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The Virtual Island Summit promotes cross-sector collaboration and the sharing of best practice
Virtual Island Summit 2020
The Virtual Island Summit is a free and entirely online event designed to connect global islands to share their common experiences through a digital platform.
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Mana Pacific partners with Island Innovation to find solutions for the green energy transition in the Pacific Islands
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The Virtual Island Summit is a fantastic opportunity to exchange information between islands facing similar challenges and opportunities, and I am looking forward to sharing my own experience and learning from all attending.
Mike EmanOpposition Leader & Former Prime Minister of Aruba
I can't recommend James highly enough. We engaged James to helo us revamp our digital marketing and social media strategy. He is uber-smart, very responsive, and has a profound understanding of both communications AND clean energy markets. A pretty unique combination. Plus, the team loved working with him. Key takeway? Hire James.
Matthew PerksNew Energy Events LLC
James is an exceptional business colleague and professional. He is tireless in his pursuit of his extremely important goals in climate engagement. He has done a terrific job growing Solar Head of State, and raising awareness of the benefits of renewable energy and the threat of climate change and raising sea levels. It is my pleasure to work with him!
Marc LopataPresident at Azimuth Energy and Solar Island Energy
The Virtual Island Summit reminds us that we are not facing these challenges alone. The diversity in participating island nations and speakers from around the world also provides a unique opportunity to create a global digital alliance of island communities geared towards innovative solutions for our shared vulnerabilities.
H.E Dr. Didacus JulesDirector General of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States
James led Solar Head of State projects to install PV panels on government buildings across the Pacific and Caribbean islands. He ran an effective communication campaign for projects in Saint Lucia and Jamaica. James has vision, motivation and the diplomatic and organizational skills to make an impact.
Dan CassEnergy Policy & Regulatory Lead at the Australia Institute
I participated in the Island Innovation summit last year, I met people and learned a lot. Was really amazing. It is a great initiative, working together for SDGs. In an interdependent world, we need cooperation, to have greater resilience, and stop the impacts of climate change. Connecting islands around the world for a common goal: to live in a more sustainable planet.
Maria Emilia BurgosAmbassador, Argentina
Island innovation is without doubt an excellent resource for sustainable development and networking best practices for doers. I'm honored to have the opportunity to collaborate towards Island Innovation Summit 2020. Learning and growing as we collaborate and network towards sustainable development by sharing knowledge and resources from islands around the world.
Ruben ColonAmbassador, Puerto Rico
Island Innovation is more of a 'movement' then an event series; and most certainly creates the 'space' for interactive exchange of knowledge, ideas and collective action related to improving "Island"-based social, economic and environmental projects and strategies. If you are an Island based community leader, I would encourage you to watch for events & webinars relevant to the work you do.
Angela Faye BarnardAmbassador, Vancouver Island, Canada
Who we work with
Our aim is to help sustainable initiatives grow through increased visibility, improved branding and thought-leadership. Valuable connections and engagement between stakeholders are created through our green marketing campaigns and virtual events. When you work with Island Innovation you gain access to our growing community of sustainability leaders as well as our own connections and expertise. We work with the following types of organisations: