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James Ellsmoor ???
CEO @ Island Innovation | Strategy Advisor | Speaker | Islands, Sustainability, Energy & Climate
This week, we're highlighting a range of innovative projects, initiatives, and stories that underscore the resilience, creativity, and determination of islanders everywhere.
Historic loss and damage fund could finally pay out in 2025
Climate-vulnerable countries may begin receiving compensation from the long-awaited loss and damage fund by 2025, aiding those hardest hit by climate disasters. Discover how this crucial support could reshape global resilience .
Island Innovation at COP29
Next month, the Island Innovation team will be reporting from the ground, hosting in-person and virtual side events in partnership with different impactful organisations. Island Voices @ COP29 will be a space to share key insights and developments related to island communities. United Nations
Tackling mental health stigmas in Afro-Caribbean communities
Peter Merrifield, Peter Merrifield motivated by his own mental health struggles, founded a social enterprise to combat the stigma surrounding mental health in African-Caribbean communities. Dive into his inspiring journey and learn how his work is making a difference .
Pacific Island Students Offered Space Education Opportunities
Two Australian organizations, One Giant Leap Australia Foundation and Cambrian Defence & Space , are teaming up to offer scholarships for Pacific Island students to attend the Global Space Challenge 2024, promoting space education across the region. Learn more about this exciting opportunity and its impact on the Pacific Islands .
#Throwback - The RedLAC Congress 2024 A Catalyst for Conservation Action
The RedLAC Congress 2024 , held in Saint Lucia, served as a pivotal platform for advancing conservation efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean.
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Over the course of the event, participants engaged in robust discussions centred on replicable strategies to achieve the ambitious target of conserving 30% of land and sea areas by 2030.
On the second day of the event, Karen McDonald Gayle and her team from the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund launched?a new?Call for Proposals for the Ecosystem-based Adaptation (EbA) Facility .?This initiative offers USD 15.5 million in grant funding to support EbA-based projects that address climate change adaptation challenges within the marine and coastal zones of the insular Caribbean.
As a fitting conclusion to the conference, the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund officially announced the establishment of the Marine Health Alliance (MHA).
The RedLAC Congress was a truly inspiring event, and Island Innovation was honoured to participate as a supporting partner. We extend our congratulations to RedLAC , the Sandals Foundation, the Caribbean Biodiversity Fund (CBF), and the Saint Lucia National Conservation Fund (SLUNCF) for their commitment to advancing the 30×30 goals.?
Here are a few resources written by reporter Tyrell Gittens :
This week's highlights
‘We do just about everything’: the women running New Zealand’s ‘third island’
On New Zealand’s remote Stewart Island (Rakiura), women like Helen Cave are at the heart of the community, balancing diverse roles from running businesses to managing family life. Learn more about their unique contributions to island life .
Cocoa’s revival on the tropical island of Saint Lucia
Cocoa, a staple of Saint Lucia since the 1660s, is experiencing a resurgence after years of decline due to the banana industry’s dominance. Learn how local farmers are leading the revival, blending tradition with innovation on their farms .
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PostDoc Researcher Human-Environment Interactions | COP28 Delegate | Ecosystems and their services | Coastal communities | Participation
3 周Great recap of this weeks developments and recent news - what a valuable source, James Ellsmoor ???! Congrats to the whole team once again
Hi James, FYI: This project addresses option for effective climate change by offering concrete measures proposed by scientists and engineers: https://sagroups.ieee.org/planetpositive2030/ Islands would be ideal show cases for applications of what is proposed in this report. As one of the committee chairs I may build contact.