An Ocean and Climate Agenda for the New Administration ArticleJan 15, 2021 An Ocean and Climate Agenda for the New Administration The Biden administration can take 20 actions in its first 100 days to leverage the power of the ocean in the fight against climate change. Jan 15, 2021 Jean Flemma, Miriam Goldstein, Anne Merwin
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 4 VideoDec 22, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 4 In episode 4 of “Under The Pala Pala,” Angelo Villagomez from the Center for American Progress talks about what it’s like for Natives to work for green nongovernmental organizations in Washington, D.C., with Michaela Pavlat from the National Parks Conservation Association and Javan Santos from The Climate Initiative. Dec 22, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Toni Pandolfo, 1 More Meghan Miller
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 3 VideoNov 29, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 3 In episode 3 of “Under the Pala Pala,” six Native speakers came together at the 2022 National Diversity in STEM Conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico, to talk Indigenous-led conservation and how they bring their Native identity to the work that they do every day. Nov 29, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Andrew Sonntag, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Hai-Lam Phan
U.S. Pacific Territories and the America the Beautiful Initiative Can Deliver Ocean Climate Solutions ArticleNov 28, 2022 U.S. Pacific Territories and the America the Beautiful Initiative Can Deliver Ocean Climate Solutions The U.S. Pacific territories are vast—combined, their ocean areas are nearly twice the size of Alaska—and they are home to some of the world's largest marine protected areas. This region will be critical for achieving the Biden administration’s goals to combat climate change, protect 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030, and ensure access to nature for all Americans. Nov 28, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Anuka Upadhye, Zainab Mirza
16 National Monuments and Marine Sanctuaries Biden Should Create or Expand ReportNov 22, 2022 16 National Monuments and Marine Sanctuaries Biden Should Create or Expand Here are some of the many community-led proposals to protect U.S. lands and waters awaiting action by President Joe Biden and his administration. Nov 22, 2022 Drew McConville, Angelo Villagomez, Sam Zeno, 2 More Michael Freeman, Nicole Gentile
COP27: Comprehensive Multilateral Approaches to Loss and Damage Past EventNov 15, 2022 COP27: Comprehensive Multilateral Approaches to Loss and Damage The event will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, at 5:15 p.m. EGY. Nov 15, 2022
More work needed on MPAs In the NewsOct 19, 2022 More work needed on MPAs Steven Johnson and Angelo Villagomez discuss their recent study which assesses the quantity and quality of marine protected areas in the Mariana Islands. Oct 19, 2022 Pacific Daily News Steven Mana‘oakamai Johnson, Angelo Villagomez
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 2 VideoOct 7, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 2 In this episode, Michael Khus from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and Sol Kaho’ohalahala, chair of the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary, discuss Indigenous healing through the ocean. Oct 7, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Zainab Mirza, 2 More Toni Pandolfo, Andrew Sonntag
How To Fix Americans’ Diminishing Access to the Coasts ReportOct 4, 2022 How To Fix Americans’ Diminishing Access to the Coasts The U.S. government should protect Americans’ right to work and recreate on the coasts by requiring that publicly funded projects provide and improve public access. Oct 4, 2022 Kat So, Miriam Goldstein, Shanna Edberg
Assessing the quantity and quality of marine protected areas in the Mariana Islands In the NewsOct 3, 2022 Assessing the quantity and quality of marine protected areas in the Mariana Islands Angelo Villagomez assesses the quality of conservation efforts in the Mariana Islands, finding the importance of quality, quantity, and scale when determining effective conservation, especially in overlapping and contested jurisdictional authority areas. Oct 3, 2022 Frontiers in Marine Science Steven Mana‘oakamai Johnson, Angelo Villagomez
Ocean justice can help empower communities of color on the frontlines of the climate crisis In the NewsSep 29, 2022 Ocean justice can help empower communities of color on the frontlines of the climate crisis The Ocean Justice Forum—a collective of 18 environmental justice, Indigenous, community, and national nonprofits—is offering an ambitious vision for strengthening ocean climate policy, addressing injustices, and building more resilient communities. Sep 29, 2022 TheGrio Colette Pichon Battle, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson, Marce Gutiérrez-Graudiņš, 2 More Miriam Goldstein, Jean Flemma
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1 VideoSep 28, 2022 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Episode 1 In this episode, Violet Sage Walker from the Northern Chumash Tribal Council and Rep. Sheila Babauta from the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (D) discuss Indigenous women in ocean leadership. Sep 28, 2022 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Zainab Mirza, 1 More Toni Pandolfo
Offshore Wind Can Lower Energy Prices and Beat Out Oil and Gas ReportSep 23, 2022 Offshore Wind Can Lower Energy Prices and Beat Out Oil and Gas Offshore wind lease sales are a significantly better use of ocean acreage than oil and gas—for energy consumers, taxpayers, and the climate. Sep 23, 2022 Michael Freeman
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