#IFF2021 Highlights
April 13
#SriAgenda starting #today | #Apr13 #IFF2021 – Opening Day of The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate | Day1 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpZLH5#islands #oceans #sustainablefinance #climatefinance #impinv #fintech https://t.co/4QZ6NLKROZ
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 13, 2021
The Island Finance Forum starts today! The event will explore the role of sustainable and inclusive financial structures in islands and SIDS.
Register now: https://t.co/9vPiWNlqLs@IslandsInnovate #IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/guXfmGQAdn
— IFC Review (@ifcreview) April 13, 2021
#IFF2021 kicks off today! 🏝️
DYK in 2020 Camco helped launch #CRAF, an initiative developed by CDF & @giz_gmbh to provide an incentive for additional lending to #SMEs for renewable and #energyefficient projects in the Caribbean? @CARICOMorg
More: https://t.co/Sa6RCJEdil— Camco Clean Energy (@Camco_tweets) April 13, 2021
Join us tomorrow at the opening session of the Island Finance Forum 2021! @UNDP's @riadmeddeb will highlight how the @CIP_climate can support #SIDS to boost investment in #ClimateAction.
🗓️ 14 April, 8am EDT
👉 Register: https://t.co/WudgZN4jvr #IFF2021 #IslandEvents— UNDP Climate (@UNDPClimate) April 13, 2021
💻 Join us on Wednesday 14th April at the Island Finance Forum 2021 for Economic growth in a post-pandemic world.
🌍 This session will explore approaches and solutions for economic recovery and inclusive growth in a post-#pandemic world.
➡ https://t.co/nx2PheCDca#IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/1vpNuc7UQx
— Nigel Topping (@topnigel) April 13, 2021
#SriAgenda #underway 🔘 #Apr13 #IFF2021 Opening Day | The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate – Day1 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpIaPx#islands #oceans #sustainablefinance #climatefinance #greenfinance #impinv https://t.co/OKLXvQRnEJ
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 13, 2021
I will be joining over 5,000 islanders from around the world as a speaker at the Island Finance Forum! It's free to attend.
To find out more and register visit https://t.co/lsoiNs5yyT#IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/1yk5cNxdDP
— Stefen Deleveaux (@stefdelev) April 13, 2021
I am pleased to be moderating this panel on "New Opportunities to access capital and investment for SMEs" at the @IslandsInnovate Island Finance Summit 2021. You can watch the live stream here: https://t.co/3xfPRQ0MmF
— Alicia Nicholls (@LicyLaw) April 13, 2021
Really a great moment to join Island Innovation and share with the panel "New Opportunies to Acces Capital and Investment for SME" . I'm talking about low tech, how my company IPEOS I-Solutions use an innovative technologie to implement #apps and #webplat…https://t.co/Y0ET7kdYdz
— Betty Fausta (@betfau) April 13, 2021
💡Inspiring words from the panelists at today's Island Finance Forum panel: "New Opportunities to Access Capital and Investment for SMEs."
If you have not signed up yet there is still time to join more sessions this week:
➡️ https://t.co/cUffpwKRdF#IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/u5IJbIjcOF— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 13, 2021
April 14
#SriAgenda in 1 h | #Apr14 at 2pm CEST #IFF2021 – Official Opening Plenary to the Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate | Day2 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpZLH5#islands #oceans #inclusivefinance #sustainablefinance #climatefinance #impinv #fintech #responsibleinvestment pic.twitter.com/fAVmNS8NKx
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 14, 2021
🏝️Join us now for the "Official Opening Plenary the Island Finance Forum 2021" ➡️https://t.co/tggQRlLmWj
with:
Hon. @allenmchastanet, Prime Minister of Saint Lucia
Hon. @FijiPM
Hon. @gastonbrowne, Prime Minister of Antigua & Barbuda and @AOSISChair
(1/2) #IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/VmCmVtD7Lj— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 14, 2021
Tuned in! https://t.co/KSr87NsW3i
— Alicia Nicholls (@LicyLaw) April 14, 2021
At #IFF2021 today @gastonbrowne, PM Antigua and Barbuda, stressed the compound effect of natural disasters on #SIDS: 'up to 77% of the increase (in damages as a result of natural disasters) are due to the effects of #climatechange'.
— Camco Clean Energy (@Camco_tweets) April 14, 2021
.@gastonbrowne told #IFF2021 delegates that islands needed 'a fairer, more inclusive system' to access debt financing for recovery from #COVID19 and climate change #mitigation
— Camco Clean Energy (@Camco_tweets) April 14, 2021
#IFF2021 has started !! https://t.co/oqzpLfJFLg with great opening remarks from world island leaders emphasizing the need for a just transition to low carbon island economies and the need to tackle barriers to financing climate resilience pic.twitter.com/vdjYGKuKz6
— Laura Canevari (@LauraCanevari) April 14, 2021
We will continue to pressure major emitters to increase ambition, but as #SIDS, we also need to act. We need to invest in building resilience NOW – in our sectors, in our institutions, and in our people| PM Browne 🇦🇬 at #IFF2021.
