BLUE PLANET ALLIANCE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, Cohort I

The inaugural cohort of the Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program took place from October 15–20, 2023, in Honolulu, Hawaii, at the scenic East-West Center’s Imin Conference Hall. The week-long workshop welcomed leaders from eight island nations and territories: American Samoa, the Cayman Islands, Guam, the Republic of Palau, Pohnpei State (Federated States of Micronesia), the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, the Kingdom of Tonga, and the Government of Tuvalu.

Over the course of the week, Fellows engaged with Hawaii’s leading experts on as they formulated plans to transition to 100% renewable energy. Together, they explored each island’s energy plans, shared insights, and built lasting connections to help accelerate their collective journey toward a sustainable future.