#VIS2021 Highlights
(see the event’s page)
Opening Day – September 6
The Virtual Island Summit starts today with Chagossian Voices on at 11.30 BST! Have you registered??? @IslandsInnovate #VIS2021 https://t.co/AL7XzK8Pdx
— Chagos Conservation Trust (@ChagosTrust) September 6, 2021
🏝️ Welcome & Orientation Session – Gearing Up for the Virtual Island Summit 2021
➡️ https://t.co/d1reWKZPFF #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 6, 2021
🏝️ The Chagos Archipelago is a rare haven of beautiful reefs, diverse wildlife and clean waters, located in the midst of the Indian Ocean. In a world ravaged by destruction and exploitation, the Chagos Archipelago has become a precious marine environment. #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/9isl1YNscp
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 6, 2021
Heartbreaking to hear what the people at #Chagosisland are going through. Thank you @Islandinnovation for creating a platform through #VIS2021 where stories like this (which many are not aware of) are shared🙏🙏 https://t.co/IAaxh1kEVu
— Navuku Aggie (@agi_agy) September 6, 2021
Interesting presentations on renewable microgrids, and utilities, at #VIS2021. How can #islands benefit in the long run? “The technology is there…”#RenewableEnergy @IslandsInnovate @CARICOMClimate @carilecpower pic.twitter.com/XoOhbbMpBd
— A. McKenzie (@mckenzie_ale) September 6, 2021
Day 2 – September 7
🏝 Welcome to Day 2 of the Virtual Island Summit 2021!
🎉 Our line-up for Day 2 includes engaging speaker sessions, a press conference, an Interactive Discussion about the Blue Economy and more!
➡ Register for free: https://t.co/OUbC3sRNlq#VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/LYLmTUkHv5
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
What do we want to see from governments and the global community? Urgent action and ambitious action – SG Puna at today's Plenary. Thank you for your inspiring speech 👏#VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit @COP26 pic.twitter.com/S45e5MD1TQ
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
Small Island States are on the frontline of the climate crisis – and it's no fault of their own.#VIS2021 @IslandsInnovate pic.twitter.com/Nmm1dylzIL
— Commonwealth Fdn (@commonwealthorg) September 7, 2021
Have questions about current island issues in the lead up to #COP26?
Ask your questions to professors, leaders, and ambassadors LIVE in one hour at the #VirtualIslandSummit
9AM EDT (New York)
Join link: https://t.co/hoPBWymsDn— March For Science (@MarchForScience) September 7, 2021
in the words of the #FridaysForFuture movement, at #COP26 it'll be time for #nomoreemptypromises or #nomoreemptywords, #ParisAgreement's targets must be met, says – in brief – Ambassador Dr. Walton Webson, Chair @AOSISChair #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit #climatecrisis
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 7, 2021
it's time to go green, for the planet but also to make substantial savings – Alexis Chalot, Islands & Microgrids Director, EDF Renewables #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/sr67VFTHnd
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 7, 2021
video by @BillClinton introducing the Island Innovation Awards #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit @ClintonFdn pic.twitter.com/rFTNOPZCpb
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 7, 2021
#tourism is an important part of islands' economy, but it can also be highly destructive, so we've to think abt how to design an effective system of tourism, says Dr. Kathryn Mengerink, Executive Director @WaittInstitute #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit #sustainabletourism
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 7, 2021
if we're serious abt the #climateemergency, #netzero and so on, changes are needed in tourism, says @fsindico adding that diversification and innovation are needed: options are there, let's start the conversation around, he says#VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit #sustainabletourism
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 7, 2021
Our speakers expressed concern about the current pace of #ClimateAction and the need for cross-sectoral collaboration to create a prosperous future, especially for island communities. @kjmengerink @jellsmoor @fsindico #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/hN48KOwSWt
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
Island states are disproportionately affected by the economic consequences of global #lockdowns. The fact that tourists chose to #StayHome had an immense impact on the livelihood of island communities. @UNHighRep #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/4r25MUBH4T
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
I'm joining the free Virtual Island Summit #VIS2021 in 30 mins to talk about re-using waste material in marine artificial structures. It's not our core research but glad to be part of a really cool session on A Circular Economy for Islands #IslandEvents https://t.co/DyfldQXb2N
— Ally Evans (@AllyAllyj) September 7, 2021
Working while I'm watching the live sessions!! 😎
One of the best benefits of virtual events!! 💻
Also, so much knowledge in the Virtual Island Summit of this year, right? 🏝️🏝️#vis2021 #virtualislandsummit pic.twitter.com/1CDs9Y5cgt
— Alexandra Lemus (@malexandralemus) September 7, 2021
Why choose to #upcycle old products, rather than reuse or recycle them?
