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MISSION OF THE ISLAND POLICY LAB
The mission of the IPL is to provide policymakers, corporate public, private leaders, and the general public with data-driven and high-quality analysis on sustainability issues in islands.  The IPL also provides a shared, open knowledge sharing and transfer platform to strengthen island research and training capacity, and island government policy interventions. It aims to bring the power of academic rigor to generate innovative and applied policy-based solutions to islands’ problems. 
IN THIS ISSUE
RESEARCH & PUBLICATIONS
 Original Research Article 
Potential clean energy transition pathways in the U.S Virgin Islands using carbon sensitive policy options by Kalim Shah

In this UDRF-funded project, we combine qualitative and quantitative energy modeling methods to study different pathways to achieve a clean energy transition in the U.S Virgin Islands.  Results offer insights on energy transition in the USVI and a demonstration of evidenced-based energy sector planning by stakeholder-involved approaches.  Continue Reading ...
 Review 
Small Island Developing States, tourism and climate change by Franziska Wolf, Stefano Moncada, Dinesh Surroop, Kalim U. Shah, Pravesh Raghoo, Nicolai Scherle, Dirk Reiser, John N. Telesford, Sherma Roberts, Peni Hausia Havea, Roselyn Naidu & Luca Nguyen

In this concerted effort, researchers from the Island Policy Lab joined colleagues to discuss the role tourism plays in islands and elaborate peculiar climate risks, impacts and consequences for tourism development. Continue Reading...
 Policy Brief #4 
Island-centric Economic (Re)development policy and practice by Kirsten McGregor & Kalim U. Shah

In this new policy brief, led by IPL affiliate Kirsten McGregor we discuss key principles for economic re-development in island contexts after a natural disaster, drawing from extensive experience in the U.S Virgin Islands.  Continue Reading...
NEW EXTERNAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Welcome to new members of our External Advisory Committee:

Dr. Godfrey Baldacchino 
Professor of Sociology, University of Malta
Malta Ambassador-at-Large for Islands and Small States
Mrs. Arieta Gonelevu Rakai 
Team Lead, SIDS Lighthouses Initiative, IRENA
Dr. Dinesh Surroop, 
Associate Professor, University of Mauritius
Mrs. Franziska Wolf, 
Deputy Director, RTC Sustainability and Climate Change Management, Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany
Mr. Sai Navoti, 
Chef of SIDS Unit, UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs
Dr. Gregory Guannel, 
Director, Caribbean Green Technology Centre, University of the Virgin Islands
Dr. Jules Bruck 
Director, School of Architecture, University of Florida

And our new UD Biden School Project Assistants
Idowu Kunlere
Atoofa Zainab
Isaiah Gangadeen
Walker Schwartz
ISLAND POLICY LAB IN THE NEWS
Islands on the Climate Front Line: Risk and Resilience 
 
To advance ideas on how small islands can respond to climate change, Perry World House convened its 2022 Global Shifts Colloquium, "Islands on the Climate Front Line: Risk and Resilience".  The Island Policy Lab with other stakeholders from academic and policy institutions discussed how islands can prepare for their environmental and socioeconomic emergency and what the international community can learn from their efforts.

The colloquium report - accompanied by a series of thought pieces rom participants - sets out how to foster local, regional, and global climate change and build climate adaptation across critical sectors.

Conference on Building a Science and Data-based Agenda for Decision-making on Resilience in the Caribbean 
 
Island Policy Lab's Director Dr. Kalim Shah presented at the High-Level Expert Meeting of the Organization of American States (OAS), held in Dominica last month.  Other panelists included executives from the Caribbean Electric Utility Services Corporation (CARILEC), Caribbean Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (CCREE), Dominica Electricity Services (DOMLEC) among other organizations.


Workshop: Caribbean Energy Transition Journalism Program  
 
Island Policy Lab's Director Dr Kalim Shah talked to young journalists in a workshop organized by the Climate Tracker.  The workshop focussed on developing the skills and knowledge of young journalists while equally deepening their interest in environmental issues in their work. 
Island Policy Lab at the International Conference in Fossil Fuel Supply and Climate Policy, organized by the Stockholm Environment Institute

Dr. Shah presented his work on institutional structuration for enhanced low-carbon development transitions in the Guianas shield producer countries at The Queen's College, University of Oxford, UK in this international conference organized by SEI.
NEW COLLABORATION
Institute of Public Administration and Island Policy Lab at the Biden School to collaborate on new projects 
 
The Institute of Public Administration (IPA) and the Island Policy Lab at the Joseph R. Biden, Jr. School of Public Policy & Administration, University of Delaware have agreed on a joint workplan to benefit U.S island communities.  IPA brings in decades of experience in Geographic Information Systems, economic development, ports and freight management.
NEWS FROM OUR PARTNERS
New Book by Prof. Saleem Ali, Earthly Order: How Natural Laws Define Human Life

Professor Saleem Ali, Academic Advisor of the Island Policy Lab releases new book which provides an accessible exposition of the latest foundational knowledge on how natural and social systems science can inform planetary crises. Humanity has either tried to conquer or capitulate to natural order, whereas we should be seeking to understand latent structures and patterns that permeate all systems and develop an "earthly order," that is socially functional and sustainable.
New Book by Scott B. MacDonald: The New Cold War, China, and the Caribbean

Scott MacDonald argues in this new book that the Caribbean’s geopolitics have shifted from a period of relative great power disinterest in the aftermath of the Cold War to a gradual movement into a new Cold War in which a global rivalry between the U.S. and China is acted out regionally.  The result of this is a gradual polarization of countries in the Caribbean as they are increasingly pressured to choose between Washington and Beijing.
The International Renewable Energy Agency in Abu Dhabi launches new website 

IRENA launches a new, upgraded website.  The new website with a smart, modern enhances browsing experience.  New interactive features and tools facilitate engagement and the re-organization of the thematic content streamlines access to key data, reports and advice and knowledge on a renewable-based energy transitions.
GLISPA at UNGA77

Congratulations to our partner Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) and the Local2030 Islands Network for hosting the High-Level UN General Assembly (UNGA77) Meeting advancing Island and Climate Change.  The IPL is an active member of the Local2030 Islands Network and GLISPA's energy working group, which are part of these discussions.
COP27 Side Event by LOCAL2030 Islands Network in Egypt


Join our LOCAL2030 Islands Network partner for a discussion on "Islands and International Partnerships for a Newt-Zero and Climate Resilient Future" on Tuesday November 14th 2022 at the U.S Center at COP27 at 3 pm (Egypt).
NEWS SEGMENT

Haiti: Mangrove restorers in Haiti bet on resilience amid rising violence by Mongabay
 
Seychelles: Seychelles' Aldabra mangroves absorb nearly half of fossil fuel emissions of island state by Seychelles News Agency

Caribbean: Caribbean Countries will be seeking justice at COP27 by Forbes

Pacific: Impact Assessment in Mangaia highlights the importance of Traditional Conservative Practices by SPREP

Guyana: Climate disasters could wipe out 100% of Guyana's coastal agriculture from Kaieteur News
SOLUTIONS NOT SLOGANS

The Lab is actively engaged on grants, education and research project with businesses, universities, NGOs and governmental agencies, interested in island sustainable development.  Contact us by email on islandpolicylab@udel.edu to discuss how we can work with you and your organization.  Do share our newsletter with your peers.

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