“I appreciate the complex range of economic, social and environmental challenges that small island communities in Australia are managing. The Australian Small Islands Forum’ is an important initiative for these island communities.” The Hon Simon Crean MP, Minister for Regional Australia, Regional Development and Local Government, Minister for the Arts.

Across the globe and around the Australian mainland are a series of small island communities who are facing common challenges in terms of their economic, social and environmental futures. To come together to discuss these challenges and share successes, seems to be an opportunity that the leadership of these communities would relish. Lord Howe Island, given its proactive approach to community and economic development, its innovation in terms of environmental sustainability and its tourism infrastructure appears an ideal location to host a gathering that brings together people committed to small Island development and who are keen to learn from, and leap frog on best small Island practices from around the world.

Forum registration is limited. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to meet likeminded individuals and to learn from best small island practices.