In this episode, we hear from James Ellsmoor, founder and leader of multiple initiatives focused on helping island states and coastal communities around the world to coordinate strategies for addressing common challenges and opportunities of building sustainable blue economies while navigating the impacts of climate change and global economic discontinuity. James is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and writer recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work on building global networks that support the deployment of renewable energy systems through the empowerment of island states’ government leadership. He shares with us his deep knowledge of emerging technologies, climate change adaptation solutions, environmental policy, and how these can be balanced with sustainable tourism and blue economy development.

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James Ellsmoor
CEO of Island Innovation

James Ellsmoor is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and writer. He is CEO at Island Innovation, a social enterprise, and the Co-Founder and Director at Solar Head of State, an NGO. Recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 list for his work on sustainable energy, James is passionate about climate change advocacy and environmental policy.

James consults for leaders in NGOs, the private sector and government on topics related to sustainable development and entrepreneurship. His work covers climate change policy, renewable energy and sustainable travel. He has particular expertise in small island developing states (SIDS).

Island Innovation runs two key events for island stakeholders; The Virtual Island Summit and the Island Finance Forum. With the growing importance of virtual events, James, and the team at Island Innovation, use their expertise to work with island governments, NGOs and businesses to execute and facilitate bespoke online programming.

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