2023 Island innovation program
George Irvine
Global Shetlander (sheltie), Sustainable Entrepreneur, on a personal crusade to develop / introduce new technologies to decarbonize & reduce the current levels of domestic energy poverty in Northern and western isles
It is with great pleasure that I have been accepted as an ambassador into the 2023 Island innovation program. the program is supported by the United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States They have their own special challenges as they are remote from world markets and suffer from climate change and fragile natural environments
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are a recognized group of 38 UN Member States and 20 non-Members/ Associate Members of Regional Commissions, located in three geographic regions: the Caribbean; the Pacific; and the Atlantic, Indian Ocean, Mediterranean and South China Sea (AIMS)
Biodiversity is an important issue for the livelihood of many SIDS, as industries like tourism and fisheries can constitute over half of the GDP of small island economies. However, the importance of these natural resources extends beyond the economy; biodiversity holds aesthetic and spiritual value for many island communities. For centuries, these communities have drawn benefits from biodiversity in the form of food supply, clean water, reduced beach erosion, soil and sand formation, and protection from storm surges.
Strong biodiversity not only generates revenue through industries for SIDS, it also helps prevent the incurrence of additional costs that can result from climate change, soil erosion, pollution, floods, natural disasters, and other destructive phenomena.
At the regional level, SIDS are also supported by inter-governmental organisations, primarily the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) and the Indian Ocean Commission (IOC).
Entrepreneur | Intrapreneur | Leadership | EDS, Engineering/ Engineered Solution, EPC | Digital Twin & Transformation | Carbon Neutral & Net Zero | Sustainability | Startup, GCC & Global Expansion
2 年Congratulations
Group General Manager at LES Energy Services Ltd.
2 年Congratulations George you have tried a lot over the the years for them
HSQE Manager/Trainer/ Inspector at RDA Scaffolding Ltd.NASC Regional Chair for Scotland & Northern Ireland
2 年Give me a call when you can George
Project Manager at Aston University
2 年Congratulations George
Construction Superintendent at Shell
2 年Congratulations George. Well deserved.