The conference is scheduled for April 11-15, 2023, at the Hyatt Regency Guam. A pre-conference will take place on April 10.

Conference abstracts will be accepted until 5 p.m. on Friday, February 24, 2023, Guam time.

The form is available at: Call for Abstracts | University of Guam

The conference will convene islanders and their allies to exchange ideas and launch a wave of sustainability over the next year.

The theme challenges islanders and their partners to think beyond limitations and scarcity and “Rediscover the Depths of Our Island Abundance.”

The annual conference offers a blend of scholarship, advocacy, and action.

Diverse abstract submissions from academia, government agencies, non-profit organizations, teachers, students, and the general community are welcome.

There are two categories for presentations:

• Call for Research: Abstracts of current or recent research findings should include a description of replicable methods that contribute to the understanding of island sustainability challenges.
• Call for Action: Abstracts for presentations that will inspire sustainable action in our communities should be evidence-based solutions or plans that will contribute to solving the challenges of island sustainability. Case studies may be included. Please make sure to provide a statement in the abstract that suggests a post-conference implementation plan.
  

Conference tracks

The 2023 conference tracks align with Categories of Action developed by the Guam Green Growth Working Group to implement the 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in locally and culturally effective ways.

Overarching theme: Rediscover the Depths of Our Island Abundance

The conference aims to promote thinking about the resources the islands can explore. Some of the conference questions include:

• How are islands connected, plentiful, and secure?
• What resources have not been explored – natural resources, deep-sea minerals, undiscovered natural products, or traditional waste?
• How can islanders properly manage and sustain these resources and ensure their benefits endure?

Previously submitted abstracts will not be selected.

For more information, contact cis@triton.uog.edu or go to the conference website: 2023 Conference on Island Sustainability