shelton: strategic alliances key to ensuring Guam's sustainable future](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-shelton-strategic-alliances-key-to-ensuring-guams-sustainable-future/) - Shelton: strategic alliances key to ensuring Guam's sustainable future From KUAM.COMBy: Isaiah AguonOn Wednesday’s G3 Steering Committee meeting, director for the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability Dr. Austin Shelton, shared updates on the Guam Green Growth’s projects to make the island more sustainable.“One thing that we are currently working on is a continued partnership
- [UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant assist with aquaculture feasibility study with big implications for Guam’s future](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-center-for-island-sustainability-and-sea-grant-assist-with-aquaculture-feasibility-study-with-big-implications-for-guams-future/) - UOG Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant assist with aquaculture feasibility study with big implications for Guam’s future The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Sea Grant have been tapped to assist in a feasibility study that explores the potential of aquaculture as a viable industry on the island. Hawai’i-based aquaculture expert Jim
- [Community sites to gain bins for beautiful Guam](https://guamgreengrowth.org/community-sites-to-gain-bins-for-beautiful-guam/) - Community sites to gain bins for beautiful Guam Making strides to decrease Guam’s litter, illegal dumping sites, and rubbish rapidly filling the local landfill, dozens of waste and recycling bins will be placed at select areas throughout the island for residents to use come the New Year. The Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative and members of
- [Three mayors earn SDG recognition, G3 unveils two new badges](https://guamgreengrowth.org/three-mayors-earn-sdg-recognition-g3-unveils-two-new-badges/) - Three mayors earn SDG recognition, G3 unveils two new badges Three more village mayors received recognition for their efforts in advancing the first and second Sustainable Development Goals of “No Poverty” and “Zero Hunger” as a part of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Commitment badge program. Agana Heights Mayor Paul McDonald, Asan-Maina Mayor Frankie Salas, and Sånta
- [G3 mounts plastic ban campaign as part of circular economy shift](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-mounts-plastic-ban-campaign-as-part-of-circular-economy-shift/) - G3 mounts plastic ban campaign as part of circular economy shift In less than two months, single-use plastic bags will no longer be distributed at retail stores on island. In response, the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and Guam Green Growth launched an education campaign in late October to help the community prepare for the sustainable shift . The campaign involves visiting select convenience stores at all
- [G3CC prepares commodities for community distribution in Yoña](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3cc-prepares-commodities-for-community-distribution-in-yona/) - G3CC prepares commodities for community distribution in Yoña As the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps program winds down, the group kicked it into high gear as they stepped in to assist the Yoña Mayor’s Office prepare over 340 commodity bags for distribution to the community this week. Corps members packed various food items into bags that will be distributed to villagers by the
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week twenty](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-twenty/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week twenty Last week, our G3 Conservation Corps started off our Reusable Bag outreach! They passed out our G3 reusable bags and waved at passersby at 7 Day Supermarket in Dededo, Håfa Adai Market in Yigo, and Gangnam Mart in Tamuning to promote the use of reusable bags before the
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week nineteen](https://guamgreengrowth.org/there-were-presentations-on-fisheries-and-sea-turtles-from-our-partners-at-doag-uog-marine-lab-and-uog-sea-grant-mid-week-was-spent-taking-a-tour-of-the-guam-national-wildlife-refuge-at-ritidian-an/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week nineteen Last week was all about island beautification for our G3 Conservation Corps! Roland Quitugua, UOG’s Landscape Committee member and an Extension Agent with UOG’s Cooperative Extension and Outreach, taught the Corps how to properly plant and mulch guasåli and weed out the crotons lining UOG’s campus. The Corps then
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week eighteen](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-eighteen/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week eighteen It was a mix of sustainable activities for our G3 Conservation Corps last week! To start the week off, the Corps went back to GAIN to assist with their energy efficiency projects that they surveyed for GAIN a few weeks ago. They installed and tinted more efficient windows
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week seventeen](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-seventeen/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week seventeen It was a mix of business and fieldwork last week for our G3 Conservation Corps! Our friends at GUMA (Guam Unique Merchandise and Art) took the Corps through their business incubator program for the first two days to show them the process of starting their own business. Lorenzo Eduvala,
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week sixteen](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-sixteen/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week sixteen Our G3 Conservation Corps was at the UOG Triton Farm last week! Here’s what they were up to:– Cleaned and prepped 9 lbs. of lettuce for Triton Farm orders– Harvested 2.5 pounds of basil for Triton Farm orders– Planted 600 lettuce seeds, 72 basil seeds, 72 rosemary
- [G3 Conservation Corps conducts campus beautification activities](https://guamgreengrowth.org/http-guamgreengrowth-org-g3-mounts-plastic-ban-campaign-as-part-of-circular-economy-shift/) - G3 Conservation Corps conducts campus beautification activities The University of Guam Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps has completed beautification projects throughout the island, and this month focused their attention on several areas of the University campus. The Corps assisted the University landscaping team with several projects on campus including hedge trimming, flower and tree planting and painting. “We are so glad that
