COP climate talks are ‘no longer fit for purpose’
From Island innovation
| COP climate talks are ‘no longer fit for purpose’: Former Seychelles President James Michel demands prioritisation for Small Island States |
| Powerful COP29 statement by Former President of the Republic of Seychelles – “ Alongside climate finance, COP29 was expected to serve as an important platform for nations to demonstrate their intention to submit stronger national climate commitments, strengthen adaptation efforts, and show tangible progress and action on previous pledges.Halfway through the conference some key experts and leaders including UN Former Secretary General and former Climate Chief, issued an open letter to the UN. — Stating that, ‘The United Nations’ COP climate talks are‘no longer fit for purpose’ and need an urgent overhaul.'” READ THE FULL STATEMENT |
| Day 9: What we are looking forward to today |
| In-person EventsIslands, Ocean & the Climate: The role of Sub-National Island Jurisdictions at COP2919 November, 12:00 AM-12:30 PM Location: Extreme Hangout (Green Zone), Baku Org: Island Innovation |
| Youth for Climate Action: Caribbean Voices Leading the Charge19 November, 3:00-4:30 PM (Baku) Location: CARICOM Pavilion (Blue Zone) Org: Island Innovation |
| Voices of resilience and Offshore Renewables |
| The Island innovation team and the Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders participated in 2 side events yesterday. The first event took place in the Climate Mobility Pavilion, in partnership with the Global Centre for Climate Mobility. It opened with a trailer screening of Born, Bred, Ga Dead, a film showcasing the struggles of Bahamians facing climate displacement. The screening was followed by a panel discussion featuring youth advocates from the Caribbean Climate Justice Leaders Academy (CCJLA), the Global Center for Climate Mobility (GCCM) and Sustainable Ocean Alliance (SOA) on how climate mobility intersects with community resilience. Speakers included Noelle Young (CCJLA), Jeshua Bardoo (CCJLA), Jervon Sands (Director/Producer of Born, Bred, Ga Dead), Gabriela Nagle Alverio (Duke University), Benedict Arthur (CMP Youth Delegate, Ghana), and moderator Arianna Abdul-Nour (Island Innovation). |
| In the afternoon, Island Innovation CEO James Ellsmoor was a speaker in the panel discussion on Efficient water management and Offshore Renewables – A Green Opportunity for Island Blue Economies, organised by IRENA SIDS Lighthouses Initiative & Government of Malta. The session explored sustainable solutions like solar, wind, and tidal power tailored to SIDS, with insights from the International Renewable Energy Agency’s SIDS Lighthouses Initiative. |
In-person event: The Global Sustainable Islands Summit has been officially announced! Island Innovation and the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis will be co-hosting the 2nd edition of the in-person event in May 2025in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean). We will be gathering renowned professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to address pressing challenges confronting island communities, focusing on Water Sustainability & Energy Nexus, Agricultural Resilience & Climate Adaptation and Climate-Health Interactions & Geothermal Energy.
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Today’s island events at COP29
| The Island Voices @ COP29 is also a platform to share information about island-related events during COP29. Here are some of today’s island related events: |
| Commonwealth Secretariat Official Side Event – Indigenous and Local Knowledge in Climate Action: Building a Resilient Future for All19 November, 3:00-4:00 PM (Baku) Location: Side Event Room 8 Org: Commonwealth Secretariat; Namibia; Seychelles UNFCCC Concept note |
| 19 November, 7:00-8:00 PM (Baku) Location: Special Event Room – Shirvan, Area B Org: East and Southern Africa, UNFCCC. Regional Collaboration Centre Kampala |
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