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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.