Island Innovation

It is time to officially announce the 2025 edition of the Global Sustainable Islands Summit! Next year, we will be hosting the third of our in-person flagship event in the iconic islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳 We are partnering with The Government of the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis to host the next #GSIS2025, building upon the momentum of the 2024 SIDS4 Conference to address pressing challenges confronting island communities. This time, we will focus on - Water Sustainability & Energy Nexus, - Agricultural Resilience and Climate Adaptation, - Climate-Health Interactions and Geothermal Energy. Our tickets are already available at an "extra" early bird rate until October 15th, 2024 and our summit will take place from May 27-29, 2025. 🐦 Purchase your extra-early bird tickets: https://lnkd.in/dbeXuYtq See you there! #SKN #IslandInnovation #GSIS2025 #Caribbean #Geothermal #Water #Agriculture #ClimateHealth

The Island Innovation team is getting ready for COP29 Azerbaijan 🌍 From November 11-24, the Island Voices @ COP29 will bring standpoints from Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs). While some of our team members will be attending in person, interviewing experts and attending key side events, our virtual crew will be working behind the scenes, delivering daily bulletins, social media coverage, and virtual side events so no one misses out. Whether you’re in Baku or following along from home, we’ve got you covered. Registration is free! Sign up now to receive updates and exclusive content throughout the event. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dKuQVJwy #IslandInnovation #ClimateAction #SIDS #IslandVoices #COP29 Philip Florencio

I really enjoyed chatting with Damiens Nicolas and learning about climate injustice in the French Caribbean and all the incredible work he's doing. Feel free to give it a listen and let me know your thoughts ! https://lnkd.in/eEnaqcwb

In our newsletter this week, we’re diving into island life at every level - with inspiring stories of young islanders and more. Check out our featured stories :👇 ➡️ Sammy Harvey: Meet the 14-Year-Old Turks and Caicos Islands International Goalkeeper Sammy Harvey, a 14-year-old from Turks and Caicos, made his international debut as a goalkeeper, showcasing resilience after a challenging first game. https://lnkd.in/e8keUxqr BBC News BBC ➡️  Will the Sea Cucumber Industry Sink or Swim in Belize? Belize's sea cucumber industry faces evolving regulations and fluctuating demand, sparking debates over sustainability and economic impact on local fishers. https://lnkd.in/edq8PP9R Earth Journalism Network ➡️ ‘We learned from Iceland’s mistakes’: The Faroe Islands’ hopes and fears about tourism boom The Faroe Islands, now a popular tourist spot, aim to balance economic growth with conservation, drawing lessons from Iceland’s tourism challenges. https://lnkd.in/exv_SJ8C Le Monde ➡️ Strong Partnership Helps Deliver Essential Services to the Remote Bougainville Atoll Islands A collaborative effort has enabled Bougainville’s remote islands to access essential services, including solar kits, through a government-chartered vessel. https://lnkd.in/eerrDnJm Subscribe to our newsletter for more https://lnkd.in/dkUfj_8k Featured photo of the week: View from above, Grand Turk, Turks and Caicos Islands #solarpanels #tourism #fishing

Are you looking to make your voice heard at the global climate stage? Gaining official accreditation for UN Climate Change Conferences (COPs) can open doors to significant advocacy opportunities. But how do you navigate the process? We are hosting a couple of virtual informative sessions the weeks before COP29 Azerbaijan, focusing on NGO Accreditation for COP and the youth’s role in Climate Justice advocacy. Our first virtual session, happening next week on October 31st, is entitled ”UNFCCC COPs: How can SIDS civil society receive official accreditation?” 💻 This session will guide you through securing accreditation, including the application process, eligibility criteria, and tips for success. 🕘 09:00 AM New York, 13:00 PM London, 12:00 AM Sydney (next day). To get access to the upcoming virtual sessions, news, and updates, register to Island Voices @ COP29: https://lnkd.in/diCVk_6J #NGO #COP29 #Accreditation #ClimateChange #VirtualSession #Informative