- [Recap: Island beautification in Yona](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-island-beautification-in-yona/) - Island Beautification Recap: Yoña ISLAND BEAUTIFICATION RECAP: YOÑA Si Yu’os ma’åse to Mayor Quenga and his team in Yoña for hosting our G3 Conservation Corps and volunteers from the Naval Airborne Weapons Maintenance Unit 1! Down at Tagå’chang Beach, the group picked up 12 large bags of trash and 3 large bags of aluminum cans. The Corps
- [Bring Your Own Bag! Outreach schedule](https://guamgreengrowth.org/b/)
- [Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Asan](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-beautification-recap-asan/) - Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Asan The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps island beautification projects continued this past week in the village of Asan. The group cleaned up Chorito Beach, a popular camping and BBQ spot, which was overrun by trash. All together the Corps, volunteers and the Asan Mayor’s Office team loaded the trailer
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Eleven](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-eleven/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week eleven The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps members were in the jungles at the Ugum Watershed in Inalahån this past week. Alongside the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) team, the Corps worked to clear more land in preparation of tree planting projects that will help to prevent further
- [Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Piti](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-beautification-recap-piti/) - Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Piti The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps was in the wonderful village of Piti during this last beautification project that saw the Piti Mayor’s Office team and many volunteers help to clean up the Cabras beachside. The group collected over 18 large trash bags full of garbage, several large objects
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week twelve](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-twelve/) - Recap: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps week twelve WEEK IN REVIEW: WEEK 12 It was harvest week for the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps! On the collection list: The Chain of Love. The Corps spent the week with the Department of Agriculture Forestry team in Togcha tackling the invasive vine that is known to smother our
- [Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Santa Rita](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-beautification-recap-santa-rita/) - Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Santa Rita Si Yu’os ma’åse to Mayor Alvarez and his team in Santa Rita for hosting us while we picked up trash throughout the village and on Cross Island Road. #GuamGreenGrowth #G3ConservationCorps #islandbeautification
- [G3 Conservation Corps harvest invasive creeper](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-harvest-invasive-creeper/) - G3 Conservation Corps harvest invasive creeper 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 invasive vine —- the chain of love (kadena de amor) — and
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- [Conservation Corps assists with energy audit to help cut costs at GAIN animal shelter](https://guamgreengrowth.org/conservation-corps-assists-with-energy-audit-to-help-cut-costs-at-gain-animal-shelter/) - Conservation Corps assists with energy audit to help cut costs at GAIN animal shelter The University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps participated in a hands-on energy survey of the Guam Animals in Need facility in Yigo under the guidance of Guam Power Authority staff.After completing a basic orientation in September, the G3 Conservation Corps members
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- [UOG Center for Island Sustainability receives $10K grant to launch circular economy initiative](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-center-for-island-sustainability-receives-10k-grant-to-launch-circular-economy-initiative/) - UOG Center for Island Sustainability receives $10K grant to launch circular economy initiative With the help of a $10,000 grant awarded to the Center for Island Sustainability, the University of Guam is launching the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative to contribute to a new green economy for the island.The standard economic model is linear, meaning resources
- [UOG takes on new leadership roles in island sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-takes-on-new-leadership-roles-in-island-sustainability/) - UOG takes on new leadership roles in island sustainability The University of Guam’s role as a leader in island sustainability and climate change adaptation continues to expand following new commitments in recent weeks. 1) G3 Working Group Following the UOG Center for Island Sustainability’s August launch of the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative to educate and encourage the
- [G3 Conservation Corps installs solar panels on JFK to help with renewable energy](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-installs-solar-panels-on-jfk-to-help-with-renewable-energy/) - G3 Conservation Corps installs solar panels on JFK to help with renewable energy Alongside the maintenance contractors for the school, the Corps installed over four hundred twenty solar panels on the school’s gym, cafeteria, annex and classrooms. “It gives me hope that there are alternatives for energy saving and renewable energy sources,” explained Corps member
- [UOG guides Guam toward action on the UN’s sustainability goals](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-guides-guam-toward-action-on-the-uns-sustainability-goals/) - UOG guides Guam toward action on the UN’s sustainability goals The University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability brought 84 local leaders together on Jan. 30 to kick off the Guam Green Growth (G3) Working Group, a group inspired by CIS and launched by the governor of Guam that will be creating a 10-year action plan for Guam to
- [Guam launches 10-year UOG-led sustainability plan](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-launches-10-year-uog-led-sustainability-plan/) - Guam launches 10-year UOG-led sustainability plan A strategic 10-year sustainability action plan for Guam facilitated by the University of Guam’s Center for Island Sustainability has been signed and adopted by the governor of Guam. Titled the Guam Green Growth (G3) Action Framework, it’s the most comprehensive action plan ever created to achieve a sustainable future for Guam.
