Aipa represents PNG at Global Sustainable Islands Summit

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Shirleyna Aipa from PNG University of Natural Resources and Environment was the only participant from Papua New Guinea at last month's Global Sustainable Islands Summit in Canada.
Miss Aipa, is a tutor with the University’s Agriculture Department. She holds a Bachelor in Tropical Agriculture from PNG UNRE and is currently pursuing a Master of Philosophy in Agriculture at the PNG University of Technology in Lae. 
The summit she attended was held from May 21 to May 23 on Prince Edward Island in Canada. 
Miss Aipa applied for the six-week online training on Best-Practice Skills for Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) before being successful as one of 10 students selected worldwide to participate in the Summit.
She said the summit was attended by professionals from across the globe, many of whom were unfamiliar with PNG. She felt privileged to share information about PNG, PNG UNRE, and PNG University of Technology.
The summit served as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and the exploration of innovative solutions in sustainable energy. It brought together professionals, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss advancements in sustainable energy, energy efficiency, and environmental stewardship; and was a platform for knowledge exchange, networking and collaboration.
“It (was) a pleasure attending the conference and presentations on Sustainable Development on Small Islands Nations with some of the dedicated and knowledgeable individuals and fellow postgraduate students from various backgrounds all around the world,” Miss Aipa said.
She said she was honoured to know that despite being a small island from the other side of the world, there are great leaders and professionals out there working towards a common goal of “Sustainability on Small Islands Developing States.”
“I must say that this trip has been an exceptional opportunity and an excellent experience for me,” she added.
Prime Minister of Saint Kitts and Nevis Dr Terence Drew who spoke at the summit thanked the Government of Prince Edward Island and the organizing body, Island Innovation, for the summit.
He said the islands across Europe, Africa, the Pacific, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean are connected and their similarities represent a solid bedrock for collaboration.
Dr Drew said the summit demonstrated that the critical three C’s are needed – connection, collaboration and commitment.
“I dare say that this moment is such a time for the greatest daring we can muster to right the ship of the planet toward ecological recovery, and with it build island sustainability and viability. 
"We have recognized that alone we cannot stand against the existential threats which now characterize our world. Only through collaborative efforts can we demonstrate the true grit required to center people in the climate crisis for meaningful, amplified, and lifesaving change.”

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