Hangin' at the Reef
Hangin' at the Reef
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Hangin' at the Reef is a dynamic podcast series brought to you by Hawaii Pacific University. Hosted by Jeffrey Rich, HPU's Chief Communications Officer, this series delves into a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from business, politics, and healthcare, to economics, and social issues. Each episode features thought leaders sharing insights and ideas that help shape our world. Whether you’re interested in the latest healthcare trends or the future of global business, Hangin' at the Reef offers a fresh, engaging perspective on the issues that matter most. Tune in and join the conversation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The podcast covers a wide array of themes such as business, politics, health care, economics, and social issues. Notable episodes include discussions on the evolving role of libraries in a digital landscape, the DISC model for team dynamics, and the transformative impacts of study abroad programs on personal growth. Each episode strives to provide engaging insights into contemporary global challenges and the contributions of academia.
Hangin’ at the Reef is a dynamic podcast series brought to you by Hawaii Pacific University. Hosted by Jeffrey Rich, HPU’s Chief Communications Officer, this series delves into a wide range of thought-provoking topics, from business, politics, and healthcare, to economics, and social issues. Each episode features thought leaders sharing insights and ideas that help shape our world. Whether you’re interested in the latest healthcare trends or the future of global business, Hangin’ at the Reef offers a fresh, engaging perspective on the issues that matter most. Tune in and join the conversation.
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In this episode of Hangin’ at the Reef, Dr. Regina Ostergaard‑Klem—acting Associate Dean of the College of Natural and Computational Sciences and instructor in both the undergraduate Environmental Science/Environmental Studies program and the Master’s in Sustainability graduate program at HPU—examines the evolution and enduring significance of Earth Day, from its 1970 origins to today’s global observance. She explores Hawai‘i’s grassroots sustainability efforts, introduces the Genuine Progress Indicator (GPI) as a more holistic measure than GDP, and underscores the power of transdisciplinary collaboration to address complex environmental challenges.
Resources mentioned:
- 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
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