Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 to Focus on Nevis’ Geothermal Energy Project

Introduction

By Loshaun Dixon

Nevis’ geothermal energy project will be a major focus of the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025, which St. Kitts and Nevis is set to host from May 25 to 30.

Summit Overview

The summit will bring together global experts, government officials, and sustainability leaders to discuss critical issues affecting island nations, with Nevis emerging as a model for clean energy development.

Key Discussions

Premier of Nevis and Minister of Energy and Public Utilities, the Hon. Mark Brantley, along with Minister of Environment, the Hon. Spencer Brand, met with summit representatives to finalise key discussions. James Ellsmore, CEO of Island Innovation, the consulting firm working with the government to host the summit, confirmed that Nevis’ geothermal potential will be a highlight of the event.

Geothermal Energy Forum

“The forums taking place in Nevis will be very specific to some of the challenges and opportunities that work for this island,” Ellsmore stated. “There will be a geothermal energy forum taking place here to explore the relevance, of course, for the local economy and the opportunity that geothermal will bring to Nevis and other islands from around the world that are exploring their own geothermal resources.”

Benefits of Geothermal Energy

Premier Brantley underscored the transformative potential of Nevis’ geothermal project, describing it as a breakthrough for St. Kitts and Nevis and a model for island nations worldwide.

“The geothermal project in Nevis is current, and it is of interest to the globe, to the world, and of course to the Federation naturally. We continue to say that it’s a project that will be transformative for the people of St. Kitts and Nevis to become an energy-based economy, a green energy-based economy, potentially exporting energy to neighbouring islands and also allowing for downstream uses of energy,” he said.

Call to Action

Brantley called on the public to support the initiative, stressing that it will lower energy costs, drive economic growth, and help the Federation meet its international climate commitments.

“We hope to be in the privileged position of having an excess of renewable energy here in this country,” he stated. “We, of course, hope that the people of St. Kitts and Nevis will support these types of initiatives which are so important as we honour our obligations to the international community, our obligations to ourselves as inhabitants of planet Earth, and certainly to harness this resource for the benefit of our own people and to go and transform our own economy.”

Conclusion

The Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 is expected to draw international attention, further positioning St. Kitts and Nevis as a leader in sustainable energy development. With Nevis’ geothermal project in the spotlight, the summit will provide a unique opportunity for island nations to learn from each other and work together to address the challenges of climate change.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025?

A: The Global Sustainable Islands Summit 2025 is a conference that brings together global experts, government officials, and sustainability leaders to discuss critical issues affecting island nations.

Q: What is the focus of the summit?

A: The summit will focus on Nevis’ geothermal energy project and its potential to transform the economy of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Q: Who is hosting the summit?

A: The summit is being hosted by the government of St. Kitts and Nevis, in partnership with Island Innovation.