"In contrast to reusing or recycling, upcycling uses existing materials to improve upon the original ones – old products are given more value, not less."
Howie Firth, Director, @OrkSciFest #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/Q31SCymurF
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
Pollution, especially plastic pollution, is a huge problem on the islands of the Outer Hebrides. A variety of different plastic products are washed up on the shores, and if not collected for upcycling, they break down into microplastics.
– Dr Katharina Vones, @dundeeuni#VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/wS0bJAszlX— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
“The people of the Azores are highly dependent on a healthy marine environment, and they really value the need to preserve it.”
– Carla Dãmaso, President, Observatorio do Mar dos AçoresJoin the conversation here:https://t.co/wOkDz8BDjJ#VIS2021#VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/a0Yh88K5Cp
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
“We have to learn from the past, listen to the present, and plan for the future when it comes to climate change.”
Wise words from Hometown Hero Vanessa Fread, Asst. Secretary, Federated States of Micronesia!#BlueEconomy#VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/mutxb7ozE8— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
In our “Hometown Heroes” session, speaker Elisapeti Veikoso , Ministry of MEIDECC, Tonga, showed how marine spatial planning helps to conserve marine biodiversity and boost the Blue Economy.#VIS2021#HometownHeroes#BlueEcomomy#SDG14 pic.twitter.com/TzCYQw4hup
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
Day 3 – September 8
It is starting the Interactive Discussion: #BlueEconomy within the #VirtualIslandSummit
The prupose of this sesion is to imitate a traditional in-person event with opportunities to interact with speakers and other attendees with the goal of creating an online community. pic.twitter.com/QNpfD2URn9— Jessali Zarazua (@Jessali_Zarazua) September 7, 2021
@NFuata tells the story of her voyage back to her father’s homeland — the beautiful, remote island of Rotuma. This is a moving story about #CulturalIdentity
Watch @tagpas documentary “Salat Se Rotuma”. #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/WK5c7ykFet— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 7, 2021
When I can get to the broadcasts, I have been learning an enormous amount about small island states at the #VIS2021 Virtual Island Summit. Islands offer us clearly boundaried geography and economy to test regenerative strategies and its uplifting to hear how much is being done. https://t.co/Wd5TCH3ji4
— Jenny Andersson (@jenandersson1) September 8, 2021
❤️ It was my pleasure to moderate this session with the wonderful Ngaire Fuata, and hear about her documentary "Salat se Rotuma – Passage to Rotuma".
🌟This session was one of the #VirtualIslandSummit "Island Storytelling" series: https://t.co/35yJYjj1e2 pic.twitter.com/HdnruwvmT4
— Stacey Alvarez de la Campa (@StaceyCampa) September 8, 2021
Virtual Island Summit is underway with huge range of issues from islands around the world. Incredibly thought provoking. Looking forward to speaking @RestorePedder on Thursday 9am. #GenerationRestoration @jellsmoor #VIS2021
— Christine Milne AO (@ChristineMilne) September 8, 2021
“Science is crucial to informing policy, making sure that resources are used sustainably for future generations, and in the use of primary extractive economies like fisheries.”
– Shafiya Naeem, Director General, Maldives Marine Research Institute#VIS2021#HometownHero pic.twitter.com/s4Xqwo0LBD— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 8, 2021
📣 Tomorrow!
