Bee Population Decline in Jeju Raises Environmental and Agricultural Concerns
The honeybee population in Jeju has been steadily declining, raising concerns among local farmers and environmental experts. According to data released by the Jeju provincial government on February 13, the number of beehives on the island has consistently decreased over the past five years, falling from 80,803 in 2020 to 56,678 in 2024.
Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority issues a request for proposals for projects exemplifying regenerative tourism
The Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority has issued the next round of requests for proposals for projects that preserve Hawai‘i’s natural resources, perpetuate the state’s Hawaiian and multicultural heritage, or enrich the community through festivals and signature events statewide.
How centuries of isolation shaped Greenlanders’ unique genetics
An analysis of the genomes of nearly 6,000 Greenlandic people suggests that their Inuit ancestors rarely moved around after settling the island around 1,000 years ago. This historical isolation means that people from some parts of Greenland are more likely to develop certain genetic diseases than are people in other parts of the world.
From February to March, we are hosting a 3-part webinar series focused on Geothermal Energy, Youth Advocacy, and Climate Finance for Sub-National Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs).
Yesterday, the webinar “Energy Independence for Islands: Geothermal Solutions and Funding Pathways” proved to be a rich source of information, as experts shared their insights on geothermal energy development, energy storage, and grid advancements for islands. The panel addressed the complexities of these solutions, including environmental concerns, financial hurdles, and geographical limitations. The audience contributed significantly to the insightful dialogue. Watch or re-watch the webinar:
You can already save your spot for the next 2 webinars! These events are virtual and registrations are free.
Be part of the Global Mouvement
Everyone who registers for the webinars above will benefit from a special discount of 20% OFF the current tickets to join the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025.
Tickets are in very high demand, register to the webinars to receive your discount and to get your ticket before the prices increase!
