BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, COHORT IV

The fourth cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program gathered in Honolulu, Hawaii, on May 18–23, 2025, for a week rich with purpose and possibility. We welcomed Fellows from the Bahamas, Barbados, the British Virgin Islands, Kiribati, the Maldives, Niue, Samoa, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — each bringing with them the hopes of their islands and the shared vision of a 100% renewable-energy future.

Throughout the week, Fellows were immersed in thought-provoking sessions led by experts across the legislative, regulatory, technical, and financial sectors — equipping them with the tools and insights needed to shape ambitious energy transitions back home. Midweek, the cohort journeyed to Oahu’s North Shore to visit the Kawailoa Wind Farm and Mililani Solar Park — practical examples of large-scale renewable-energy solutions in action.

The week overflowed with meaningful milestones. The Maldives and Saint Lucia signed Blue Planet Climate Agreements, boldly committing to transition to 100% renewable energy. We presented the inaugural Blue Planet Alliance SDG Award to Hawaii State Senator Chris Lee, honoring his steadfast leadership in advancing clean energy. And in a major show of momentum, six organizations from participating countries signed MOUs (Memorandum of Understanding) joining our growing Alliance committed to a sustainable planet.

The week concluded high above the city at a private residence atop Tantalus, where Fellows gathered one last time, surrounded by panoramic views and the soft rustle of trade winds. As the sun dipped below the horizon, the evening sky lit up with Honolulu’s iconic Friday-night fireworks — a dazzling sendoff to a week defined by connection, collaboration, and the unwavering belief that islands can lead the world.

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A group of five diverse people standing outdoors, holding a flag of The Bahamas, with a banner at the bottom reading 'TEAM BAHAMAS' and the Bahamian flag.
Four people standing in a line, holding the flag of Barbados. The group includes two women and two men, all dressed in business attire, standing indoors near a large window with plants visible outside.
A group of six people standing together indoors, holding a sign with the flag of the British Virgin Islands, representing Team British Virgin Islands.
Three people standing outside, two men and one woman, holding a sign with the flag of Kiribati. The woman in the middle is wearing a green patterned dress with a flower in her hair. The man on the left is wearing a blue rainforest shirt and beige pants, and the man on the right is wearing a light blue shirt with beige pants. The background shows a white wall and green trees. The bottom part of the image has the text 'TEAM KIRIBATI' with a light blue water background, and the Kiribati flag is depicted in the lower right corner.
Four people standing together, holding a flag with the Maldives' crescent moon symbol. They are dressed in formal attire, with two women wearing headscarves, and are inside a building with large windows and green foliage outside. Text at the bottom reads "Team Maldives."
Three people standing together, holding a yellow flag with the Niue flag on it, in front of large windows with greenery outside, with a water pattern background and the text 'TEAM NIUE'.
Four people standing together in front of a white wall, holding a flag of Samoa. They are dressed in traditional and casual clothing. The bottom of the image has a blue water-pattern background with the text 'Team Samoa' and a smaller Samoa flag.
Group of five people standing together, holding a flag with a blue background and a black, white, and yellow triangle, representing Team Saint Lucia, with a blue background and water pattern design at the bottom.
Four people standing together, holding the flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines. The group includes two men and two women, all dressed in formal or semi-formal attire. They are indoors with large windows behind them, and the floor is tiled. The image features the text 'Team Saint Vincent and the Grenadines' with a small flag of Saint Vincent and the Grenadines in the bottom right corner.