Tune in now ➡️https://t.co/9ItB6zWf9t#SIDSLead pic.twitter.com/jOr0ZKvACl— AOSIS (@AOSISChair) April 14, 2021
Keynote address from @AOSISChair at the @IslandsInnovate #IFF2021 – "Indecision inevitably becomes decision with time." Time for #ClimateAction.
#ImplementationMode #SIDSLead https://t.co/d353UoTE8n— Frances Fuller (@ffulleranu) April 14, 2021
#SriAgenda in 1 h | #Apr14 at 4pm CEST #IFF2021 – Investing in Transportation Electrification: Building the Business Case for E-Mobility | The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate | Day2 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpZLH5#islands #greenfinance #impinv @Nathan_Inc pic.twitter.com/8TzQ6vNR97
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 14, 2021
"#SIDS have a large renewable energy potential, but for many island nations it can be challenging to access the finance needed to really tap into this potential. Next week, we will launch a call for proposals to help boost clean energy investment in SIDS.” – @riadmeddeb #IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/4KRYwiKTHR
— Climate Investment Platform (@CIP_climate) April 14, 2021
"This is the #DecadeOfAction, and this means that we must ramp up climate investments to achieve our climate and development targets—especially among #SIDS that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. This is how the CIP can help👇" @riadmeddeb at #IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/5laBhgE2Yq
— Climate Investment Platform (@CIP_climate) April 14, 2021
Recovery from #COVID19 cannot be business as usual.
In my remarks at the opening of the Island Finance Forum, I stressed that the inherent vulnerabilities of small island developing States🏝️ means we need innovative solutions for them to #buildbackbetter.#IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/P2KWBPK9xt
— Fekita K. Utoikamanu (@fekita_u) April 14, 2021
🔋Tune in now to 'Investing in Transportation Electrification: Building the Business Case for #EMobility'-Sponsored by @Nathan_Inc
Click here➡️https://t.co/95lxTjAmI8
Moderator: Adam Borison
Speakers: @M_Madrigal_M
Jo Edghill
Eric Wenick
Hon. @stevenmyersPC
Roger Todd#IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/rQTzGZJb4v— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 14, 2021
Despite time zone difference, I had the chance to listen via zoom. Very interesting topics covered in the session. https://t.co/jmAIetdNJL
— digitalexplorer (@islandeer) April 14, 2021
#SriAgenda #underway 🔘 #Apr14 #IFF2021 – The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate | Day2 of 4 (until #Apr16)
full agenda here ➡ https://t.co/TpllnpIaPx #IslandEvents #oceans #sustainablefinance #climatefinance #greenfinance #impinv #fintech #responsibleinvestment https://t.co/fUut76vmeE
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 14, 2021
🏝️There are particularly unique challenges facing islands in terms of sustainable development.
🖥 Join our 'Economic Recovery and Inclusive Growth in a Post-Pandemic World: The Island Scenario' session live via Facebook ➡️ https://t.co/jHO8rWpo2N#IFF2021 #IslandEvents
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 14, 2021
Great 📍 Island 🏝 Innovation Finance Forum. Listened to the women of Barbados & Caribbeans + NZ🇳🇿Pacific Business Council. Riveting Speakers 🔊 + good information ℹ shared.
— Fiji Truth⚖️👀 Movement🕊️🎓🇫🇯 (@Fijitruth) April 14, 2021
The day 2 networking session is underway!!
