Efficient Policy and Stakeholder Engagement: A Key to Achieve Ocean Sustainability
As an islander from Madagascar, the fourth biggest island in the world with more than one million km2 of marine Exclusive Economic Zone (ZEE) and full of unique biodiversity and blue economic potential, I have developed an inner sense to protect the ocean as our home. Graduated from University of Antananarivo, with a major in […]
Bali Ocean Days 2024: AIS Forum’s Commitment to Accelerate Sustainable Innovation in the Blue Economy
Bali, 19 January 2024 – As part of its commitment to accelerate sustainable innovation in the blue economy sector, the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum participated in the Bali Ocean Days in Jimbaran, Bali, 19-20 January 2024. Alongside the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Investment (CMMAI) of Indonesia, the AIS Forum Secretariat is […]
VENAMBAK’s Clean Technology for Climate Smart Aquaculture
“The productivity of aquaculture can be insufficient due to water quality. This was based on my observation in the past three years of experience as a shrimp farmer before Venambak eventually developed aeration technology solutions”, said Achmad Jerry, CEO & Founder of Venambak. There are two things considered as the main factors affecting the decrease […]
Eco-Aerator: A Smart Choice for Pond Electricity Savings!
Up to 90% of shrimp farmers reported having trouble with the high prices of diesel fuel and electricity used for farming; some farmers even reported having no access to electricity at all in their ponds. This has caused pond productivity to drop, which has raised the mortality rate of shrimp. An example is a vannamei […]
AIS Forum High-Level Dialogue at COP 28 Dubai, A Concrete Call for Global Action to Combat the Climate Crisis
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 30 November 2023 – The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum organised a high-level dialogue entitled “Rising Tides, Sinking Island: AIS Forum’s Call to Action on Climate Loss and Damage” which took place in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This dialogue was carried out in collaboration with the AIS Forum Secretariat and […]
Flax Roots to Clean Waterways: A Journey in Pioneering Green Tech
Born in Te Waiharakeke, the land of flax-swathed waters where the Omaka and Ōpaoa rivers converge, my roots are as intertwined with Aotearoa’s landscapes as the flax is with our heritage. The pristine beauty of Aotearoa is my playground, imbuing me with a profound respect for nature’s balance. This connection fueled my resolve to address […]
Accelerating Sustainable Blue Entrepreneurship in Papua New Guinea through Community-Based Training
Port Moresby, 6 Desember 2023 – As part of its efforts to accelerate entrepreneurial skills for coastal communities, particularly in the blue economy sector, the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum organised a training called “Bluepreneur: Coastal Communities Training” in Papua New Guinea on 4 – 6 December 2023. This was a continuation of the […]
AIS Forum Held the AIS Blue Innovation Solution in Glasgow, Providing Space for Discussing Innovative Blue Economy Solutions
Glasgow, United Kingdom, 6 November 2023 – The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum held “Blue Innovation Solution: Ignite the Blue” which took place in Glasgow, United Kingdom on 6 – 7 November 2023. This event was part of the post-event activities of the previous High-Level Meeting of the AIS Forum held in Nusa Dua, […]
Empowering Coastal Futures through Corporate Social Responsibility and Environment, Social, and Governance values
As I stepped into the role of AIS Youth Delegate, representing Cyprus at the Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Youth Conference 2023, I found myself at the intersection of technology, innovation, and ocean sustainability. My background and my interest in entrepreneurship and community building, deeply rooted in the coastal beauty of Cyprus, have led me […]
AIS R&D Conference
9-10 OCTOBER 2023 BALI, INDONESIA ARCHIPELAGIC AND ISLAND STATES (AIS) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2023: ADVANCING THE BLUE FRONTIER ON INNOVATIVE OCEAN SCIENCE The oceans are an extensive and complex ecosystem that play a crucial role in regulating the climate of our planet, sustaining biodiversity, and sustaining life. However, the oceans confront a number of […]