Join PFAN at the #VirtualIslandSummit sessions, “Supporting & Financing #Climate & #CleanEnergy Projects" for two regions:
💡 The #IndianOcean
🗓️ 9 September, 8:00 – 9:30 CEST💡 The #Caribbean
🗓️ 9 September, 16:00 – 17:30 CESTRegister: https://t.co/p22nFxATOB pic.twitter.com/4DosJk1yfp
— PFAN (@PFAN_Global) September 8, 2021
Honorable @SabotoC of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry, Fisheries, Rural Transformation, Industry & Labour, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines gives a good account of the history of #Agriculture in the #Caribbean & the Regions Road Map towards the @GlobalGoalsUN #VIS2021 #SVG pic.twitter.com/Babl383mq1
— Arnljótur Bjarki Bergsson (@bergsson) September 8, 2021
Sustainable agriculture in the Caribbean #VIS2021 @deodat_maharaj @CARICOMorg @thebajanfarmer @slowfoodbb @CARDIcaribbean @ITCnews @chefbrigetterj @chefsofthecarib @yentyl_w #AgTech #AgriTech #caribbean #foodsystems #foodsupply via @IslandsInnovate https://t.co/QNnT2qMRmm
— Caribbean Cooking (@CaribCookSchool) September 8, 2021
Loving @islandinnovation #VIS2021 "Are schools reviewing their curriculums to ensure it's highly **relevant**? Are we teaching at a relevant conceptual level so that Ss know why they're learning what they're learning?" L. Skerritt #sustainableschools pic.twitter.com/cNA7oZaV9W
— Shei Ascencio (@Shei_Asc) September 8, 2021
Now at day 3 of the Virtual Island Summit #VIS2021, the event "#Developing a Broad and #Sustainable #Island Curriculum", sponsored by #EdgeFoundation, is analyzing the implementation of #sustainable #agricultural practices and #foodsystems in order to achieve a #resilientfuture. pic.twitter.com/10f92IMRCv
— Jessali Zarazua (@Jessali_Zarazua) September 8, 2021
We want to talk about how we preserve #culture and #heritage, how we make sure that every student who leaves our system develops a passion for #Montserrat. @Mr_Skerritt introducing The Montserrat National Education Curriculum and the need to teach sustainability. #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/j0by7oJOxc
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 8, 2021
Every teacher should be teaching #sustainability. – Lyston E. Skerritt, discussing #islands and Monserrat's national education curriculum @ #VIS2021 @IslandsInnovate #Caribbean #education #teaching #culture, #history #heritage https://t.co/kY9GsHdQ8a
— A. McKenzie (@mckenzie_ale) September 8, 2021
"Sometimes our tactics will be different depending on who we're talking to and what's really important to them. Students have a different view from some of the seasonal residents."
– Yvonne Thomas, Co-chair, Vinalhaven Island Sea Level Rise Committee#VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/s4qDsLeAUx— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 8, 2021
Tuned into "Building Leadership as a Community Development Strategy for Small Islands – Sponsored by Island Institute" #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit @davidquinneymee has this great story of kids building a #TARDIS, stepping in to see what their island looks like in the future! 👏🏾
— Dr. PI 🇲🇺 (@IranahPris) September 8, 2021
Oxfam in the Pacific's Regional Director, Raijeli Nicole, on how blockchain technology is transforming the way we deliver aid.
To register for the Oxfam session at #VIS2021 please click here: https://t.co/GxBF0jt5NZ pic.twitter.com/V6wTS6MeNj
— Oxfam in the Pacific (@oxfampacific) September 8, 2021
Day 4 – September 9
🎙 In Conversation With… Christine Milne AO
🌎 You should never give up hope when it comes to protecting and restoring our damaged planet, says lifelong environmental activist Christine Milne.
