COP29: The first-ever Digitalisation Day
From Island Innovation
| Day 6 and 7 at COP29 |
| Today marks the first Digitalisation Day at COP29, a groundbreaking moment in the conference’s history dedicated to exploring the transformative potential of digital technologies in addressing climate change. Digitalisation Day builds on COP29’s broader goals of integrating cross-sectoral strategies to address climate change. The connections between urbanisation, green infrastructure, and sustainable tourism will be highlighted today, demonstrating how digital solutions can enhance resilience across industries. For SIDS, the focus is on improving access to digital tools for better climate data, renewable energy systems, and disaster preparedness.These efforts align with the needs of island nations to adapt swiftly and effectively to climate impacts, making them key beneficiaries of the Green Digital Action Declaration. |
Photos from the Green Zone at COP29
| Take a look at our agenda to prepare for next week |
Snapshot of Loss and Damage in SIDS under the Climate Promise
As discussions on climate-related loss and damage evolve, due in large part to the leadership of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and frontline communities, increasing emphasis is being placed on the needs of countries and communities to respond to loss and damage. Loss and damage has been identified as an emerging area of interest in SIDS’ national climate plans.
This report provides an analysis and overview of loss and damage concerns in the 32 SIDS supported by UNDP’s Climate Promise initiative.
Global Pathways to Green Cities and Coastal Areas
James Ellsmoor, CEO of Island Innovation, participated yesterday in a workshop at the Extreme Hangout Pavilion. The session gathered other experts, policymakers, and advocates to explore innovative approaches to urban sustainability, coastal protection, and community justice, emphasising collaborative models that inspire transformative climate policy and empower local communities.
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At the United Nations General Assembly, Saint Kitts & Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Terrance Drew announces #GSIS2025
| 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 2025 in Saint Kitts and Nevis (Caribbean). |
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More photos from yesterday at COP29
News And Key Insights
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:
| A Renewable Energy Future: Empowering Citizens, Strengthening Capacity Building and Cooperation |
| 16 November, 3:00-4:30 PM (Baku) Location: Side Event Room 9 Org: Peace Boat US, Blue Planet Alliance, Global warming mitigation project, Solar cookers international |
