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.
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…
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…