➡Register for free: https://t.co/QwPV7rSu31#VIS2021 #environment pic.twitter.com/HBHLPMzcSy
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 8, 2021
Imagine if every island nation said, "our priority is #EcosystemRestoration, and this is our project. Asked for the global financial support and the collaboration of universities around the world so that you get the best outcomes." Says @ChristineMilne #VIS2021 #SDG pic.twitter.com/udrfjjqqF7
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 8, 2021
#SriAgenda abt to start at #VIS2021 – #Sep9
Supporting and financing #climate and #cleanenergy projects (in the Indian #Ocean) https://t.co/qwf8OTrANT #VirtualIslandSummit #sustainability #SDGs #climatecrisis #sustainablefinance #greenfinance #esg #greenfintech #COP26 pic.twitter.com/0rFGLjI60r
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 9, 2021
At #VIS2021, Earth Justice's Ruth Santiago emphasises that there must be community empowerment to achieve climate and environmental justice.#VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/Yz5vdMGB7m
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
At #VIS2021, @oxfampacific 's Illisapeci Masinesi gave a rousing call to action for climate justice: "The poor and marginalised suffer the consequences of climate change even though it is driven by the profit-seeking agenda of the rich".#VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/LY3R3On85P
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
At #VIS2021, Hernan Silva of the NGO Ciudadanos Y Clima discussed the necessity of cultivating the inclusivity of stakeholder reach to tackle climate change, biodiversity loss, and climate justice.#VIS2021#VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/xNyPnM0V2x
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
At #VIS2021, Linda Siegele of @AOSISChair explores the necessity of climate and environmental justice by highlighting examples of how climate impacts lead to extensive loss and damage in SIDS.#VIS2021#VirtualIslandSummit pic.twitter.com/t6UeKErYaH
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
"The profile of our tourists to Madeira has shifted in recent years. We are now attracting more active and younger tourists. For years, we've been actively promoting the beautiful natural attributes of the island."
– Dorita Mendonça, Tourism Director, @madeira_islands #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/709IWMJEUb— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
"We create a bridge between the investors and the developers" to support and finance #climate and #CleanEnergy projects in the #Caribbean. Says Federico Fische from #PFAN#VIS2021 #RenewableEnergy pic.twitter.com/w7OWfaqW7V
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
Do you think that it makes sense to exist a #BioRefinery in your country? #PFAN deals with both renewable energy efficiency and #ClimateChange. How would you answer to Patrick D’Addario's question at #VIS2021? pic.twitter.com/YJgzip0qdc
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
🎉 The Island Innovation Awards 2021 were launched at #VIS2021!
🏝️ In partnership with the @ClintonGlobal Initiative, the Awards will showcase the latest innovations driving positive change across island communities.
👀 Read all the details here: https://t.co/9hrF33Pa1i pic.twitter.com/6WgZrIwukZ
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
'We in the Caribbean, live and breath the #ocean every day. It is our lifeblood and our livelihood.' @TheKirkHumphrey Barbados Minister Of Maritime Affairs calls for tough political decisions to be made at IGC4 so a #highseas treaty can be adopted by the end of 2022. #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/UmD5aorRh9
— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
We are only just beginning to make strides in closing the knowledge gaps around the #ocean, #deepsea, & #highseas. Prof. Judith Gobin, University of the West Indies, highlights the importance of academia in the treaty process #VIS2021
#OneOceanOnePlanet. pic.twitter.com/iWJ3yD1Dbo— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
The #HighSeas are a vast expanse, full of life. Biodiversity here is rich and many of the species, that we are only now beginning to understand, call it home. Tamara Thomas from @ConservationOrg speaks on behalf of the HSA at #VIS2021. #OneOceanOnePlanet #BBNJ #ABNJ pic.twitter.com/eOiKMH6lRN
— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
At the session "Why are the #UN #HighSeas Treaty Negotiations important to the #Caribbean?", sponsored by @HighSeasAllianc #VIS2021
The #GA established in 2017 a negotiating conference to develop a new legally Instrument for the conservation and use of marine biodiversity. pic.twitter.com/QOvT4jmZKR— Jessali Zarazua (@Jessali_Zarazua) September 9, 2021
In the case of treaty negotiation, public interest can be a challenge. As #NGO's we work to add interest. Says Tamara Thomas, Director of Ocean Policy at #ConservationInternational, on behalf of @HighSeasAllianc #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/NBEdsocbJH
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
The ocean belongs to all of us and should be managed as such.
