The Remarkable Healing Power of Seabird Poop for Climate-Stressed Coral Reefs
When marine ecologist Casey Benkwitt set out to study coral reefs, she never thought she’d spend so much time thinking about bird poop. Now, six years after she started exploring how seabird guano boosts these underwater biodiversity hotspots, she sees how important it is to look for unexpected links in ecology. “It’s really intriguing and inspiring to think about how everything is connected,” she says.
Saint Martin’s Accession to the OECS – A Landmark Development for Regional Integration
The Territorial Council of Saint Martin officially advanced its position towards associate membership in the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) on March 19, 2025, marking a pivotal moment in the region’s ongoing efforts toward greater integration and collaboration. Saint Martin is now the 12th Member State of the OECS, joining other Protocol Member States.
New Study Demonstrates Feasibility and Benefits of Small Vessel Electrification in The Bahamas
A new report, led by Environmental Defense Fund and University of The Bahamas, in collaboration with the Bahamas Sportfishing Conservation Association and Photon Marine, examines the feasibility of and possible pathways for the electrification of small vessels in The Bahamas.
Are you a national from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) aged 18-35? Five exclusive, fully funded spots are available to attend the Island Youth Forum in St. Kitts and Nevis, May 25-26 (2025)!
Deadline to express your interest is 4th APRIL 2025
This amazing opportunity is brought to you by the UNFCCC’s Youth4Capacity programme, funded by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, which plans to host climate policy capacity-building sessions at the first forum of our week-long series of events.
Express your interest via the online form by April 4 to attend the Island Youth Forum on May 25-26 and actively contribute to the design and delivery of the Youth4Capacity sessions!
Pre & Post-summit Forums
If you haven’t already, please reserve your spot for the forums happening before and after the main GSIS conference.
Each forum and the main summit require separate tickets.
Recently, Island Innovation’s Project Manager Arianna Abdul-Nour was at the International Symposium on Remote Sensing of Environment, discussing the transformative potential of satellite technology in advancing sustainable development for. She explored how Earth Observation (EO) and space technology can drive economic resilience and sustainability, particularly for island communities such as Tuvalu.
She focused on employing satellites for advancing key UN Sustainable Development Goals, such as enhancing energy self-sufficiency (SDG 7), boosting climate resilience (SDG 13), and conserving marine ecosystems (SDG 14). Arianna also discussed the future of the EO workforce, emphasising the importance of skills like AI, automation, and data science in shaping the next generation of space innovation.
