This occasional newsletter highlights events and stories about innovation in sustainable development for rural, remote and island regions. We want to change the discourse to demonstrate how islandness can be a driver for innovation.
About Zaidy Afrin
Zaidy Afrin is a Marine Biologist from Fiji, with specialization in environmental management and ocean affairs. Zaidy’s underwater field of work involves coral reef monitoring, designing and setting coral, seaweed, pearl farms, reef restoration efforts, lionfish invasion programs (Caribbean region) and Crown of thorns removal program (Pacific region). Zaidy is currently a PhD Candidate at the Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute, World Maritime University within the framework of the International Maritime Organization, a Specialized Agency of the United Nations. Her current research focuses on SDG 14 and Blue economy for SIDS. Zaidy has been an active Island Innovation Ambassador, including speaking at the Virtual Island Summit 2021, and helping to promote and support our other events and projects.
