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
The Truth About Offshore Wind: Busting Oil Money Myths and Misinformation ArticleJun 6, 2023 The Truth About Offshore Wind: Busting Oil Money Myths and Misinformation Misinformation and falsehoods about offshore wind are running rampant online and in legislatures; here’s what they get wrong. Jun 6, 2023 Michael Freeman
The U.S. territories will be key for achieving the goals of America the Beautiful In the NewsJun 5, 2023 The U.S. territories will be key for achieving the goals of America the Beautiful Angelo Villagomez, Raimundo Espinoza, and Tina Sablan describe how U.S. territories are key to achieving goals set by President Joe Biden’s America the Beautiful initiative. Jun 5, 2023 Pacific Daily News Angelo Villagomez, Raimundo Espinoza, Tina Sablan
A Day in the Life of a Conservation Advocate VideoMay 31, 2023 A Day in the Life of a Conservation Advocate Follow Tina Sablan, former representative of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, as she goes to Washington, D.C., to advocate for a management plan for the Marianas Trench Marine National Monument—and for the inclusion of the Indigenous people of the Mariana Islands in the conservation of their lands and water. May 31, 2023 Margaret Cooney, Angelo Villagomez, Toni Pandolfo, 2 More Ala Al Sadi, Hai-Lam Phan
To Conserve the Ocean, Start With the People Who Live There VideoMay 25, 2023 To Conserve the Ocean, Start With the People Who Live There The U.S. Pacific territories will be key to protecting the ocean. May 25, 2023 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Ala Al Sadi, 2 More Madalyn Reagan, Hai-Lam Phan
‘Under the Pala Pala’: Special Edition Episode VideoApr 4, 2023 ‘Under the Pala Pala’: Special Edition Episode In this special edition episode, six national marine sanctuary advocates came together for a storytelling event hosted by the Center for American Progress and the National Ocean Protection Coalition at the fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress in Vancouver, Canada, to talk Indigenous-led conservation. Apr 4, 2023 Angelo Villagomez, Margaret Cooney, Madalyn Reagan
To Protect Whales, We Should Ban Offshore Oil and Gas, Not Wind Farms In the NewsMar 21, 2023 To Protect Whales, We Should Ban Offshore Oil and Gas, Not Wind Farms In an op-ed for InsideSources, Angelo Villagomez and Chris Parsons debunk speculation that offshore wind development poses a threat to whales. Mar 21, 2023 InsideSources Angelo Villagomez, Chris Parsons
Prioritizing Implementation at the Our Ocean Conference Would Benefit Ocean Communities and Ecosystems ArticleFeb 1, 2023 Prioritizing Implementation at the Our Ocean Conference Would Benefit Ocean Communities and Ecosystems The Biden administration must use the 2023 Our Ocean Conference in Panama to refocus ocean conservation efforts on implementation of past commitments. Feb 1, 2023 Anne Christianson, Miriam Goldstein, Angelo Villagomez
Why Conserving 30×30 Is More Than a Numbers Game ArticleJan 31, 2023 Why Conserving 30×30 Is More Than a Numbers Game Two years after the establishment of America’s first national conservation goal, it’s time to stop debating what “counts” and focus on action. Jan 31, 2023 Drew McConville, Angelo Villagomez
Proposed National Marine Sanctuaries Provide a Pathway Toward Indigenous-Led Ocean Conservation ReportJan 25, 2023 Proposed National Marine Sanctuaries Provide a Pathway Toward Indigenous-Led Ocean Conservation The United States can move closer to its dual goals of increasing access to nature for all Americans and protecting 30 percent of lands and waters by 2030 by approving and completing the designation of five new Indigenous-led marine sanctuaries. Jan 25, 2023 Anuka Upadhye, Zainab Mirza, Angelo Villagomez
4 Ways the Biden Administration Can Ensure Offshore Wind Development Benefits Tribes and Indigenous People ReportJan 18, 2023 4 Ways the Biden Administration Can Ensure Offshore Wind Development Benefits Tribes and Indigenous People To develop offshore wind energy responsibly, both government and industry must involve Tribal and Indigenous leadership throughout the entire process. Jan 18, 2023 Zainab Mirza, Lonyx Landry, Miriam Goldstein
‘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
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