The need for urgent climate action has become a more visible issue since the release of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report in August. The report was prepared by over 200 scientists from 66 countries, and the most glaring conclusion was that there is now an undeniable link between human activity and climate change.
The United Nations’ Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, has referred to this report as “a code red for humanity” , and has recommended some specific actions that all nations can take to effectively deal with the climate crisis. In particular, those nations who form part of the G20 economy, and which are responsible for the majority of greenhouse gas emissions, need to focus on putting concrete, detailed steps in place to slow down and reverse global warming.
Island nations can play their part in a variety of ways. For example, some Pacific islands are seeking a strong, legislative commitment by the international community to acknowledge and address their plight, while some Caribbean SIDS are exploring ways to deal with the rising debt caused by damage resulting from extreme weather events.
In fact, these are some of the issues that will be highlighted in Island Innovation’s Island Space@COP26, where we will share key insights and developments related to remote, rural and island communities. Register here to connect to the COP26 conversation, and attend the various online events taking place from 1st to 12th November!
Island nations face many commonalities in the fight against climate change. Our vulnerable coastlines, ecosystems, and people are increasingly prone to the impacts of inaction and many of these threats are from no fault of our own. How we adapt, however, is in our control. Watch the discussion that brought together island experts from the Caribbean and beyond to address the main bottlenecks in communicating information to bring about effective action.
🏆 Island Innovation Awards 🏆
In partnership with the Clinton Global Initiative, the Island Innovation Awards will recognize individuals, organizations and technologies driving positive change for remote and island communities globally. Please take a look at the 12 exciting categories, and nominate anyone you know who is driving positive change!