Are you a journalist, climate/science communicator, or someone interested in having a chat at COP29 Azerbaijan in two weeks? Lets get in touch! I will be in Baku for both weeks, in dual roles with Island Innovation and ClimaTalk, helping shine a light on the underrepresented communities at the frontlines of the climate crisis actively developing sustainable solutions, and the young people advocating for ambitious, concerted climate action at the highest levels. Not going to COP but interested in getting the latest news and island-related updates?  Register to our Island Voices @COP29 platform to receive exclusive information directly from Baku: https://lnkd.in/d7HmZZ2D ___ Êtes-vous un journaliste, quelqu'un qui travaille dans la communication climatique/scientifique ou vous voulez prendre un café à la COP29 à Bakou dans quelques semaines? Contactez-moi! Je serai à Bakou pendant les deux semaines avec Island Innovation et ClimaTalk, avec qui je travaille pour mettre en lumière les communautés sous-représentées en première ligne de la crise climatique, et les jeunes qui plaident pour des actions climatiques plus ambitieuses et concertées. Vous ne participez pas à la COP mais souhaitez recevoir les dernières nouvelles et mises à jour liées aux îles ? Inscrivez-vous à notre plateforme Island Voices @COP29 pour recevoir des informations exclusives directement depuis Bakou : https://lnkd.in/d7HmZZ2D

The RedLAC Conference in Saint Lucia really set the bar high for conservation action, as we've spent the last few days discussing replicable approaches to achieve the ambitious goal of conserving 30% of land and sea areas in Latin America and the Caribbean by 2030. Besides bringing plenary sessions and workshops around climate resilience, biodiversity conservation, marine protected areas, and circular economy, the RedLAC Conference organisers had a surprise or two under their sleeves: 📢 During day 2 of the event, Karen McDonald Gayle and her team from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launched another Call for Proposals for the Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility, offering USD 15.5 million in grant funding for projects to assist in climate change adaptation efforts within the marine and coastal zones of the insular Caribbean. 🆕 To wrap up the conference, the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) officially announced their brand-new initiative, the Marine Health Alliance (MHA). The MHA wants to bring sustainable tourism and marine conservation closer together by transforming their donation-based contributions into practical actions, such as reef protection, coastal clean-ups, restoration of mangroves and seagrass beds, and advocacy for the health of Saint Lucia's waters. What a thrilling event! We are so glad we could attend the conference as a supporting partner, and we want to congratulate RedLAC, Sandals Foundation, Caribbean Biodiversity Fund, Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund, and Bridge for allowing us to collaborate towards the 30x30x30 goals. Visit their channels to review the event's key moments. 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBdDi7PW

From the recovery of Saint Lucia’s cocoa industry to Lanzarote’s push for sustainable tourism, this week’s island news showcases how island efforts can have global impacts.   Here’s a brief look at some of the stories in our newsletter this week : 👇 ➡️ ‘We do just about everything’: the women running New Zealand’s ‘third island’ On remote Stewart Island, women like Helen Cave juggle multiple roles, from running businesses to leading community initiatives, highlighting the essential role women play in keeping the island thriving. via The Guardian https://lnkd.in/d_V5t3dY ➡️  Cocoa’s revival on the tropical island of Saint Lucia After years of decline, Saint Lucia’s cocoa industry is seeing a resurgence. Local farmers are growing high-quality cacao and integrating agro-tourism into their farms. via FAO https://lnkd.in/diagKr-H ➡️ Chagos islands: what the UK-Mauritius agreement means for displaced Chagossians The UK has agreed to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, offering financial support and the possibility for displaced Chagossians to return. The Conversation US https://lnkd.in/dYrNtaqT ➡️ Innovative Coral Restoration Effort on Tortuga Island in Costa Rica A coral gardening initiative in Costa Rica’s Gulf of Nicoya is accelerating coral growth, restoring marine ecosystems, and benefiting the local environment and economy. via Tico Times https://lnkd.in/d7V8GMQ9 Subscribe to our newsletter for more https://lnkd.in/dkUfj_8k Featured photo of the week: Stewart Island in #NewZealand, known as Rakiura in Māori. #agriculture #conservation #womenempowerment