- PROGRAMS
- The Tickell Network
- Arctic Climate Action Registry
- Mexico & Latin American Programs
- Center for Environmental Leadership Training (CELT)
- Islands Programs
- Black Carbon
Reduction Program - Tribal College Climate Protection Program
- Climate Capacity Initiative for Financial Institutions
- Education & Outreach Program
Islands Program
Although Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) only produce a tiny fraction of global greenhouse gas emissions, they will be experiencing the most severe impacts of climate change. The range of adverse effect can vary but it is very likely that some islands nations will disappear as a result of sea level rise, while other will experience severe devastation and may become inhabitable. However, most SIDS have significant renewable natural resources, including solar, wind, geothermal, hydro and biomass resources that can be used on a cost competitive basis for power, heat and cooling applications.
To learn more about SIDS, visit the resources available from the Climate Lab wiki.
GSEII
Launched in 1998, the Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative (GSEII) is a consortium of international NGOs and multi-lateral institutions that have been created to support the members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), potential private investors and donors by bringing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects, models, and concepts together in sustainable energy plans for small island nations. Since its inception, the GSEII and its member organizations have assisted several Small Islands Developing States (SIDS) in the Caribbean, Pacific and the Indian Ocean regions in facilitating the implementation of clean energy projects and building several capacity building and awareness plans.
For more information, visit the Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative (GSEII) or read GSEII publications.
EIC
The Endangered Island Campaign has been designed to further these goals and extend the cooperation network to multiple partners with several objectives:
- Providing technical support on development and implementation of comprehensive sustainable energy plans to SIDS to transform their energy system from fossil fuel base to renewable energy and energy efficiency technologies
- Establishing a wider network of donor support and private sector investment in sustainable energy initiatives
- Assisting small island nations to build capacity to respond and recover from extreme events induced by climate change
- Expanding the Carbon Offset Program in alliance with partners including Climate Care and Presbyterian Church USA and others
For more information, visit the Endangered Islands Campaign webpage
News
Vision 20/30
- Vision 20/30: Sustainable Energy for Island Economies, as covered by ENB on
the Side (ENBOTS) - Vision 20/30: Sustainable Energy for Island Economies - Side Event at COP18
- News from Rio+20: Vision 20/30: Partnership for Island Economies...ARUBA ANNOUNCES ITS PLANS TO TRANSITION TO 100% RENEWABLE ENERGY
Tom Roper considers action that energy utilities can take in vulnerable Pacific island countries (Tiempo Climate Newswatch)
At Risk From Rising Seas, Tuvalu Seeks Clean Power (July 20, Reuters)
Small islands win UN vote on climate change security (June 3, Reuters AlertNet)
Indonesia may 'rent' islands to climate refugees (June 3, Pacific Islands Report)
Presentations
Climate Change - A Challenge for the Pacific Nations (PPT) (August 2009 presentation to the Pacific Power Association in American Samoa)
Energy policy: the way ahead (PPT) (August 2009 presentation to the Pacific Power Association in American Samoa)