Small, isolated communities face a host of challenges, including limited financial and human resources. As environmental and economic disruptions escalate worldwide, how do we ensure that island communities aren’t left behind? Network weaving is a strategy that can add capacity and accelerate the pace of problem-solving in places where time and resources are limited. Thoughtfully designed peer-to-peer engagement can facilitate the solutions sharing, leadership development, and personal relationships to help island communities thrive in the face of change.
Speakers:

Mark Glick
Tenure Track Faculty of the Hawaii Natural Energy Institute

Matt Preisser
Coordinator for the Great Lakes Islands Alliance

Michael F. Childers
Chair of the Steering Committee at Great Lakes Islands Alliance (GLIA)

Roger Berle
Founding Co-Chair of the Maine Islands Coalition

Stephanie Nowers
Co-Facilitator for the Islanded Grid Resource Center

Suzanne Macdonald
Chief Development Community Officer, Island Institute