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.
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…
Fishing For Climate Resilience: Unlocking the collective potential of vulnerable, coastal communities for climate action
UNFCCC COP27 Blue Zone Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptWith support from Germany’s International Climate Initiative (IKI), Rare and partners are empowering these small-scale fishing communities to adapt to climate change through Ecosystem-based Adaptation…
Localised Solutions to Reduce Climate Induced Loss & Damage for the Most Vulnerable
Memphis, COP27 Blue Zone Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptClimate change increases the frequency and intensity of hazards. Climate-related disasters have almost doubled compared to the previous twenty years. Affected communities and populations face…
How the integration of local knowledge can enhance climate adaptation and mitigation solutions, resilience and preserve biodiversity?
Pavillon France COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThe event will show how local knowledge and practices can be combined with science, innovation or technology to make the ecological transition, climate adaptation and…
The Ocean X Climate Summit
Park Regency Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptOn 11 November 2022, Oceanic Global and partners will host an all-day Summit at the Park Regency in Sharm El-Sheikh, to immerse global stakeholders in…
Resilient indigenous local communities to address global climate change challenges
Pavillon France COP27 Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptEcoship: A Transition Model for Decarbonisation of the Maritime Sector
Green Zone Hall B Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptPeace Boat is an international Japan-based NGO that works for a peaceful and sustainable world through global educational voyages onboard a large passenger ship which…
Restoring Island Resilience – Scaling up Invasive Species Management to Increase Climate Resilience in the Pacific Islands Region
Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThe Island Bright Spots Event Series: Fostering Island-led Local Action into Global Coalitions. Episode 6: Spotlight on Climate Adaptation
Moana Blue Pacific Pavilion Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptIsland and International Partnerships for a Net-Zero and Climate Resilient Future
US Pavilion Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptIn a world increasingly shaped by a changing climate, a resilient future will require collaborative and innovative partnerships across sectors, nations and regions. This event…
Climate Justice for the Caribbean: Climate Analytics Caribbean, Raising the Bar for Regional Resilience
Caribbean Community Climate Change Centre (CCCCC) Pavilion Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptClimate justice is imperative to building capacity and resilience, especially in the context of vulnerable regions such as the Caribbean region. This event will highlight…
Closing the Gap: Securing Lives, Creating Livelihoods in Small Island Developing States
IRENA Pavilion at COP 27 Sharm El Sheikh, EgyptThe objective of this event to identify strategies to close the financing, technology, capacity, and knowledge gaps to achieve and increase the ambition for SIDS…