This occasional newsletter highlights events and stories about innovation in sustainable development for rural, remote and island regions. We want to change the discourse to demonstrate how islandness can be a driver for innovation.
About Mya Symister
Mya is a Mechanical Engineering student from Antigua and Barbuda who is interested in connecting her engineering expertise with sustainable development. Previously gaining exposure to climate change issues and disaster management during her role at the Suriname Red Cross Society, Mya is keen to integrate more climate-related activities in her organization and make tangible sustainable impacts. More specifically, she is looking to address intersectional climate-related challenges and implement gender-inclusive strategies using sustainable technologies in Antigua and Barbuda and the wider Caribbean.