- [#InTheNews: Mayors can earn Guam Green Growth Initiative badges](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-mayors-can-earn-guam-green-growth-initiative-badges/) - #InTheNews: Mayors can earn Guam Green Growth Initiative badges Mayors can soon earn badges to designate sustainable programs as part of the Guam Green Growth Initiative to achieve island sustainability by 2030. In a Mayors’ Council of Guam meeting Wednesday, program coordinators of the G3 Initiative discussed ways mayors can apply for badges to fulfill any of
- [#InTheNews - Sustainability projects launching soon](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-sustainability-projects-launching-soon/) - #InTheNews - Sustainability projects launching soon The Guam Green Growth Initiative is launching several projects to help the island be more sustainable.University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability Director Austin Shelton III shared four upcoming projects during an Islandwide Beautification Taskforce meeting Tuesday. The projects align with the task force’s goals. Read the full PDN story here
- [#InTheNews: Guam Green Growth Initiative officially launches 2 programs during UOG sustainability conference](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-initiative-officially-launches-2-programs-during-uog-sustainability-conference/) - #InTheNews: Guam Green Growth Initiative officially launches 2 programs during UOG sustainability conference On the first day of the UOG Conference for Island Sustainability, the Guam Green Growth Initiative launched two programs.One is the G3 dashboard, which is an online open data platform to track the island’s progress toward achieving the UN sustainability goals.The other
- [#InTheNews - Our View: G3 working groups doing amazing, gratifying work on sustainability](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-our-view-g3-working-groups-doing-amazing-gratifying-work-on-sustainability/) - #InTheNews - Our View: G3 working groups doing amazing, gratifying work on sustainability The organization of steering groups, task forces, working groups, committee is nothing new for a government.If anything, it is par for the course that the government loves to plan to plan.The community often doesn’t get to reap the benefits at the end
- [G3 Conservation Corps program launched](https://guamgreengrowth.org/elementor-2065/) - G3 Conservation Corps looking for recruits The University of Guam (UOG) is launching a workforce development program to help prepare Guam for the emerging green economy. Through its facilitation of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative, UOG is seeking team-oriented applicants interested in sustainability for the new G3 Conservation Corps. The program aims to recruit and
- [Guam Green Growth to hold Listening Sessions](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-listening-sessions-coming-soon/) - Guam Green Growth to hold Listening Sessions
- [Guam Green Growth extends social media reach](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-extends-social-media-reach/) - G3 has added to its growing profile of social media platforms with the introduction of the new G3 Twitter account. Stay updated with all the latest news and happenings with the group and the working groups by following @guamgreengrowth on Twitter. We look forward to interacting with you on Twitter.
- [Villages commit to advancing sustainable action](https://guamgreengrowth.org/villages-commit-to-advancing-sustainable-action/) - Seven island village mayors were recognized through the Guam Green Growth Commitment (G3C) Badge Program for their efforts to address hunger and poverty within their communities. During a stakeholder meeting held on May 14 at the conference hall of the University of Guam’s School of Business & Public Administration building, the 13-member cohort of the Fañomnåkan 2021 Masters of
- [#InTheNews: OUR VIEW: Our View: Kudos to mayors who committed to fight poverty, hunger](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-our-view-our-view-kudos-to-mayors-who-committed-to-fight-poverty-hunger/) - Our View: Kudos to mayors who committed to fight poverty, hunger From The Pacific Daily News Guam is renowned for its generosity and hospitality, especially when it comes to the sharing of food. A common refrain is “come eat.” We encourage going back for seconds and thirds. We implore our guests to balutan, to take food
- [Have You Met... Lauren?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/have-you-met-lauren/) - Feature: Have You Met... Lauren? Since its inception in 2019, Guam Green Growth has been an advocate for change and sustainability on Guam. Over the years, the initiative has expanded with the inclusion of innovative programs, new focuses, and numerous opportunities for people to do their part to help Guam get on the track to sustainability. Lauren Swaddell has been a big contributing member of the Guam Green Growth team and has huge hopes for what the
- [Guam Green Growth launches G3 Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-launches-g3-conservation-corps/) - Guam Green Growth launches G3 Conservation Corps What do a retired corrections officer, a former journalist, a teacher, and an indigenous artist have in common? They are all part of the first cohort of G3 Conservation Corps members of the Guam Green Growth (G3) initiative. The University of Guam announced the 12 members of the G3
- [UOG CIS joins global islands partnership addressing climate change](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-cis-joins-global-islands-partnership-addressing-climate-change/) - UOG CIS joins global islands partnership addressing climate change U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry says the US government supports the Local2030 Islands Network. The University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability (UOG CIS) is proud to support an initiative that links Guam and other small island communities and nations in a partnership focused on advancing climate action and other UN Sustainable Development Goals. Guam, Hawaii,
