
AIS Blue Innovation Solution
The Archipelagic and Island States Forum will host the Blue Innovation Solution conference to empower these amazing innovators who focus on sustainability, climate change, and the blue economy. The event will be held in Bali on the 5th of December 2022.
In providing a platform for productive discussion and exchange of ideas among islanders, the AIS Forum will conduct the Blue Innovation Solution conference to empower these amazing innovators who focus on sustainability, climate change, and the blue economy. This event will further discuss the strategic solution by the innovators, researchers, and local champions and highlight women’s role in climate action and sustainability. Emphasizing what could be done by the stakeholders to further boost innovators’ capacity in blue economy action.
The conferences are designed to have plenary and Blue Zone sessions. The plenary session is intended to showcase various approaches to addressing development challenges that are already running effectively. Resource persons from various AIS countries will present examples of effective policies and practices based on research and evidence. This session will be divided into three sections:
Local Champions for Ocean Protection
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Hon. Fekitamoeloa ʻUtoikamanu
Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kingdom of Tonga
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H.E Laksana Tri Handoko
Head of National Research and Innovation Agency of the Republic of Indonesia
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Gabrielle Gay
AIS Youth Ambassador of Barbados
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Nadea Nabilla
Founder of Azura Indonesia
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Clifton Tootalau
AIS Youth Ambassador of Solomon Islands
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Charaf-eddine Ali Yahaya
AIS Youth Ambassador of Comoros
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Senandung Nacita
Moderator
News Anchor
Island Innovation Solutions
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H.E. Sylvestre Radegonde
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism of the Republic of Seychelles
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H.E. Sakti Wahyu Trenggono
Minister of Maritime Affairs and Fisheries of the Republic of Indonesia
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Joost Noordermeer
Flood defences Specialist of Witteveen Bos Indonesia (Ecoshape project)
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Prawita Tasya Karissa
Executive Director & Co-Founder of Biorock Indonesia
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Senandung Nacita
Moderator
News Anchors
Women in innovation processes as a solution to climate change
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Dr. Ir. Siti Nurbaya, M.Sc
Minister of Environment and Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia
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H.E. Mme. Suzi Carla Barbosa
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Communities of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau
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Angela Herliani Tanoesoedibjo
Deputy Minister for Tourism and Creative Economy of the Republic of Indonesia
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Valerina Daniel
Moderator
News Anchor
The Blue Zone sessions enhances the potential for collaboration, involving players in private and public sectors to develop innovative projects. The Blue Zone session will be:
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Technology and Innovation: enumerating possible build-up activities and collaborations to strengthen capacity and innovation.
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Investment in innovation: mobilize resources and provide financial support for ongoing capacity development programs.
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Bluepreneur: providing business support services for start-ups and entrepreneurs.
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Healthy Ocean: promote climate action and resilience to manage ecosystems for conservation and sustainable use effectively.