▶️ Join now: https://t.co/4XQme5Don6
🏝️ Table topics include: #BlueEconomy #GreenEnergy #lowcarbon #riskmanagement and #blockchain #IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/e03Pnj0Wox
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 14, 2021
April 15
#SriAgenda in 1 h | #Apr15 at 2am CEST #IFF2021 –
Practical Applications of #Blockchain & #Cryptocurrencies for #SustainableDevelopment on #Islands | The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate Day2 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpIaPx#sustainablefinance #fintech pic.twitter.com/Y17z8ahDlQ— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 14, 2021
#IFF2021 session on Pacific islands responses featuring Leituala Tago of @spc_cps and Ambassador Solo Mara of @PIDF01 hosted by @IslandsInnovate
Great initiative @jellsmoor pic.twitter.com/9SM4HWuZjh— Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson (@lagipoiva) April 14, 2021
Great to hear from @GeorgeSiosi on the importance of new technology such as blockchain assisting in economic growth and sustainable development (eg. effectively monitoring fisheries) for big ocean states. #IFF2021 @IslandsInnovate https://t.co/eDQtbM8A68
— Damian Kelly (@DamianJohnKelly) April 15, 2021
It was an honor moderating the Pacific Islands Energy Roundtable for Mana Pacific at #IFF2021 by @IslandsInnovate
Featuring Secretary General of @PIDF01 & Director of Polynesia of @spc_cps
Both amazing regional experts with wealth of knowledge on sustainable solutions. pic.twitter.com/x0XHDDEWB4— Lagipoiva Cherelle Jackson (@lagipoiva) April 15, 2021
Thomas Jacobs, IFC Country Manager for Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and the Pacific Islands, International Finance Corporation
Ahmed Badr, Acting Director, Project Facilitation & Support, @IRENA
Click here: https://t.co/wAOHLOGQsH#IFF2021 #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/dJX0ZFAoVM— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
Looking forward for my turn to moderate at the #IFF2021 in just over an hour with finance ministers from #Bermuda Sao Tome and Principe and Timor-Leste! https://t.co/zTZIQ0x4A4
— Francesco Sindico (@fsindico) April 15, 2021
Yesterday's opening session of #IFF2021 sent a clear message:
👉#SIDS bear the brunt of the #ClimateCrisis and debt
👉Climate investments are key for a green recovery
👉@CIP_climate announced a call for proposals to boost clean energy investmentshttps://t.co/KH0nzpTIdB— Riad Meddeb (@riadmeddeb) April 15, 2021
🟢 The #IslandFinanceForum brings together Financiers, Development Partners and Regulators to share and exchange expertise on Sustainable and Inclusive Financial Structures in Island Communitiespic.twitter.com/HgH7liJiAh
🧩 https://t.co/rSiVw01QmO@IslandsInnovate #IFF2021
— Climate Strike Canary Islands (@ClimateCanary) April 15, 2021
🎉 We had a brilliant 'Financing the #GreenEnergy Transition & Low-Carbon Infrastructure' session (sponsored by @Camco_tweets) at the #IFF2021!
👏 A big thank you to our moderator, Kalsey Belle, and our speakers: Geoff Sinclair, @ExsleyTaloiburi, Thomas Jacobs, and Ahmed Badr. pic.twitter.com/vbucpPOnLX
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
Yesterday's opening session of #IFF2021 sent a clear message:
👉 #SIDS bear the brunt of the #ClimateCrisis and debt
👉 Climate investments are key for a green recovery
👉 @CIP_climate announced a call for proposals to boost clean energy investmentshttps://t.co/uY0vKC3tNe— UNDP Climate (@UNDPClimate) April 15, 2021
#SriAgenda in 1 h | #Apr15 at 4pm CEST #IFF2021 – The Future of #InnovativeFinance Mechanisms for #Ocean Conservation | The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate Day3 of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpZLH5#IslandEvents #oceans #sustainablefinance #greenfinance #climatefinance pic.twitter.com/LS15INme4K
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 15, 2021
This week is the anniversary of the last eruption of #LaSoufriere Volcano 42 years ago 🌋🌋
As we gather for the Island Finance Forum, our thoughts are with the people of Saint Vincent & the Grenadines during this difficult time 🇻🇨 🇻🇨@IslandsInnovate #IFF2021 #IslandEvents https://t.co/AHpAZdQa3t
— James Ellsmoor 🏝 (@jellsmoor) April 15, 2021
The small islands #blockchain and #crypto session was awesome! #IFF2021
— Thrive Ltd., Cayman Islands (@CaymanThrive) April 15, 2021
🏝️ Another fantastic session at the #IFF2021 – 'Ministerial Roundtable – #Economy and #Sustainability for Global Islands'!
👏 Many thanks to our speakers Hon. @FinanceBDA, Hon. Rui Augusto Gomes, Hon. Osvaldo Tavares Vaz, and our moderator @fsindico!
➡️ https://t.co/cUffpwKRdF pic.twitter.com/mGWAVacjMO
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
A pleasure to join @taliaualiitia on @radioaustralia #PacificBeat to discuss the Island Finance Forum 2021!