– Juliette Babb-Riley at #VIS2021, in session “Why are the UN High Seas Treaty Negotiations important to the #Caribbean?”#climate #islands #seas #biodiversity #plasticpollution@IslandsInnovate @UN @CARICOMorg pic.twitter.com/iBYgRhXMFg— A. McKenzie (@mckenzie_ale) September 9, 2021
Juliette Babb-Riley – Deputy Permanent Representative of Barbados, #UN discusses the importance of considering the principle of Common Heritage of Mankind in the #BBNJ agreement. Watch the discussion at #VIS2021
here: https://t.co/HSzpLEHAiG #OneOceanOnePlanet #ABNJ pic.twitter.com/vsxjafFJrI— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
"Rather than belonging to anyone, areas beyond national jurisdiction should be seen as belonging to everyone." Says Kahlil Hassanali, PhD Candidate, Maritime Affairs, World Maritime University-Sasakawa Global Ocean Institute. #VIS2021 @HighSeasAllianc pic.twitter.com/KwK4tUvmkg
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 9, 2021
Ambassador @AubreyWebsonUN says #BBNJ is critical to CARICOM and all Island nations. As such, we must conclude the #HighSeas treaty negotiations at the next & final IGC meeting in 2022. #VIS2021@IslandsInnovate #OneOceanOnePlanet #ocean pic.twitter.com/aYb435Cq0t
— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
Join us tomorrow at the Virtual Island Summit! #VIS2021
This is a free event gathering 10,000 island residents & leaders from over 500 islands collaborating on: sustainable development & the future prosperity of island nations.
Find out more here: https://t.co/7vNIU1lx8q pic.twitter.com/KJqPjcwSGN
— Lisa Hanna (@LisaHannamp) September 9, 2021
Happening in 20 minutes! CEO of Advisory Services at Emerging Impact, Sandra Hart, will steer the Oxfam session on #blockchain technology in the Pacific and the UnBlocked Cash Project. You still have time to register and you can do so here: https://t.co/GxBF0jt5NZ#VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/JzMAYGyywa
— Oxfam in the Pacific (@oxfampacific) September 9, 2021
"For the Caribbean community, when it comes to the #HighSeas treaty, we may be small but we are big thinking and big acting." Thank you to all the esteemed panelists, sponsors and participants who joined us at the #VIS2021 session today. #OneOceanOnePlanet #BBNJ pic.twitter.com/8PSEjWv7FQ
— High Seas Alliance (@HighSeasAllianc) September 9, 2021
Day 5 – September 10
Interesting listening to Sandra Uwantege on using technology to make humanitarian payments in the Pacific – connectivity reaches where banks don't. #VirtualIslandSummit
— PacificLegalNetwork (@PLN_AU) September 9, 2021
RT @IslandsInnovate: "During my career in the tourism sector, I have witnessed an ebb and flow in the interest in sustainability for tourists visiting the Dominican Republic."
– @JakeKheel, Vice President, @grupo_puntacana#VIS2021 #Sustainability #tr… pic.twitter.com/as0YCxSYaF
— 🐪 Nomad Revelations (@joaoleitao) September 10, 2021
#VIS2021 Participez à la table-ronde "Réussir la #transitionénergétique dans les îles" auj à 10h30 avec le retour d'expérimentations sur Ouessant du @SDEF29 et Sercq de @UniofExeter, territoires pilotes du projet européen #InterregICE
Inscription gratuite https://t.co/8Ft3UvB2T7— Bretagne Développement Innovation (@BretagneBDI) September 10, 2021
Join us today at the #VirtualIslandSummit! Our own José Mestre, technical advisor at @GET_invest #Mozambique, will talk about investment in #RenewableEnergy in developing countries.
📅 12:30 – 14:00 CEST
Register here: https://t.co/NEiZulAiPy #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/kV3TbpDxCt
— GET.invest (@GET_invest) September 10, 2021
Currently attending this year's Virtual Island Summit. Very interesting experiences being shared, with informative discussions being held on the subject of green energy transitions and climate justice. #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/xT4JqSBU9k
— Juanita Galea (@Juanita__Galea) September 10, 2021
"We need a just transition for islands and islanders."
