At the Center of Research in the Western Pacific
Leaders from across the Pacific convened Monday for a workshop at the 17th University of Guam Conference on Island Sustainability aimed at innovating how conservation efforts are financed in the region, marking a significant step forward for the Micronesia Challenge and its long-term sustainability goals.
The University of Guam will move forward with its flagship Conference on Island Sustainability (CIS2026) this year following the passing of Super Typhoon Sinlaku, underscoring the event’s regional importance and resilience in the face of severe weather.
The University of Guam has announced three dynamic voices set to take the stage as this year’s Seed Talk presenters at the Conference on Island Sustainability, spotlighting emerging community leaders whose work reflects the conference’s theme, “Illuminating the Path to Prosperity.”
Guam NSF EPSCoR graduate research assistant, Nikko Angelos Galanto, will present his thesis proposal on November 25, 2025, at 9 AM, under the guidance of advisor Bastian Bentlage.
Dive into deep-sea discovery! 🧐 Join the Autonomous Reef Monitoring Structures (ARMS) Research Reveal & Show and Tell this Friday. We’re opening up the ARMS devices deployed off Guam’s shores to see what incredible marine life and data they’ve collected. Meet the researchers and explore the future of reef monitoring!
Join us as we engage Guam’s community, local leaders, and stakeholders in updated discussions on how ocean energy – specifically Sea Water Air Conditioning (SWAC), Ocean Thermal Energy Conversion (OTEC), and wave energy – can support Guam’s long-term energy resilience, economic diversification, and environmental sustainability. The goal is to share current research, explain potential sites and benefits, and gather community perspectives to shape the path forward.