This occasional newsletter highlights events and stories about innovation in sustainable development for rural, remote and island regions. We want to change the discourse to demonstrate how islandness can be a driver for innovation.
Other Events
Clean energy for EU islands forum (#CE4EUislands)
30 for 30 | In 2023 we will select 30 islands that want to become fully renewable by 2030. Achieving fully renewable-energy-powered islands is the North Star objective…
Launch of the Blue Justice Ocean Surveillance Programme
UNDP and Norway will announce the new Blue Justice Ocean Surveillance Programme. Norway will provide free surveillance to states that supports the Int. declaration against…
Climate Gen Z Conference
The Climate Gen Z Conference is a virtual conference that aims to improve and expand activism on climate change issues facing the Caribbean. It is…
The 1st Philippine Digital Nomad Summit
The Island of Siargao, known as the surf capital of the Philippines, is one of today’s top tourist destinations. The recent pandemic created a new…
After the European Parliament’s resolution on island regions: what’s next?
An interactive, high-level dialogue with representatives of EU institutions and bodies, organisations and civil society representatives will identify key elements and solutions to shape an…
Turning the Tide: Climate Change, Social Change, and Islandness
Islands are at the front lines of climate change. With close proximity to the oceans, they are often the first to experience land loss due…
2023 SESA Summit
The Solar + Energy Storage Association of Puerto Rico (SESA) -- a SEIA affiliate -- is excited and proud to announce the 7th Annual SESA…
INSULEUR Forum
Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center Syggrou Avenue 364. 17674 Kallithea, Athens, GreecePlease Register to the Forum by filling in this form. The GA and the Conference will take place on Friday, December 1st, 2023, at STAVROS…
SIDS: A Just and Equitable Energy Transition towards a Climate- Resilient Future
Al Waha Theatre, Blue ZoneThis year at COP28 in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) through the Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses Initiative, the…
Barcelona to host 2024 UN Ocean Decade Conference
Barcelona to host major event on science-based solutions for the ocean in the framework of the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development Paris/Barcelona,…