In this episode of Hangin’ at the Reef, hosted by Jeffrey Rich, Regina Ostergaard-Klem, Ph.D, delves into the evolution and lasting impact of Earth Day, from its beginnings in 1970 to its current global significance. She highlights Hawai‘i’s grassroots sustainability initiatives, introduces the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) as a more comprehensive alternative to GDP, and emphasizes the importance of transdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex environmental issues.
Listen here:
Youtube: https://youtu.be/4qlRwRXIOVY
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3vviE66uuDHTemIDQjMCHc?si=b8930b5bf7d048c4
Resources:
- Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE): https://www.aashe.org/
- Hawaii Aloha Challenge – state‑wide sustainability pledge and action platform: https://alohachallenge.hawaii.gov/
- Hawai‘i Green Growth – public‑private partnership for sustainable island prosperity: https://www.hawaiigreengrowth.org/
- Islands 2030 – global island sustainable development initiative: http://islands2030.org/
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): https://sdgs.un.org/goals
- Hawai‘i Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) – alternative measure of well‑being and sustainability: https://dbedt.hawaii.gov/economic/hawaii-genuine-progress-indicator-hi-gpi/
- “GPI Island Style: Localizing the Genuine Progress Indicator to Hawaii” (ResearchGate): https://www.researchgate.net/publication/266478076_GPI_Island_Style_Localizing_the_Genuine_Progress_Indicator_to_Hawaii