- [Guam Green Growth invites volunteers to weekly roadside cleanups](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-invites-volunteers-to-weekly-roadside-cleanups/) - Guam Green Growth invites volunteers to weekly roadside cleanups The Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps continued its weekly island beautification schedule today with a roadside cleanup along Marine Corps Drive in Dededo. The community is invited every Friday to join the group’s cleanup effort, which will be in Barrigada next Friday and in a
- [Tourism and Guam’s sustainable development initiatives](https://guamgreengrowth.org/elementor-2427/) - Tourism and Guam’s sustainable development initiatives By Don Sulat, Pacific News CenterThe Guam Visitors Bureau held a virtual workshop Wednesday to share updates on Guam’s sustainable development initiatives.GVB and representatives from Guam Green Growth and the Global Sustainable Tourism Council shared updates on Guam’s sustainable development initiatives and destination improvement plan. Read the full story
- [Guam Green Growth conservation corps members meet with island mayors](https://guamgreengrowth.org/elementor-2434/) - Guam Green Growth conservation corps members meet with island mayors By Don Sulat, Pacific News CenterMembers of the Guam Green Growth Initiative conservation corps met with the island’s mayors recently to ask for their help in moving their sustainability initiatives forward.The Guam Green Growth Initiative is a public-private partnership that develops tangible solutions to sustainability
- [VIDEO: CHOW 2021 - Improving Resource and Climate Policy Engagement in the U.S Territories](https://guamgreengrowth.org/video-chow-2021-improving-resource-and-climate-policy-engagement-in-the-u-s-territories/) - Improving Resource and Climate Policy Engagement in U.S. Territories CHOW 2021: “Improving Resource and Climate Policy Engagement in the U.S. Territories” Home to more than 4 million people, the islands of Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, American Samoa and Guam sit on the frontlines of a rapidly accelerating climate crisis.
- [G3 Conservation Corps Week One in Review](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-week-in-review-1/) - RECAP: G3 Conservation Corps Week One I Recycle's Peggy Denney taught the crew about the do's and don't of recycling Recycling starts with sorting A lot of sorting First day cleanup along the roadside in Mangilao Gotta keep our roadways clean Shoutout to the Mangilao Mayor's Office for their support. Conservation Corps member Joey Certeza
- [Step-up and help cleanup your village!](https://guamgreengrowth.org/step-up-and-help-cleanup-your-village/) - Are you looking for ways to stay productive and giveback to the community? If so, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps invites you to pariticpate in their weekly village cleanups. As part of their efforts to prepare the island for the emerging green economy, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps will be hosting Island Beautification
- [VIDEO: CHOW 2021 - Community Discussion on Building Diversity in the UN Decade of Ocean Science](https://guamgreengrowth.org/video-chow-2021-community-discussion-on-building-diversity-in-the-un-decade-of-ocean-science/) - VIDEO: Community Discussion on Building Diversity in the UN Decade of Ocean Science: CHOW 2021 In this breakout session from the City Hall Ocean Week 2021 Event, Guam Green Growth Co-Chair Dr. Austin Shelton from the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability lends his thoughts and experiences to a panel on Building Diversity in
- [G3 Conservation Corps Week Two in Review](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-week-two-in-review/) - RECAP: G3 Conservation Corps Week 2 The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps’ second week left little time to waste.Following CPR training, the team took to the hills of DanDan Inalahan and begun work with the Guam Restoration of Watersheds (GROW) team.Along with the GROW team, the G3 Conservation Corps cleared some non-native trees to make
- [#InTheNews: University of Guam announces 2021 graduate awards](https://guamgreengrowth.org/sustainability-ambassadors-mpa-students-facilitate-mayor-commitments-to-no-poverty-and-zero-hunger-university-of-guam/) - #InTheNews: University of Guam announces 2021 graduate awards The Master of Public Administration spring cohort 2021, was honored at the 2021 UOG graduate awards for their development of the Guam Green Growth Commitment badge system. Read the PDN story here
- [VIDEO: Island Responses to COVID-19 - In the Context of Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development](https://guamgreengrowth.org/elementor-2565/) - Local2030 Islands Network Secretariat SummaryNew YorkJuly 15, 2021The Local 2030 Islands Network convened a virtual side event hosted by Ireland at the United Nations High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (HLPF) ‘Island Responses to COVID-19 – In the Context of Climate Resilience and Sustainable Development through the Local2030 Islands Network’, on July 12, 2021. Leaders, high-level
- [G3 Conservation Corps Week Three in Review](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-week-two-in-review-2/) - RECAP: Conservation Corps Week 3 The G3 Conservation Corps grew into week three and tried their Guam GREEN Growth thumbs at farming.The group was led through a comprehensive agriculture program with the amazing Farm To Table farmers.They learned to prep the soil and land for planting, about the proper techniques for plant placement and maintenance
