Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program

Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship Program

Status: Active, by special invitation only

Overview: The Blue Planet Alliance Fellowship program brings representatives from island nations and territories to Hawaii for a rigorous week-long seminar and workshop designed to help islands develop their own plans for a 100% renewable-energy transition.

Focus Areas:

100% renewable energy transition planning

Policy development and regulatory frameworks

Utility-scale project development

Grid integration of variable renewable resources

Energy efficiency and building standards

Financing and grants for renewable energy

Community engagement and energy equity

Geographic Scope: Island nations and territories globally. To date, 45 nations and territories have participated across five cohorts.

Program Details:

Duration: Week-long (typically 5-6 days)

Location: Honolulu, Hawaii

Schedule: Held twice per year, typically in May and October

Cohorts to Date: Five cohorts completed (Cohort I: October 2023; Cohort II: May 2024; Cohort III: October 2024; Cohort IV and V dates not specified); Cohort VI scheduled for May 10-16, 2026

What's Covered:

Airfare

Lodging

Transportation

Most meals

Stipend for personal meals

Eligibility:

Representatives from island nations and territories

Ages and specific roles not explicitly restricted in materials

Selection: By special invitation only

Program Activities:

Daily seminars and workshops

Cross-island dialogues

Resource sharing

Guest speakers from public and private sectors, academia, and civil society

Field trips (e.g., solar parks)

Networking receptions

Interactive breakout sessions

Impact:

Participants formulate 100% renewable energy transition plans for their islands

Several cohorts have resulted in formal Blue Planet Climate Agreements committing islands to 100% renewable energy by 2045 (Dominica, Grenada, Vanuatu, Antigua and Barbuda, St. Kitts and Nevis)

Amplifies island voices in global diplomacy

Background: Founded by Henk Rogers, Blue Planet Alliance builds on the success of Hawaii's legislative mandate for 100% renewable energy by 2045 (first U.S. state to do so). More than 20 U.S. states and territories have since adopted similar goals. The Fellowship program was launched in October 2023 and represents the first step in a global movement to end reliance on carbon-based fuels.

Contact: blueplanetalliance.org