Thanks to all our Speakers, Sponsors, Partners and Attendees for a great event.

Island Voices @ COP28

Sharing Climate Change Messages from Islanders to the World

Island Representation at COP28

Island Innovation was the official Programme Partner for the Island of Hope’s stage, which took place live in Dubai between the 4th and 8th of December, 2023.

We hosted a 5-day action-packed programme that brought together key actors from Small Island States, Sub-National Island Jurisdictions, climate-vulnerable regions, donors, investors, and the private sector. This immersive event space served as a catalyst to accelerate climate adaptation and resilience through capacity building, problem-solving, and matchmaking, ultimately providing a dedicated space for islands at COP28.

Curated by Island Innovation, the event welcomed over 150 expert speakers who shared inspirational stories, transferable solutions, capacity-building strategies, and best practices. We invited all stakeholders from governments, NGOs, academia, businesses, media, and finance to join this free-to-attend conference.

Why should you register for
Island Voices @ COP29 next year?

Island Innovation will provide an interactive platform where islanders can stay updated, exchange knowledge and access the following content:

Daily Bulletin

COP28 talking points, events and major happenings summarized in a daily bulletin during the conference. We will also press attention to post COP28 communication and call to action.

Event Calendar

Event calendar of all the island events at COP28 to make sure the relevant stakeholders can attend and meet each other. Organizers can submit their events for the exposure and partner events will be highlighted.

Video Interviews

Video interviews with relevant island stakeholders to talk about the different aims of COP28, their predictions for the success of the conference and other details surrounding it.

Island of Hope in partnership with
Climate Action!

Island Innovation was the official Programme Partner for the Island of Hope’s stage, which took place live in Dubai between the 4th and 8th of December, 2023.

We hosted a 5-day action-packed programme that brought together key actors from Small Island States, Sub-National Island Jurisdictions, climate-vulnerable regions, donors, investors, and the private sector. This immersive event space served as a catalyst to accelerate climate adaptation and resilience through capacity building, problem-solving, and matchmaking, ultimately providing a dedicated space for islands at COP28.

Curated by Island Innovation, the event welcomed over 150 expert speakers who shared inspirational stories, transferable solutions, capacity-building strategies, and best practices. We invited all stakeholders from governments, NGOs, academia, businesses, media, and finance to join this free-to-attend conference.

Island of Hope Recordings

Meet our COP28 Speakers

President of the Republic of Palau

Head of Oceans and Natural Resources, The Commonwealth

Secretary-General, The Commonwealth

Director, Bridgetown Initiative & Special Advisor on Climate Resilience, Prime Minister’s Office, Government of Barbados

UNFCCC Ambassador for Net Zero, and Chief Executive Officer

Cayman Islands Government Representative - United Kingdom

Cabinet Secretary of Net Zero, Scottish Government

Premier, Government of Bermuda

Member of Parliament & COP26 President, UK Government

President, Caribbean Development Bank (CDB)

Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Sustainable Development and Culture, Government of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

Minister of Environment, Government of Mauritius

Senior Lecturer in Archaeology, University of the Highlands and Islands

Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, & the Environment, Government of Palau

Director of Peace Boat US, UN Ocean Decade Programs

Minister for Environment, Natural Resources and Planning, Government of St Helena

Senior Climate Change & Development Expert, Jamaica

Carbon Neutral Islands Lead, Scottish Government

Former Member of Parliament, Anguilla

Professor and Director, Islands and Small States Institute, University of Malta

Ambassador of the Republic of Malta And Permanent Representative of Malta to IRENA Abu Dhabi

Deputy, St Brelade in the States Assembly of Jersey, and Minister for the Environment in the Council, Government Of Jersey

Director, Department: Climate Change Department, Ministry of Environment and Energy, Government of the Republic of Maldives

Minister for Climate Resilience, the Environment & Renewable Energy, Government of Grenada

Founder and Director, Peace Boat

Daily Bulletins

Caribbean Climate Justice Future Leaders Program
COP28 Delegation

Island Innovation offered a unique, fully-funded opportunity for 10 participants from the Caribbean Climate Leadership Justice Academy to attend COP28 in Dubai, acting as envoys for their island communities. This program provided a valuable opportunity to deepen their understanding of Climate Justice, engage with global policymakers, and champion climate action at the UNFCCC COP28.