Facilitating sustainable development and community-led change for islands worldwide
We facilitate connections between island stakeholders and sustainable development practitioners across the globe to share knowledge and promote collaboration.
By creating a support network, we smooth the way for developing innovative solutions to drive economic performance, ensure political stability and promote good governance, which improves the social and environmental conditions within island communities.
These communities have vital knowledge that can significantly help poorer nations and developed countries become more sustainable, and teach us all about how to live more harmoniously with the natural environment.
Islands make up only 5% of the Earth’s surface area, yet they are home to 20% of the world’s bird, reptile, and plant species, besides over 40% of highly endangered creatures. At the same time, island populations are constantly under pressure to develop their economies while building resilience to issues such as climate change and natural disasters. The lack of resources, visibility, and support can be challenges for islands to develop sustainably.
Many of the world’s most vulnerable islands are small, secluded, and frequently neglected.
The four-pillar approach at Island Innovation ensures we engage all key stakeholders and consider the cumulative impact on citizens:
We aim to grow economic prosperity and quality of life in island communities by fostering innovation and more sustainable consumption and production patterns.
We help local island policymakers generate informed decisions to bring about transformative change, strengthen democratic institutions within islands, and revitalize international political partnerships to achieve the SDGs.
We provide access to innovations and platforms that foster social bonds that hold communities together, including reducing inequalities within and among countries. Furthermore, we support NGOs, private companies and other social enterprises to ensure they succeed on their projects.
An environmentally sustainable future is crucial for the well- being of all life on earth, so we strongly support green projects which protect, restore and promote sustainable use of the land, as well as blue projects which conserve and sustainably use the oceans, seas and marine resources.
Our Clients
We deliver value to our clients through our expertise, experience and unique international perspectives. We can help you and your projects reach a new audience, by helping you to connect with our growing and engaged network.
Our culture is remote, our roots, global.
Our Team
Our team is a global community itself. We gather the best professionals worldwide and work effectively across time zones delivering projects in 4 different languages: English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Join our team to support inspiring leaders and organizations that are working towards a better future.
Where we are in the world
Our team is a global community itself. We gather the best professionals worldwide and work effectively across time zones delivering projects in 4 different languages: English, Spanish, French, and Portuguese.
Our flagship event, the Virtual Island Summit, is one of the biggest events for sustainable development. Every year, it brings together over 10,000 stakeholders from around the world for a week-long virtual event covering every timezone.
Island Innovation Services
Through our services, we support the growth of organizations that develop sustainability projects or invest in island regions. Our guidance ranges from strategic advice to project coordination. We consistently achieve excellent results for our clients, thanks to our highly experienced team and our extensive reach in the sustainability market.
Join our Community Programs to access opportunities to connect with sustainability-related organizations and island stakeholders across the globe
Our Programs
By joining our Community Programs you will access opportunities to connect with sustainability-related organizations and island stakeholders with diverse backgrounds. Learn new skills through our training sessions, get inspired, hear from industry experts, and solve problems together.
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.
We are a social enterprise and digital media platform at the intersection of sustainable development and communications, offering specialised services across various sectors.
