Building Resilient Blue Communities Through Social Enterprise
| In this week’s news, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can strengthen Blue Economies by empowering coastal communities in policy, conservation, and innovation, and Saint Kitts and Nevis receives 5 bids in geothermal production drilling tender after #GSIS2025. Plus, applications are still open for a new content creator position at Island Innovation! |
As many island nations turn towards the Blue Economy (BE) framework to accelerate their national development sustainably, Small Island Developing States (SIDS) must ensure their coastal communities are actively and meaningfully involved in decision-making, policy, and stewardship of the very marine resources they depend on
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Saint Kitts and Nevis receives five bids in geothermal production drilling tender
The Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States Commission (OECS) has announced that 5 bids from internationally recognised firms have been received following a tender for the production drilling phase of the planned St. Kitts and Nevis geothermal power project. Bids from the following companies have been accepted: Iceland Drilling, Marriott Drilling, Consortium Drilling, Ormat Technologies Inc. and IPS-USA.
The Federation recently placed the spotlight on Nevis’s geothermal development at an international forum as part of the Global Sustainable Island Summit (#GSIS2025) by Island Innovation, held in early June.
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Job Opening: Content Creator at Island Innovation
Solution Showcase at the Virtual Island Summit 2025
We’re inviting solution providers addressing challenges in climate, energy, food, waste, and other areas of sustainability to apply for the Solution Showcase at VIS2025 with preference for island-focused providers. Register for FREE before this Sunday August 31st
The 5 selected organisations will each deliver a 5-minute live pitch, engage in an interactive Q&A, and benefit from promotion across Island Innovation’s media channels.
The Solution Showcase winner will also benefit from a featured blog article on our website and 2 complimentary tickets to the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2026 in Gran Canaria (April 20-22, 2026).
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Enter the giveaway of the Virtual Island Summit 2025
We have recently revealed the agenda of the Virtual Island Summit. Browsing through the agenda will allow you to select the most relevant sessions to you. You have already signed up for the virtual event. To receive the latest VIS2025 updates, don’t forget to add the event to your calendar.
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Giveaway: Win 1 out of 3 tickets for the Global Sustainable Islands Summit (GSIS2026) in Gran Canaria
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