Developing tangible solutions to sustainability challenges within our island region.
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.
The G3 Conservation Corps had another week packed with diverse activities designed to enhance and protect Guahan’s natural resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The University of Guam is recruiting for the third cohort of the Guam Green Growth Conservation Corps (G3CC).
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.