A Longstanding Struggle Against Displacement
From Island Innovation
This week’s newsletter brings you the latest insights and developments from island communities around the world. Explore key environmental issues, regional perspectives, and the growing efforts to protect local ecosystems and cultures. Stay informed and inspired by stories that highlight resilience, resistance, and innovation across island nations.
Winds of Climate Change: A Longstanding Struggle Against Displacement in the Caribbean
As the sun clips below the horizon over the Caribbean, the mangrove ecosystems that once flourished along Union Island (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines) shores serve as stark reminders of an alarming reality: the devastating effects of climate hazards. The loss of mangroves along six hectares of shoreline is more than just an environmental catastrophe.
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Ambitious climate action will reap large dividends for Cabo Verde
The Cabo Verde Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR) reveals a dual reality on the one hand, stark vulnerabilities, and on the other, opportunities for innovation and sustainability.The report charts a bold and necessary course for the country to not only survive but thrive in the face of transformation.
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The Pacific in 2025: Navigating the shared challenges
Vanuatu’s devastating earthquake and dramatic political developments in Tonga and New Caledonia at the end of 2024 set the tone for the year in the Pacific. The new Trump administration adds another level of uncertainty, ranging from the geostrategic competition with China and the region’s resulting militarisation through to the U.S. response to climate change.
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Published January 23, 2025
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