- [G3 Conservation Corps starts work on an ocean conservation-themed Hagåtña mural](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-starts-work-on-an-ocean-conservation-themed-hagatna-mural/) - G3 Conservation Corps begins work on mural in East Hagatña A vandalized wall across the East Hagåtña beachfront received a much-needed redo thanks to the efforts of the Guam Green Growth (G3) Conservation Corps.Armed with buckets of paint and paint materials, the G3 Conservation Corps on Friday, June 25, started a project to create a
- [Governor promotes islandwide SDG efforts at UN forum](https://guamgreengrowth.org/governor-promotes-islandwide-sdg-efforts-at-un-forum/) - Governor promotes islandwide SDG efforts at UN forum (Hagatna, GU) Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and other global leaders discussed ways in which islands are coming together through the Local2030 Island Network to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals during a side event at the 2021 United Nations (UN) High-level Political Forum on Sustainable DevelopmentIreland hosted
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Four](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Four The fourth week of the G3 Conservation Corps program brought the team back to the south for more contributions to the continuing fight to protect our coral reefs from further degradation. The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps joined the Department of Agriculture to help with reforestation efforts. The team
- [G3 Conservation Corps August Beautification Schedule](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-august-beautification-schedule/)
- [G3 Conservation Corps Week Five in Review](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-week-five-in-review/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Five Following some classroom safety training, the group hit the trail for Liberation week.They started with some painting in Inalahån, where they helped bring visibility to safety barriers along the main road. The team also continued work on the mural in East Hagatña with the theme LIFE BELOW
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Six](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-six/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Six Week six started with a ride on the river, as the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps made their way to the Valley of the Latte for a week of agriculture work. The team joined the amazing Valley of the Latte crew in preparing, harvesting and planting several of
- [UOG Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps takes part in tree planting event](https://guamgreengrowth.org/uog-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-takes-part-in-tree-planting-event/) - UOG Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps takes part in tree planting event The growing reforestation movement was in full display as the University of Guam’s Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC) joined the Department of Agriculture (DOA) Forestry Division and over 200 interns and volunteers in the hills of Malesso’ for the As Gadao Manell Watershed restoration project on July 24, 2021. The event was a part of a list of Island Beautification Task Force activities organized by the Office
- [12 village mayors recognized for advancing UN SDGs](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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)
- [G3 Conservation Corps making their way to Ordot Chalan Pago](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-making-their-way-to-ordot/)
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Seven](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-seven/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Seven This week, the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps were outdoors and by the water with the UOG Sea Grant Aquaculture Specialist David Crisostomo. The group learned about what it takes to start up and maintain an aquaculture system here on Guam from the man helping to do
- [#InTheNews: G3 making progress on Chamorro Village maker space and innovation hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/inthenews-g3-making-progress-on-chamorro-village-maker-space-and-innovation-hub/) - #InTheNews: G3 making progress on Chamorro Village maker space and innovation hub PNC sat down with UOG Center for Island Sustainability’s Dr. Austin Shelton to talk about sustainability on the island.Through an executive order, Governor Lou Leon Guerrero created the Guam Green Growth Initiative or G3 Initiative.Through the work of G3, they were able to
- [Village Beautification Recap - Sinajaña](https://guamgreengrowth.org/village-beautification-recap-sinajana/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps and volunteers clean up the beautiful village of Sinajaña! Island Beautification Recap – Sinajaña Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps members teamed up with the Sinajaña Mayor’s Office and countless volunteers from the United States Marine Corps to cleanup the village streets and roadsides of Sinajaña last Friday! The group broke into several
- [VIDEO: Governor Lou Leon Guerrero addresses the GLIPSA Community Coordination Call](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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
- [VIDEO: Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio addresses the GLISPA Community Coordination Call](https://guamgreengrowth.org/video-lt-governor-joshua-tenorio-addresses-the-glispa-community-coordination-call/) - VIDEO: Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio addresses the GLISPA Community Coordination Call Lt. Governor Joshua Tenorio represented our beautiful island today at the Global Island Partnership Community Coordination Call. Since their launch in 2006, GLISPA has engaged high-level leaders to catalyze support for island action and assisted 35+ countries to launch or strengthen major sustainable island commitments.
