Meaningful and enlightening dialogues, as well as transformative partnerships, characterised the proceedings of the 5th anniversary of the Virtual Island Summit, which took place last week. Once again, this year saw the active participation of 10,000 individuals from across the globe, converging at the summit to emphasise the pivotal role of islands in the realm of sustainable development and innovation.
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Minister says marine park plans will protect Jersey’s territorial waters
Jonathan Renouf said he was proposing creating the park by extending marine protected areas (MPAs) to about 30% of island territorial waters.
US to open embassies in the Cook Islands and Niue
Joe Biden, the president of the United States, is set to announce the opening of new embassies on the Cook Islands and Niue as part of a charm offensive to block Chinese inroads into the South Pacific.
The Island Innovation team arrived in Curaçao a few days ago for the Kolektivo Conference! The event brings together leading professionals and entrepreneurs from across the globe to explore and celebrate the latest trends and developments in the world of innovation.
James, Kata, Audrey, Thaiz, Christian, Nesa and Linda are here to cover the event and add expertise in addressing island-specific challenges and opportunities, and make valuable contributions to the discussions during the conference.
COP28 is a critical moment in global transformative climate action. We will create an “E-Pavilion” where we will share key insights and developments related to remote, rural and island communities. We want to ensure that your communities are represented and that relevant information is made available to you.