– @KJChalvatzis, Professor in Sustainable Energy Business, Associate Dean for Innovation – Social Science Faculty, @UniofEastAnglia#VIS2021 #RenewableEnergy pic.twitter.com/YnjUObIUk5
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 10, 2021
Thank you for hosting the Intelligent Community #Energy Project! #VIS2021 https://t.co/ka60jFgELB
— Konstantinos (@KJChalvatzis) September 10, 2021
⚠️Today👇👇
📣@ForwardH2020 session➡️'Excellence & Innovation capacity of the European Outermost Regions: How Outermost Regions Organize to Capitalize their Assets?' in the Virtual Island Summit🌊
🕝14:30 Brussels time
➕More info👉https://t.co/qtIuvO8sbK#VIS2021 #ICTSNews #ICTS https://t.co/V25AeiCsM0— PLOCAN (@plocan) September 10, 2021
"The European Union (EU) counts nine outermost regions, which are geographically very distant from the European continent. Eight of these islands."
– @jroohome, Forward Project Coordinator, Forward Project#VIS2021 #islands #EU pic.twitter.com/mCa9v7vfEn— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 10, 2021
Smart energy solutions with #MRE production for off-grid areas deployed in Ushant presented this morning at #VIS2021: 38% drop in average daily consumption over one month of library monitoring!
Interested?👉https://t.co/wvfNLFDIIB#ICEInterreg project. @IslandsInnovate @SDEF29 pic.twitter.com/0CxqWS9IrC— Bretagne Ocean Power (@_oceanpower) September 10, 2021
Victor Richardson, Intnl. Dir. @wearebuzzmaker
in conversation w/
Hon. @LisaHannamp Treasurer @JamaicaPNPwithin #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit#Jamaica #Caribbean #sustainability #SDGs #GlobalGoals #climatecrisis #energytransition #future pic.twitter.com/5xmwqCwHwO
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 10, 2021
there's a growing evidence that when #women are in leadership and political decision making, that improves those processes, notes Victor Richardson
(totally agree) #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit #womenempowerment #womenonboard @SustWomen @WomensInstitute @GlobalWomenLdrs
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 10, 2021
"The public health facilities are stressed because of the people contracting the #Covid_19 virus, but our education sector is also stressed. Children need to go to school." Says @LisaHannamp #VIS2021 #BackToSchool #Jamaica pic.twitter.com/UFByrFUMej
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 10, 2021
The ocean is under pressure from …
🌡️ climate change
🥤marine plastic pollution
🎣illegal and unregulated fishingThe good news: A #HighSeas treaty can help build resilience. Barbados Minister of Maritime Affairs @TheKirkHumphrey weighs in 👇 #VIS2021https://t.co/dWHDhWeD4J
— Pew Environment (@pewenvironment) September 10, 2021
@RacMoses welcomes Luelo Girigorie, Policy Director at the Ministry of #EconomicDevelopment of #Curacao to #VIS2021. Curaçao has already 30% of its energy coming from #RenewableEnergy sources. pic.twitter.com/bj40kZcH5M
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 10, 2021
"Combining tourism with #RenewableEnergy is a very important step. The cost of operation for the #hotel sector drop, and you also attract more environmentally aware tourists, which bring new markets to your islands." Hans van der Gulik, Dynaf Group #VIS2021 pic.twitter.com/JciI4Ws6LM
— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 10, 2021
Day 6 – September 11
@jellsmoor & Team: Maalo Nui. You're neat allright & esp inclusion of #Pacific as much as possible. Perhaps going fw you may create a role specific to a Pacific person? & also a Fellowship specific to mature recipients & cultural knowledges? Fab #VIS2021 ! https://t.co/fR9eOxHYhP
— PacificwinPacific (@PacificWIN) September 11, 2021
A fascinating & provoking indigenous documentary by @UISTandy @Taigh_C @UistArts from an Islander's perspective of the outer Hebrides.@IslandsInnovate #VIS2021 https://t.co/Iw47vjT9X5 pic.twitter.com/AvdKBMeGDh
— gm 🌊 (@GabrielJMara) September 11, 2021
Attending Virtual Island Summit #Vis2021 pic.twitter.com/Mi2j7EGUZj
— MMIbneHoque (@MmIbne) September 11, 2021
#SriAgenda underway 🔘 #Sep11
Breaking Echo Chambers: Innovating Inter-island #KnowledgeSharing | w/in #VIS2021 Day6 of 7 (until tmw #Sep12) @JournalofCESaRE @OmarMohammed_tt #VirtualIslandSummit #sustainability #climatecrisis #energytransition #sustainablefinance @andytuit pic.twitter.com/9LxhVWieeW
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 11, 2021
"Try to bring as many diverse voices as possible around the table to work together, not necessarily only people working for different organisations."