The Pacific is well represented including speakers from: 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇻🇺 Vanuatu 🇹🇴 Tonga 🇼🇸 Samoa 🇹🇻 Tuvalu 🇹🇱 Timor-Leste#IFF2021 #IslandEvents
— James Ellsmoor 🏝 (@jellsmoor) April 15, 2021
#Caribbean #SustainableFinance architecture now being presented by Yabanex Batista, CEO, Caribbean #Biodiversity Fund @caribbiofund#IFF2021 #IslandEvents @JenMorrisNature @MafaldaDuarte @TNFD_ @UNDPbiofin @FinanceforBio #greenfinance #nature #ecosystems #buildbackbetter pic.twitter.com/xWnwIWG9zJ
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 15, 2021
Camco MD on #LNG as a #transitionfuel – "#greenenergy is one that does not involve fossil fuel", suggests there may be scope for #solar, storage and later hydrogen as replacements to the traditional transition fuel. Watch here 👉https://t.co/HlHM867BHp @IslandsInnovate #IFF2021 pic.twitter.com/OJndNQyoXH
— Camco Clean Energy (@Camco_tweets) April 15, 2021
🌊 We had a brilliant session on 'The Future of Innovative Finance Mechanisms for #OceanConservation' at the #IFF2021!
👏 Thanks to our speakers @pcharlesjr, Yabanex Batista, Karen Panton, Willy Kostka, @ANGIEPOPS11, Pierre Bardoux-Chesneau, and our moderator Vanessa Hartmann! pic.twitter.com/TWhtqqZ1DV
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
Tuned in and looking forward to hearing the insights of you and your fellow esteemed panelists @deodat_maharaj on this very pertinent topic! 🙂 @IslandsInnovate #IFF2021 https://t.co/w1RVVryixv
— Alicia Nicholls (@LicyLaw) April 15, 2021
Very interesting discussion being had on #Debt and Access to Finance for SIDS 🏝️ in the Era of COVID-19 and Beyond 👏🏿
Reminder that you can catch all the recorded sessions for #IFF2021 on @IslandsInnovate website: https://t.co/9ItB6zWf9t pic.twitter.com/EsFUE5HNVm— AOSIS (@AOSISChair) April 15, 2021
💡 Excellent session on the 'Practical Applications of #Blockchain & #Cryptocurrencies for Sustainable Development on Islands' at the #IFF2021!
👏 Thank you to our speakers Sharmyn Powell, Sandra Uwantege Hart, @GeorgeSiosi, @SimonChantryXI, and our moderator @stefdelev! pic.twitter.com/w6E1szKwRx
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
Yesterday's opening session of #IFF2021 sent a clear message:
👉#SIDS bear the brunt of the #ClimateCrisis and debt
👉Climate investments are key for a green recovery
👉@CIP_climate announced a call for proposals to boost clean energy investments 👉 https://t.co/7J4gVOBTKD— Achim Steiner (@ASteiner) April 15, 2021
🪙 Blockchain and #cryptocurrencies have the potential to be revolutionary technologies, believed by many as being key future components in accelerating the attainment of the SDGs.
➡️Watch the recording of this session here: https://t.co/5aNEes49zc#IFF2021 #blockchain
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
📣 Our next networking session starts in 10! 💭
▶️ Join here: https://t.co/MAs8bJdGGp
All #IFF2021 networking sessions are sponsored by @BarbadosInvest pic.twitter.com/LFVi2Hv7QR
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 15, 2021
April 16
#IFF2021 #IslandEvents #IslandFinanceForum https://t.co/6OSWIqrIFH
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) April 16, 2021
T’was indeed an insightful session!
Well done @jellsmoor
🌊💙#IFF2021 https://t.co/cWRCo2TEc2
— Alana Malinde S.N. Lancaster (@alyietweets) April 16, 2021
#SriAgenda #underway 🔘 #Apr16#IFF2021 – #ImpactInvesting and #ESG – An Opportunity for Financing #SustainableDevelopment on #Islands? | The Island Finance Forum 2021 "@IslandsInnovate Final Day of 4 https://t.co/TpllnpIaPx#IslandEvents @MCL1965 @ClintonFdn @ClintonGlobal pic.twitter.com/8OckoPFjZv
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 16, 2021
Hearty congrats to @IslandsInnovate and @jellsmoor & team on a very insightful inaugural Island Finance Forum! I enjoyed the sessions and being able to network with persons involved in researching sustainable finance & the SDGs. Looking forward to future events! #iff2021 https://t.co/EQcuOQyKNO
— Alicia Nicholls (@LicyLaw) April 16, 2021
Congrats to @IslandsInnovate team and @jellsmoor for another world class virtual event 🏝
Thank you for making learning and networking way more accessible, and facilitating a forum for small island developing states.
Very grateful for your work.#IFF2021 #IslandEvents
— Dan Grech (@dangrech) April 16, 2021
It's been a great pleasure and an honour for @SriEvent to be Twitter Media Partner of the wonderful inaugural edition of The Island Finance Forum 2021 #IFF2021 #IslandEvents just ended. https://t.co/AZP20beZaN #sustainablefinance #Twitter1st #SeeyouonTwitter 🖐 pic.twitter.com/WbXG6SUGaW
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) April 16, 2021
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