Safeguarding the natural and cultural heritage of islands

For islands to prosper, we need innovative urban and regional planning that creates resilient communities with green and culturally inspiring living conditions. To achieve this, it is vital to recognize the importance of cultural and natural heritage, in achieving the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).Cultural and natural heritage has the ability to strengthen a sense of community by consolidating its relationship to a place and can boost regional economies through sustainable tourism practices. This week, our featured blog post is about SDG 11 and what safeguarding natural and cultural heritage means for island communities.Read more­

This week highlightsFrench Polynesia Is Known For Its Stunning Beaches And Resorts — But A Younger Generation Is Working To Highlight Its Rich TraditionsChefs, artists, farmers, and storytellers are reinvigorating a culture once threatened. They’re wrestling with what it means to be Polynesian. And they’re reminding visitors that this is more than a one-dimensional postcard paradise dotted with overwater villas. It’s somebody’s home.Read more

Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority Awards Funding To Enrich Community Efforts In 2022A total of 19 community-based projects in Maui County are included community enrichment grant funding in 2022 from the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority. The HTA announced $2.9 million in funding to support 86 community-based projects, festivals and events through its Community Enrichment program for 2022.Read more­­­­ Special invitation: an opportunity for remote worker Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations around the globe adopted remote work as a solution to keep their teams safe.  Are you working remotely? Working remotely is not only safer, but it also opens up opportunities for you to explore the world while doing your normal activities.  Learn how you can live and work from the Mediterranean island nation of Malta.  Register now The webinar will cover 1. Full details about Malta’s Nomad Residence Permit application process and requirements. 2. Why Malta is an ideal destination for digital nomads to live 3.  Information about accommodation, living costs, transport, internet connectivity, etc. 4. Testimonials from digital nomads who have already chosen to spend time in Malta. Other island stories↪  ‘A Bigger Deal Than It Sounds’: Coconut Crabs Are Vanishing, Island By Island↪ Small Island Developing States: FAO Convenes A Global Dialogue To Update On Latest Initiatives↪ Caribbean Influence On America’s Black History↪ The Orange Economy — The Next Frontier For The Caribbean­­Upcoming eventsWe would like to invite you to our upcoming webinar How can Community Building help drive innovation for people and brands?In this webinar, we will discuss community building as a tool for fostering innovation and strengthening communications. Register here And don’t forget that in April 25-29 we will hold the second edition of the Island Finance Forum  View media in original article Thank you for reading!