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100 Islands. One Goal.
This program brought together thought leaders and change-makers from diverse island nations for a week of intensive learning, collaboration, and strategic planning in Honolulu, Hawaii.
NYC Climate Week: all for one
The energy in New York City during Climate Week is always electric, but this year, the urgency felt different. With COP30 on the horizon and the 2030 deadline for many global goals rapidly approaching, the focus shifted from mere discussion to concrete, scalable action.
How Islands Took Center Stage at COP30
The humidity of the Amazon was matched only by the heated intensity of the negotiations at COP30. For two weeks in November 2025, the world gathered in Belém, faced with the undeniable reality of our climate crisis.
Tides of Innovation: Charting a course from Sargassum Crisis to Blue Economy Opportunity.
The inaugural Tides of Innovation Workshop marked a pivotal moment for Trinidad & Tobago and the wider Caribbean. By convening a dynamic group of 19 leaders from academia, government, and youth innovation networks, the event successfully transformed the conversation around the region's pressing sargassum challenge.
Sustainable Energy in the Cayman Islands Community
The Cayman Islands, like many island nations, finds itself at a fundamental turning point in its journey toward sustainable energy.
Remembering a Pacific Pioneer
The Honorable Arnold Indalecio Palacios, Governor of the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), passed away yesterday (July 23, 2025). Surrounded by loved ones, he was 69 years old.
Suriname’s Energy Sector: Aligning Transition with Equity and Resilience
The plan marks a shift in the country’s energy future, balancing availability, affordability, and environmental sustainability.
PALAU AND PATAGONIA: CONNECTED BY WATER
Patagonia’s landscapes and climates were unlike any I’d known; massive glaciers, towering mountain ranges, and fierce winds. But beneath this stunning landscape were the same challenges we confront in the Pacific: rising temperatures, disappearing ecosystems, and people struggling to keep their way of life alive.
A NICE OCEAN CONFERENCE
UNOC3, held in Nice, France, put the spotlight on the global oceanic system — and edged closer to a historic treaty protecting marine ecosystems.
SUSTAINABLE MATH: 37 into 100
Thanks to BPA’s Fellowship Program, more than three dozen islands are on the path to 100% renewable energy.
May the Fourth Be with You!
This year, Blue Planet Alliance will celebrate May the fourth for the fourth cohort of our Fellowship Program. Like the good guys in “Star Wars,” we’re gathering forces from around the universe (well, at least this planet) to fight for the future of humanity.
ICY LANDSCAPE, WARMING FUTURE
Explore Antarctica and Patagonia through the eyes of Mark Haver, one of Blue Planet Alliance’s global ambassadors. From learning about glacier preservation to seeing renewable energy in remote areas, his journey highlights global efforts to protect our planet and advance sustainability goals.
THE CLEAN DOZEN
This past week, the Republic of Marshall Islands (RMI) signed a Blue Planet Climate Agreement, a document declaring its intention to commit itself on the path to a 100% renewable-energy future. RMI is the 12th island to sign an agreement.
SE4ALL, Meet BPA
Attending the Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) conference in Barbados was a transformative experience for BPA Global Ambassador Kerese Elliott. SE4ALL highlighted innovative clean-energy solutions, the role of Small Island Developing States (SIDS), and the urgent need for climate action.
Turning Point for Caribbean Energy
Blue Planet Alliance Caribbean Director Kneyone Murray attended the Sustainable Energy for All Conference in Barbados.
BPA 2024 Annual Report
Read the Blue Planet Alliance 2024 Annual Report to see all the work we did last year to help the world transition to a 100% renewable-energy future.
Protecting Paradise
Belize is tackling plastic pollution through bans, community education, and international cooperation, alongside renewable energy investments, to protect its environment and economy.
13 Predictions for 2025
Here’s a look at what we think is likely to happen in 13 different categories in 2025 in the climate space.
Youth Voices Shine at COP29
COP29 took place in Azerbaijan, amid concerns from civil society that the negotiations were not meeting the needs of the Global South. But during the conference, BPA’s Global Ambassadors took a proactive role in championing youth engagement and empowerment.
Redesigning the Future
The Council on Sustainable Fashion and Design of Grenada hosted the Sustainable Design Impact Hub this past August in Grenada to bring together stakeholders and sustainable-development experts.