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GLISPA :: 2012 Annual Report (Interim)
This report provides a synopsis of the progress made by the Partnership during 2012. Thank you to all the governments, NGO’s, Agencies, Academic institutions, GLISPA Fellows and other participants for working together to making 2012 a year of action for island conservation and sustainable livelihoods.
GLISPA Highlight: SIDS Expert Group Meeting in New York City
“We need partnerships for SIDS to achieve our sustainable development goals,” stated Ambassador Feturi of Samoa during the SIDS Expert Group Meeting at UN Headquarters in New York City on 23 to 24 April 2013. This meeting was held as part of the preparatory process towards UNSIDS 2014.
Event Spotlight :: 4th Annual GLISPA Steering Committee
“Through GLISPA we have shared concrete innovative ways we can address our common problems in a constructive and proud way.” Ambassador Takesy of Federated States of Micronesia stated during the Steering Committee meeting. The meeting consisted of three different meetings – a small Executive Committee focused on governance, a broader Steering Committee meeting focused on strategy and a high level briefing. Ambassador Ronny Jumeau was elected chair of the GLISPA Steering Committee.
Event Spotlight :: Islands deliver two successful events and support a revised programme of work on island biodiversity at CBD COP-11
CBD COP-11 was a significant meeting for islands. After two years of review the revision of the
special work programme for islands within the Convention on Biodiversity was adopted
at COP-11 in Hyderabad. Island Innovations was co-hosted by Seychelles and India to celebrate the progress made by island Parties and Parties with islands as well as catalyze new commitments to island biodiversity conservation and livelihoods. This event report summarizes the decisions, commitments and outcomes.
Islands Are Taking Action!
Islands are taking action! Learn how islands are showing the way to effectively conserve biodiversity and sustainable livelihoods. Further action is need that builds on what works. Commit to take action now!
GLISPA Progress Update :: No. 2, 2012
Upcoming Island Innovations @ CBD COP11 and updates on the in-depth review of the programme of work on island biodiversity. 2012 IUCN World Conservation Congress. New Rio+20 Leaders Valuing Nature video released and much more…
Event Spotlight :: Good News Out of Rio+20 as Six Heads of State Commit to Invest in Nature
“We are all united in our determination to see us do better to preserve and to nurture the world’s oceans. This really is a historic opportunity to come together to renew our commitment to the marine environment of our world,” stated Prime Minister Gillard of Australia.
Event Spotlight:: Rio+20 Securing the Island Future We Want
“I am not here to talk about saving islands; I am here to talk about saving the world.” The Hon. Tony de Brum, Minister in Assistance to the President, Republic of the Marshall Islands
Event Spotlight :: SBSTTA-16: Islands Need Action Now
“Islands need action now!” was the message passionately stated by The Hon. Ronny Jumeau, roving Ambassador for Climate Change and SIDS issues (Seychelles) during the opening of the agenda item on the in-depth review of the programme of work on island biodiversity.
GLISPA :: 2010-2011 Biannual Report
The GLISPA Biannual Report provides a concise synopsis of the progress made by the Partnership from 2010 to 2011. Thank you to all the governments, development partners and individuals to their commitment to action over these years.
GLISPA Progress Update :: No. 1, 2012
The GLISPA Steering Committee held its annual meeting in Washington, D.C. on the 31 January to 1 February 2012. The meeting was co-chaired by Ambassador Jumeau (Seychelles) and Dr. Spencer Thomas (Grenada),.
Event Spotlight :: Building Momentum across the Caribbean
Caribbean Challenge Initiative Planning Meeting Grenada Grande Hotel – October 21, 2011
GLISPA Progress Update :: September – October 2011
GLISPA Progress Update :: April 2011
The Report of the GLISPA Steering Committee Meeting held from 22 to 23 February 2011 in Washington DC is now available. This report provides a summary of the outcomes attained as well as meeting highlights.
GLISPA Progress Update :: May 2011
The GLISPA Steering Committee held its second meeting for 2011 via teleconference. The meeting focused on ongoing discussions on GLISPA financing since it was identified during the February Steering Committee meeting in Washington DC (Feb 2011) there was an unexpected funding shortfall from IUCN. In response to the concerns of the Steering Committee, IUCN has provided a commitment to both islands and GLISPA.
Event Spotlight :: Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) 2011 & Green Growth:
Hawai`i Briefing with US Ambassador Tong
“Hawai`i has the potential to be a pioneer and advocate for green growth,” said U.S. Ambassador Kurt Tong, Senior Official to APEC, at the APEC 2011 and Green Growth Hawai’i Briefing in Honolulu on August 9, 2011.
GLISPA Progress Update :: July 2011
GLISPA Progress Update :: May 2011