– Omar Mohammed, CEO, @TheCropperFndn#VIS2021 #knowledge pic.twitter.com/ljZfvM4cmk— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 11, 2021
from a general standpoint, I'd say that we're not effective enough, in many situations we tend to speak in an #echochamber, notes @ffulleranu #VIS2021 #VirtualIslandSummit #KnowledgeSharing
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 11, 2021
"There is so much innovation happening at the grassroots."
– Dr Shelly Ann Cox, Ocean Professional, University of the West Indies#VIS2021 #Caribbean pic.twitter.com/3Z1RL7Dy2b— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 11, 2021
"Webinars are a really good opportunity for people to break silos, break echo-chambers and meet people outside the usual space."
– Masaō Ashtine, Co-founder & Managing Director, CESaRE (@JournalofCESaRE)#VIS2021 #technology pic.twitter.com/dRqzzs8bbo— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 11, 2021
"One of my key goals is to educate people about the effects of climate change."
– Rezwan Shahriar Sumit, Director of 'The Salt in Our Waters' #VIS2021 #ClimateChange pic.twitter.com/Sze0o7zhwF— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 11, 2021
"Very often there is a lot of bias and preconceptions about how society should be."
– Ilann Girard, Producer of The Salt in Our Waters' #VIS2021 #society pic.twitter.com/TapuxPXJcm— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 11, 2021
“In Barbados our [ocean space] is 424 times the size of our land space. That’s 424 times the opportunity.”
Barbados Minister of Maritime Affairs @TheKirkHumphrey discusses the importance of ocean conservation to island nations and economies 👇 #VIS2021https://t.co/dWHDhWeD4J
— Pew Environment (@pewenvironment) September 11, 2021
Final Day – September 12
At today's #VIS2021 🌍, #Malta 🇲🇹 conveyed its strong commitment to #SIDS as a signatory to the SC.15NCE NOT SILENCE Pledge and its work at the #UN 🇺🇳 through its role as Co-Chair of the Steering Committee on #Partnerships for SIDS and Chair-Elect of #2C. #IslandEvents pic.twitter.com/WZtXimirc1
— Malta at the UN 🇲🇹🇺🇳 (@MaltaUNMission) September 12, 2021
😱 Did you miss the #film screening?
😇 Don't panic! We extended the availability of "The Salt In Our Waters" until midnight today (PST Time).
😍 The film features stunning visuals shot in the Bangladeshi Delta
👉 Watch:
https://t.co/Va2XB6NTKc #VIS2021 #Film #Culture pic.twitter.com/iobhd5ww7x— Island Innovation 🏝 (@IslandsInnovate) September 12, 2021
#SriAgenda abt to start at #VIS2021 – #Sep12 #FinalDay
Official Closing followed by Networking https://t.co/qwf8OT9Zpj #VirtualIslandSummit #sustainability #SDGs #climatecrisis #climate #energytransition #sustainablefinance #greenfintech #fintech #cleantech #COP26 pic.twitter.com/bvCCLwOyZf
— Sri Event (@SriEvent) September 12, 2021
VIS2021: Official Closing followed by Networking#VIS2021 #IslandInnovation pic.twitter.com/XNxPqyjwAG
— MMIbneHoque (@MmIbne) September 12, 2021
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