Last year, BPA hosted our first-ever Fellowship cohort, bringing representatives from eight islands to Hawaii to convene a vigorous workshop on how each guest could help their island replicate the success of Hawaii's renewable-energy plan (the Aloha State signed into law a transition to 100% renewable energy by 2045). Now in May, the next cohort of 10 islands will visit Hawaii.

CNMI becomes the sixth country or territory to sign a Blue Planet Climate Agreement. Gov. Arnold Palacios signed the agreement today, pledging a commitment to 100% renewable energy for the U.S. territory by 2045.

In the latest in a series of blogs by our BPA Global Ambassadors, Nathalia Lawen of Seychelles reflects on her participation in a recent Cape Town conference that "provided a remarkable platform for connecting fellow change makers who are revolutionizing their communities across Africa."

Francisco Lara is a BPA Global Ambassador who recently made a voyage to Patagonia, Chile, aboard our partner organization, Peace Boat. In the latest in a series of blogs by our Ambassadors, Fran shares his insights about how the low-population density area has the potential for great wind power.

Prince Edward Island (PEI) may be Canada's smallest province, but its commitment to sustainability looms large. So notes BPA Global Ambassador Kneyone Murray in a new blog, in advance of his attending an important conference in PEI in May.

The Cayman Islands have an opportunity to become energy independent by transitioning to a healthier, more cost-effective energy source. But short-term thinking is getting in the way.

“This was my third year at COP,” writes one of our Global Ambassadors, “and every year I am more and more impressed by the incredible work that I see young people bringing to and sharing at this UN climate change conference.”

COP28, in the perspective of one of our Global Ambassadors, “falls somewhere in between success and failure. While there were small victories, the conference was dominated by rhetoric rather than concrete action.”

For me, COP28 was a place of both personal and professional growth, overcoming my impostor syndrome and stepping into my own confident Ocean and Climate Specialist.

Civil society is making progress along with policy-makers, but much of the real action at COP28 in Dubai took place out of the negotiating rooms, and instead occurred at side events, where the voices of youth were heard.

In the first of a series of blogs about COP28 written by Blue Planet Global Ambassadors, Ashley Lashley notes: "As a young person from Barbados, I’m particularly delighted by the early agreement at COP, highlighting the establishment of a Loss and Damage Fund. The initial pledges made by countries, amounting to over $700m, holds promise."

While we will let the pundits weigh the merit of the ultimate agreement signed in Dubai for COP28, we can say unequivocally that the conference was a success for Blue Planet Alliance. BPA is actively working to achieve the results the planet needs to stave off environmental catastrophe.

Palau and Curacao Sign Blue Planet Climate Agreements in Dubai, committing to 100% renewable energy by 2045

The next generation will inherit the climate crisis that previous generations have left them. Shouldn’t they at least have a seat at the table?

The transition away from fossil fuels is getting more and more support.

The Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship program launched last week in Hawaii, bringing together leaders from eight islands for a first-hand deep dive to see how the Aloha State got on the path to 100% renewable energy by 2045.

Next week, Blue Planet Alliance will welcome eight island countries and territories to Hawaii, unveiling a new Fellowship program that will help them fully transition to renewable energy

Blue Planet Alliance appreciates the power of listening. And that is why we are so enamored of International Podcast Day, which is today (September 30th) — an international celebration of the power of podcasts. #InternationalPodcastDay

Climate Week NYC 2023 Recap: A frenetic week of climate activism and thought leadership demonstrated the commitment to halt planetary warming — and ended with a blowout dance party.

Blue Planet Alliance celebrates reaching an important milestone: partnering with 100 organizations who share our mission of saving the planet.