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Eight](https://guamgreengrowth.org/r/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Eight The Conservation Corps started the eighth week of the five month program with the Guam Department of Agriculture. During their time with the Dept. of AG, the group learned about invasive species and how they can help to stop their spread. They learned about technology updates and how
- [Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Ordot-Chalan Pago](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-beautification-recap-ordot-chalan-pago/) - Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Beautification Recap: Ordot-Chalan Pago The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps were in Ordot-Chalan Pago this past week for their beautification project! The group began in Pago Bay where they pulled tons of litter, large items like TVs, furniture and couches from the bay and surrounding shorelines and jungles. Joined by
- [G3 Commitment](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Beautification Week Nine](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-nine/) - Guam Green Growth Beautification Recap: Agana Heights The Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps was in Agana Heights for Week Nine’s beautification project. The group picked up trash along the roadside and on the side of inner village streets. All in all, the Corps collected 7 tires, 5 appliances, 7 large bags of trash, and 2 large bags
- [RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Nine](https://guamgreengrowth.org/recap-guam-green-growth-conservation-corps-week-eight/) - RECAP: Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps Week Nine This week the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps got a look behind the curtain… the waste curtain here on Guam. During the week the group had the chance to visit and learn with those who make all the wheels spin. The group began the week at Guåhan Waste Control
- [UOG receives national award for sustainability leadership of Guam Green Growth](https://guamgreengrowth.org/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
- [G3 Conservation Corps helps plant more than 2,000 trees to prevent erosion](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-helps-plant-more-than-2000-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
- [G3 Conservation Corps September Beautification Schedule](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps-september-beautification-schedule/)
- [Guam Green Growth prepares for Makerspace opening](https://guamgreengrowth.org/guam-green-growth-prepares-for-makerspace-opening/) - Guam Green Growth prepares for Makerspace opening The Guam Green Growth (G3) Initiative is preparing for its G3 Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub opening at the CHamoru Village in Hagatña. The circular economy is a model of production and consumption which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as
- [RESOURCE: NEW NATIONAL NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACED BY U.S. ISLANDS IN BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE](https://guamgreengrowth.org/r-2/) - RESOURCE: NEW NATIONAL NETWORK HIGHLIGHTS CHALLENGES AND OPPORTUNITIES FACED BY U.S. ISLANDS IN BUILDING CLIMATE RESILIENCE SUZANNE MACDONALDPOSTED 2021-09-20 www.islandinstitute.org “Under the weight of climate change impacts—biodiversity loss, debilitating storms, andswallowing seas—islands are not sinking. Strong and resilient, islands are rising.”In solidarity, islands are uniting in common purpose….islands are distant, but they are not alone.Together, Islands Are Rising.”DR.
- [VIDEO: IUCN World Conservation Congress Panel - Partnerships for a Climate-Resilient Pacific](https://guamgreengrowth.org/video-iucn-world-conservation-congress-panel-partnerships-for-a-climate-resilient-pacific/) - IUCN World Conservation Congress Panel: Partnerships for a Climate-Resilient Pacific This panel discussion with Pacific Island-based leaders was prepared for the IUCN World Conservation Congress, Marseille, France, 3-11 September 2021. The panel spotlights solutions for nature-based adaptation to climate change. Three panelists describe efforts that they are involved in, sharing with each other and the
- [Climate action network expands island partnerships, affirms commitments](https://guamgreengrowth.org/climate-action-network-expands-island-partnerships-affirms-commitments/) - Climate action network expands island partnerships, affirms commitments The Climate Strong Islands Network (CSIN) is growing. As the University of Guam Center for Island Sustainability and other convenors reported during the 5th biannual gathering on Sept. 23, the network now has over 70 signatories representing a diverse coalition of partners and supporters all over the
- [Taijeron’s G3 internship will have lasting impact on her future](https://guamgreengrowth.org/taijerons-g3-internship-will-have-lasting-impact-on-her-future/) - Taijeron’s G3 internship will have lasting impact on her future While studying off island in Hawaii, Lauren Taijeron was ready to come home for the summer and put in some internship hours. Little did she know, that two months later, she would be returning to school to start her junior year with more insight, confidence, and a renewed spirit for her people. Taijeron was
- [New energy plan, other gains highlighted at G3 biannual meeting](https://guamgreengrowth.org/new-energy-plan-other-gains-highlighted-at-g3-biannual-meeting/) - New energy plan, other gains highlighted at G3 biannual meeting At the Guam Green Growth (G3) 2nd biannual meeting in September, committee co-chairs reported several program milestones and successes, including a new project that will create a renewal energy road map for Guam. The G3 working group leads presented their updates and reports to Governor Lou Leon Guerrero and UOG President Dr. Thomas Krise at the virtual event.

