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.
Challenges in digitalising islands: Networks, entrepreneurship and sustainable development
The purpose of the workshop will be to explore the challenges and opportunities of the rapid digital transformation caused by the pandemic, focusing on islands.…
Road to SMILE 2023 | Pre-event
The Road to the fourth edition of the St. Maarten Innovations, Initiatives and Industries Link-Up Event (SMILE) will be opened with a digital keynote on…
Blue Economy Mediterranean Partnership: Challenges and opportunities
Mediterranean Pavilion Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptUfM will coordinate a panel in the Mediterranean Pavilion as part of COP27 to discuss the Sustainable Blue Economy challenges and opportunities in the “Mare…
Adaptation Solutions #ForCoral Nations
WWF Panda Pavilion - Blue Zone, COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptCoral reefs are exceptional ecosystems that provide habitat, feeding, spawning, and nursery grounds for marine life, making them the essence of biodiversity. As COP27’s premier…
Ocean Knowledge for Climate Resilience
Bellona Pavilion, Blue Zone Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptHealthy coastal and marine ecosystems have a vital role to play in climate mitigation and adaptation. Yet key barriers remain in the implementation of nature-based…
Ecoship: A Transition Model for the Decarbonization of the Maritime Sector
Virtual Ocean PavilionPeace Boat Ecoship will host an open event at the Virtual Ocean Pavilion, an online platform dedicated to raising the visibility of the ocean and…
Islands of the Future: Identifying Risks and Forging Ambitions for Climate Resilience
Thutmose (150) Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptAligning Climate Finance Flows with Caribbean Countries’ Climate Resilience Needs
Thutmose Room, The Green Zone Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThe event will raise awareness about the climate change risks faced by Caribbean countries; highlight the efforts that have been made thus far to adapt;…
COP27 Talanoa Dialogue
Innovation Zone at COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptCreating breakthrough action by bringing diverse communities together in the spirit of the Talanoa Dialogue. The purpose of Talanoa is to share stories, build empathy…