How Marine Conservation Supports an Island’s Economy
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| In this week’s newsletter a scientist discusses her mission to protect Jamaica’s mangroves, rare gecko species have been rediscovered in the Galápagos Islands and Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean. |
The Pew Charitable Trusts caught up with Jamaican researcher Le’Anne Green, an environmental scientist with six years of experience studying seagrass ecosystems and a project manager at the Centre for Marine Sciences at the University of the West Indies (UWI), Mona. Le’Anne Green is keen to ensure that her country’s mangroves are effectively managed and protected
Rare Gecko Species Rediscovered in Galápagos Following Island Restoration Succes
In a thrilling twist of ecological fate, scientists have confirmed the rediscovery of a gecko species once thought extinct on Rábida Island in the Galápagos thanks to a successful restoration and rewilding project. The elusive Leaf-toed Gecko, previously known only from ancient subfossils, has now been officially documented through the collection of live, vouchered specimens during expeditions in 2019 and 2021.
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How Atlantic islands are proving tourism can help the ocean
From underwater archaeology to whale-watching tours led by actual scientists, Europe’s Atlantic islands demonstrate how tourism can protect rather than destroy natural and cultural heritage of the ocean.
#VIS2025 – Content Track
Sustainable Economic Development & Investment
Sustainable Transport Saves Lives
With 13.7% of global greenhouse gas emissions originating from transport, revolutionising this sector is essential against climate change. Sustainable transport holds the key to this transformation. By dramatically reducing emissions whilst maintaining safety and affordability, sustainable transport creates equitable mobility access for everyone. The benefits extend far beyond environmental impact.
It’s about driving economic stability, enhancing public health, strengthening energy security, and more through strategic integration of cutting-edge technology, smart infrastructure, forward-thinking policy, and behavioural innovation.
Yet significant barriers remain: regulatory gaps, entrenched fossil fuel dependence, persistent subsidies, and technological limitations continue to slow progress. These pressing challenges will take centre stage during next month’s Virtual Island Summit, featured in Track 1: “Sustainable Economic Development & Investment.” You have already registered, share the event!
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