II189-A Relentless Battle: Barbuda’s Story at The Virtual Island Summit??

This week, we're highlighting a range of innovative projects, initiatives, and stories that underscore the resilience, creativity, and determination of islanders everywhere.

Devon Warner, Chairman of the Barbuda Council, to speak at VIS2024 - 10,000 attendees expected at summit

The Virtual Island Summit brings together island communities to explore sustainable solutions, with free access to expert speakers from various fields. Join Devon Warner, Chairman of the Barbuda Council and many other island leaders at this transformative event.

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The Island Innovation team is delighted to have the Chairman of the Barbuda Council, Devon Warner Devon Warner, join us during the event. He stated

“Barbuda has a story, a story that I think has not been told, especially since [Hurricane] Irma with regards to certain developments that are taking place in Barbuda, the involvement of the Barbudan people, what Barbudans consider to be the worst case scenario with regards to disaster capitalism.”

Some distinguished speakers include: Fernando Clavijo Batlle , Paubert Tsimanaoraty MAHATANTE , Lady Alida Francis , Clare Barber , Mike Gabbard , and many more.

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By land, sea and sky, Māori are using Indigenous knowledge to combat climate change

Three friends are clearing a river clogged with invasive weeds and algae, helping native wildlife thrive. They're part of a growing Māori effort to fight the impacts of climate change on New Zealand. Learn more about their mission.

Atlantic Spaceport Consortium to Explore Azores Launch Facility

Founded in 2019, the Atlantic Spaceport Consortium (ASC) is set to build a commercial spaceport on Santa Maria Island, 1,500 kilometers off the Portuguese coast. Curious about this space frontier? Learn more.

‘Burden’ helps save Scottish island’s pharmacy amid housing crisis

After a failed sale left Mull's only pharmacist homeless, a local doctor stepped in to secure both her and her pharmacy's future. Read this inspiring story

An opportunity to present your work: Turning the Tide 2025

The University of Prince Edward Island , University of Aruba and the 日本上智大学 invites you to their 3rd international conference on Small Island States (SIS) and Subnational Island Jurisdictions (SNIJs) in June 2025.?

Before the conference, they are inviting researchers, practitioners, artists, and communities across disciplines to explore island imaginaries and interdisciplinarities in the context of climate change, and to?submit an abstract related to one or more of the sub-themes?(ex:?Ocean health and climate change, Environmental law and governance, Climate change communications, The importance of health and well-being, etc).

The call for abstracts is open until 30th September 2024.

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Andaman Islands: Meet the Karen’s first female dive instructor

Meet Naw Ruth, the Andaman Islands' first female dive instructor from the Karen community, who is breaking barriers in a male-dominated field. Her journey is a powerful story of resilience, adaptation, and inspiring change in the face of climate challenges. Dive into her story to learn more. Oceanographic Magazine

VI Galapagos Research and Conservation Symposium: Science and Community Collaboration

The VI Galapagos Research and Conservation Symposium brought together experts and the community to share groundbreaking research and strategies for preserving the archipelago's ecosystems and enhancing local well-being. Learn how science and community collaboration are driving conservation efforts.

More island stories

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• The island ferries making life difficult for disabled people
• On a rural Hawaiian island, solar provides a path to energy sovereignty
• Dominica hosts Caribbean Youth Forum on Environment and Development, promotes sustainability
• Scaling up medical oxygen in the Pacific: Life-saving oxygen plant now operational in Kiritimati

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