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- [Home](https://guamgreengrowth.org/) - An island-led movement for sustainability Guam Green Growth is a public-private partnership that develops tangible solutions to sustainability challenges and contributes to a green economy for the island region. In September 2019, Governor Lourdes A. Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Joshua F. Tenorio promulgated Executive Order 2019-23, creating an 80-member Working Group of government, academia, private sector, non-profit, and youth partners to transition Guam toward a
- [G3 Conservation Corps](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-conservation-corps/) - Guam Green Growth is an engine of innovation developing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges in our island region. Growing our skilled workforce is a solution to support the diversification of our island’s economy. The G3 Conservation Corps program prepares our community for the emerging green economy. G3 is recruiting 12 corps members for a 5-month workforce development
- [G3 Member Resources](https://guamgreengrowth.org/member-resources/) - G3 Member Providing useful links and resources for Makerspace Members. Resources Exclusive G3 Makerspace - Useful Links & Resources Edit Resource TitleResource Category What is a Makerspace?General Makerspace Resources LightBurn Software DownloadLaser Cutting (Ohmtech CO2 Laser) LightBurn Beginner's GuideLaser Cutting (Ohmtech CO2 Laser) Understanding Materials and Settings for a CO2 LaserLaser Cutting (Ohmtech CO2 Laser)
- [Makerspace Membership](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-memberships/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Makerspace Memberships With the launch of the Guam Green Growth Makerspace and Innovation Hub, we curated and cultivated spaces for entrepreneurs and artisans to gather in a place filled with tools and equipment to transform waste products into marketable products, bringing dream projects to reality or simply learning something
- [Makerspace - Latest News](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-latest-news/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Latest News from the Makerspace UOG’s G3 Makerspace hosts 3D printing workshop that connects goals with skills 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
- [Makerspace - Contact the Team](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-contact/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Our Team Abby Crain Circular Economy Coordinator craina@triton.uog.edu Emily Wendte Makerspace Coordinator wendtee@triton.uog.edu Franceska De Oro Circular Economy Education Assistant deorof@triton.uog.edu Shawn Garcia Makerspace Attendant garcias6899@triton.uog.edu ABBY CRAINCircular Economy Coordinatorcraina@triton.uog.eduEnvironmental ArtistSmall Business Owner EMILY STERGAR WENDTEMakerspace Coordinatorwendtee@triton.uog.eduMaster of Fine Arts, Sculpture – Arizona State UniversityBachelors of Fine Arts, Sculpture
- [Makerspace - Makers' Studio](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-makers-studio/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Makers' Studio The Makers’ Space is a shared experimental space where members of the G3 Makerspace can use a variety of tools and equipment to bring their ideas to life! Members have access to a laser cutter, a 3D printer, a CNC router, woodworking tools, and more. Members must
- [Makerspace - Plastic Resource Center](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-plastic-resource-center/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Plastic Resource Center The Plastic Resource Center was created as a small-scale initiative to divert plastic waste from our local landfill. Using Precious Plastic Machines, we are able to process and recycle #2 and #5 plastic into new items and materials.We are currently only accepting donations at this time
- [Makerspace - Green Store & Innovation Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-green-store-innovation-hub/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub Green Store & Innovation Hub At the G3 Green Store, you can shop for books, clothing, accessories, and gifts locally made in Guam from a variety of vendors as well as laser-cut products designed and made by our Makerspace Industrial team. List of Vendors UOG Center for Island SustainabilityGLE
- [Makerspace Partners](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-partners/)
- [Makerspace & Innovation Hub](https://guamgreengrowth.org/makerspace-innovation-hub/) - Circular Economy Makerspace & Innovation Hub The Guam Green Growth Circular Economy Makerspace and Innovation Hub is located at the CHamoru Village in Hagatna and aims to provide classes, workshops, resources and accessibility to equipment to help reduce waste on Guam with the creation of a circular economy model. Green Store & Innovation Hub .
- [G3 x GVB!](https://guamgreengrowth.org/g3-x-gvb/) - English Korean Chinese Japanese English Håfa Adai and Welcome to Sustainable Guam Adventures!The Guam Visitors Bureau (GVB) is thrilled to partner with Guam Green Growth (G3) to invite you on a unique journey that combines your tropical getaway with meaningful contributions to our beautiful island. Here in Guam, we believe that every visitor can play
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- [Healthy and Prosperous Communities - Section](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=healthy-and-prosperous-communities-section) - Healthy and Prosperous Communities Goal 1End poverty in all its forms everywhere. Goal 2End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture. Goal 3Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages. Goal 9Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation, Overview: Pacific Islanders have a rich history
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- [Sustainable Development Goals](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=sustainable-development-goals) - U.N. Sustainable Development Goals In 2015, world leaders agreed to 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to create a better world by 2030,by ending poverty, fighting inequality, and addressing the urgency of climate change. The Guam Green Growth initiative is guided by the goals. It is now up to all of us, governments, businesses, civil society,
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- [Our Logo - Revised](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=our-logo-revised) - Our Logo Our logo is comprised of 68 multicolored dots. The different colors and sizes of the dots conceptually represent the diversity of our community, our team, our partners, the five Categories of Action we support, the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, and our commitment to achieve them.
