Academic Council

Disseminate scientific knowledge to support the sustainable development of islands

Academic Counselor members are select institutions that hold the same values and mission as Island Innovation.

The program was designed to facilitate connections and collaboration between island communities and academia, encouraging the sharing of academic research with diverse island stakeholders.

The Academic Council Goals

Maximize the impact of academic research by making it more accessible to a wider audience of practitioners and policymakers
Establish a greater academic focus on island communities by utilizing islands’ social, economic and cultural realities as the context for exploring these topics
Deepen relationships between island-based academic institutions globally and provide them with useful resources for disseminating their research
Facilitate the engagement and collaboration of multiple stakeholders, such as private sector, researchers, NGOs, and policymakers

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Membership Criteria

Membership is open to academic institutions that facilitate studies centered around topics of particular relevance to islands, including in fields related to environment, conservation, culture, politics and society of island territories worldwide.
Membership priority will be given to institutions, individuals, NGOs and civil society organizations that are physically located on islands and directly engaging island communities
Commitments? Submitted 2 pieces and attending one annual meeting
Membership will be renewed annually

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Benefits for Academic Institutions

Get the opportunity to connect and collaborate with researchers and other professionals from institutions across the globe
Submit academic research articles to be disseminated via Island Innovation
Enhance your reputation through facilitating the engagement and collaboration of multiple stakeholders, such as researchers, NGOs, and policymakers
Get increased academic exposure through the submission of proposals for panels, posters and talks at events organized by Island Innovation
Increase engagement with policymakers through meetings, collaborative discussions, and attendance at virtual and in-person events, thus facilitating the creating more effective policies focused on sustainability
Take advantage of a platform for researchers to collaborate in relation to areas of common interest in their research

Community Programs

Join our Community Programs to access opportunities to connect with sustainability-related organizations and island stakeholders across the globe

Our Programs

Find, connect, take action together.

By joining our Community Programs you will access opportunities to connect with sustainability-related organizations and island stakeholders with diverse backgrounds. Learn new skills through our training sessions, get inspired, hear from industry experts, and solve problems together.