The Ocean’s Future Is Female
From Island Innovation
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| On the shores of Gili Air, Indonesia, a quiet revolution is unfolding beneath the waves. While the world races to save coral reefs – vital ecosystems that support a quarter of marine life and countless coastal communities – one initiative is redefining what restoration means. Coral Catch, founded by conservationist Rose Huizenga, is empowering Indonesian women to become scientific divers and coral restoration leaders. It’s not just about planting corals, it’s about restoring ecosystems and equity at the same time. |
| This story is the first in The Islands We Carry, a new series by Island Innovation sharing grassroots island experiences. Written by our Sustainable Development Manager, Arianna Abdul-Nour, the series uplifts community-rooted solutions to global challenges. Submit your story! |
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VIS2025: Island Leadership in Focus
Mike Eman, Aruba’s Prime Minister, returns as a speaker for the Virtual Island Summit seven years after speaking at its inaugural edition. Eman’s vision for Aruba blends economic growth with environmental stewardship, positioning the island as a model for other Small Island Developing States (SIDS) facing similar challenges. Central to this vision is an ambitious initiative to establish a biosphere reserve encompassing the entire island, a bold effort to protect Aruba’s natural assets while creating new opportunities in eco-tourism and sustainable industries.
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A New Policy Paradigm for Scotland’s Islands
| A new policy brief by Dr. Andrew Jennings, Island Innovation’s Academic Council member and researcher at the University of the Highlands and Islands, is now live on our website. |
| Drawing on insights from the Scottish Island Futures – 2050 and Beyond workshops, the brief calls for a fundamental shift in how Scotland’s island communities are governed. It highlights the urgent need to move beyond centralized, mainland-focused policies and embrace true island self-determination to secure a sustainable and thriving future for Orkney, Shetland, the Hebrides, and beyond. |
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