- [Action Framework](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=action-framework) - Our Action Framework The G3 Working Group began meeting in January 2020 to create the G3 Action Framework. Governor Leon Guerrero and Lt. Governor Tenorio signed the G3 Action Framework document on September 23, 2020 to adopt the compilation of hundreds of goals, objectives, metrics, action items, action leads, and partnerships submitted by the members. The
- [Heading + Text (Column % = 40:60)](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=heading-text-column-4060) - About us The United Nations emphasizes that we are in a critical 9-year window to act on the most significant global sustainability challenges before 2030. With the backdrop of COVID-19 affecting economies, food systems, and the survival of our most vulnerable, Guam Green Growth is an engine of solutions and innovation to help Guam build
- [Featured Image Shrink](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=featured-image-shrink)
- [About](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=about) - About us The United Nations emphasizes that we are in a critical 9-year window to act on the most significant global sustainability challenges before 2030. With the backdrop of COVID-19 affecting economies, food systems, and the survival of our most vulnerable, Guam Green Growth is an engine of solutions and innovation to help Guam build
- [Page Heading + Body - Option 1](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=page-heading-body-option-1) - About us The United Nations emphasizes that we are in a critical 9-year window to act on the most significant global sustainability challenges before 2030. With the backdrop of COVID-19 affecting economies, food systems, and the survival of our most vulnerable, Guam Green Growth is an engine of solutions and innovation to help Guam build
- [Working Group + Action Framework](https://guamgreengrowth.org/?elementor_library=working-group-action-framework) - About us The United Nations emphasizes that we are in a critical 9-year window to act on the most significant global sustainability challenges before 2030. With the backdrop of COVID-19 affecting economies, food systems, and the survival of our most vulnerable, Guam Green Growth (G3) is an engine of solutions and innovation to help Guam

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- [How Moments Shape Our Lives?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/why-time-is-important/) - The Essence of Time: Time, an intangible force that governs the very fabric of our existence, serves as the foundation upon which the narratives of our lives unfold. From the rhythmic ticking of a clock to the cyclical patterns of celestial bodies, its influence is undeniable. The concept of time marks the past with memories,
- [What Intricate Ecosystems Thrive Along the Banks of Rivers?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/why-rivers-are-important-for-ecosystem/) - Natural Ecosystem: Rivers play a crucial role in the natural ecosystem, serving as lifelines that sustain diverse flora and fauna. These water bodies create intricate habitats for a myriad of organisms, contributing to the overall biodiversity of an area. The flowing waters of a river provide essential resources and support intricate food webs, making them
- [How Does WordPress Revolutionize Website Management for Beginners?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/wordpress-revolutionize/) - Content Management Powerhouse: WordPress stands as a formidable content management system (CMS) that has transformed the landscape of website creation and management. Boasting a user-friendly interface, it empowers individuals and businesses to effortlessly build and customize websites, even without extensive technical expertise. Its versatility extends from simple blogs to complex e-commerce platforms, making it a
- [Why is Staying Updated on SEO Trends Crucial for Digital Marketers?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/learn-more-about-seo/) - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Fundamentals: SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a critical facet of digital marketing that focuses on enhancing a website's visibility in search engine results. At its core, SEO aims to improve the relevance and credibility of a website's content to match users' search queries. By understanding and implementing SEO best practices,
- [How Can Users Customize and Personalize Their Smartwatch Experience?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/smartwatch-experience/) - Wearable Technology Revolution: Smartwatches represent a significant leap in the realm of wearable technology, seamlessly blending fashion and functionality. These compact devices, worn on the wrist like traditional watches, serve as powerful extensions of smartphones, offering a diverse range of features beyond just telling time. With capabilities such as fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and
- [Why Does Time Feel Different in Various Life Moments?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/know-about-time/) - The Essence of Time: Time, an intangible force that governs the very fabric of our existence, serves as the foundation upon which the narratives of our lives unfold. From the rhythmic ticking of a clock to the cyclical patterns of celestial bodies, its influence is undeniable. The concept of time marks the past with memories,
- [Why Are Rivers Vital Ecosystems for Biodiversity?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/know-about-river/) - Natural Ecosystem: Rivers play a crucial role in the natural ecosystem, serving as lifelines that sustain diverse flora and fauna. These water bodies create intricate habitats for a myriad of organisms, contributing to the overall biodiversity of an area. The flowing waters of a river provide essential resources and support intricate food webs, making them
- [How Does WordPress Adapt to Evolving Web Development Trends?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/know-about-wordpress/) - Content Management Powerhouse: WordPress stands as a formidable content management system (CMS) that has transformed the landscape of website creation and management. Boasting a user-friendly interface, it empowers individuals and businesses to effortlessly build and customize websites, even without extensive technical expertise. Its versatility extends from simple blogs to complex e-commerce platforms, making it a
- [How Can SEO Strategies Adapt to Changing User Behaviors and Preferences?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/why-seo-is-important/) - Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Fundamentals: SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is a critical facet of digital marketing that focuses on enhancing a website's visibility in search engine results. At its core, SEO aims to improve the relevance and credibility of a website's content to match users' search queries. By understanding and implementing SEO best practices,
- [Why Are Smartwatches Considered Versatile Companions Tailored to Individual Needs?](https://guamgreengrowth.org/docs/why-smart-watch-is-important/) - Wearable Technology Revolution: Smartwatches represent a significant leap in the realm of wearable technology, seamlessly blending fashion and functionality. These compact devices, worn on the wrist like traditional watches, serve as powerful extensions of smartphones, offering a diverse range of features beyond just telling time. With capabilities such as fitness tracking, heart rate monitoring, and

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