Date: 29 October 2025
Location: Virtual
Host: Rare, Coastal500 GLISPA, Local2030 Islands Network, ICLEI

As the world prepares for COP30 in Belém, Brazil, a powerful message is rising from coastlines and islands: global progress begins with local action. This recent dialogue convened mayors, indigenous leaders, and coastal community representatives to discuss how local action drives global ocean and climate outcomes.

REPORT

Date: 09 - 15 October 2025
Location: Abu Dhabi

The IUCN World Conservation Congress is the largest gathering of nature conservation experts, leaders and decision-makers in the world. From Palau’s traditional wisdom to new Pacific financing pilots, the conversations at WCC 2025 reinforced a shared conviction: lasting conservation must begin with local leadership, locally grounded finance, and long-term trust.

STORY

Date: 24 September 2025
Location: Virtual
Host: GLISPA

Ahead of the World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, we convened a call of our members to coordinate island participation, identify opportunities for collaboration, and align messaging on key island-related motions and events.

Date: 29 July 2025
Location: Virtual
Host: GLISPA

In this video, members and supporters of the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) connected to debrief, share insights, and align on our collective next steps following UNOC3 in Nice, France. This recording features updates and reflections from partners and leaders from the two calls combined including Grenada's Climate Ambassador Safiya Sawney; Ariane Steins-Meier, of ORRAA; Emily Goodwin of Rare; and Cameron Diver of Island Conservation. 

At UNOC3 in Nice, we achieved our objectives by deepening partnerships and member engagement, elevating the role of local action and leaders, continuing to build our new SIDS-CTF Community of Practice, strengthening regional initiatives such as Actioning Blue and Pacific 30x30, and advocating for island-led solutions across global platforms.  

PHOTO ESSAY

CASE STUDY

Date: 05 February 2025
Location: Virtual
Host: GLISPA

Ahead of COP16 Part 2 in Rome, we gathered experts and island leaders to reflect on key takeaways and strategize on how to move forward. Our speakers included island advocates such as Grenada's Ambassador Spencer Thomas; Joe Appiott, from the CBD Secretariat and GLISPA Board member; Teshia Jn Baptiste from the Caricom Secretariat and Rolenas Tavue Baereleo from Vanuatu's Ministry of Environment.