Global Islands in Action: Turning Energy Transition Concepts into Bankable, Resilient Futures

Island governments across the Caribbean, Pacific, and beyond are setting ambitious clean energy and resilience targets, yet the vast majority of projects fail to progress from concept to implementation. The core barrier is not ambition, but bankability - the technical, regulatory, and financial readiness required to attract investment and reach financial close.

This session brings together island leaders, utilities, development partners, and climate finance actors to explore how islands are overcoming early-stage project risks. Panelists will explore how integrated system planning, resilient infrastructure design, institutional strengthening, and project preparation, supported by catalytic finance, work together to deliver reliable, affordable, and climate resilient energy systems.