UOG receives national award for sustainability leadership of Guam Green Growth
The 91快播 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 for facilitating climate and sustainability solutions in the community through the island-wide .
鈥淭o receive one of 11 awards among the association鈥檚 membership of 400 public colleges and universities is quite telling that we 鈥 as a university and as an island 鈥 are not only effectively leading our community in sustainability solutions, but we鈥檙e setting an example nationwide,鈥 said UOG President Thomas W. Krise.
AASCU President and CEO Mildred Garc铆a said the UOG Center for Island Sustainability was selected by the awards committee 鈥渇or its outstanding results and potential to influence and serve as a model for other institutions.鈥
Guam Green Growth is an island-wide initiative to locally implement the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It is the most comprehensive public-private partnership ever created achieve a sustainable future for Guam.
鈥淕uam Green Growth is a remarkable partnership between all sectors of our society to create a sustainable future for our island,鈥 the governor said. 鈥淐ongratulations to the 91快播 for this distinct and well-deserved honor as the facilitators of this island-wide movement.鈥
Austin Shelton, director of the Center for Island Sustainability and co-chair of the G3 Steering Committee, said this is an award for the working group members from the community as well, who took a personal interest in the island鈥檚 future and dedicated their time and expertise to creating this plan.
鈥淭hanks to all the dedicated G3 Working Group members and supporters,鈥 Shelton said. 鈥淕uam is demonstrating that we are a global leader in island sustainability. Through G3, we are taking local action to ensure a sustainable global future.鈥
The university will be officially recognized among the other awardees during the 2021 AASCU Annual Meeting on Nov. 7 in Florida.