What is the Falkland Islands Environment Strategy 2021 – 2040?

The Falkland Islands Government is proud to launch its flagship Environment Strategy 2021 – 2040, which recognises the central and universal role that the natural environment plays in the sustainable development of our health and wellbeing, our economy and our nation as a whole.

Why is the environment important in the Falkland Islands?

The environment is essential for human existence. We rely on our ecosystems to provide us with clean water, air, food and shelter. In the Falkland Islands, the foundations of our livelihoods are reliant on our environment – our key sectors would not exist without our natural resources.

What is the development potential for solar PV in the Caribbean?

In Caribbean SIDS alone, the development potential for solar PV is estimated at nearly 72 GW, equivalent to the installed solar PV capacity for all of Latin America in 2023.

Do IEA islands need resilient power systems?

Islands need resilient power systems more than ever. Clean energy can deliver – Analysis - IEA Islands need resilient power systems more than ever.

What is the vpp4islands project?

Meanwhile, the VPP4ISLANDS project is integrating virtual energy storage technology, as well as digital twin and distributed ledger technology, to enable enhanced VPPs and the creation of smart energy communities on Gökçeada Island in Türkiye and Formentera in Spain.