The Blasket Islands

What We Do

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Island Leaders Programme

Launching at COP31, this initiative will equip sub-national island leaders with the training, networks, and access needed to effectively engage in global climate and ocean negotiations.

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Delegation Support

From preparation to on-site coordination to post event information dissemination, Oileán helps island representatives participate meaningfully in major UN gatherings, including UNOC3 and COP30.

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Featured Events

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UNOC3, France 2025

UNOC Review
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COP30, Brasil 2025

COP30 Review
A panel of people seated at a long table at a COP 31 climate change conference, with a large screen behind them displaying the COP 31 logo, the words "Türkiye and Australia will work together," and logos for United Nations Climate Change and COP 30 Brazil. The table has a decorative banner with floral designs.

COP31, Türkiye 2026

Let's Plan COP31
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Oileán exists to ensure island communities are not only present at global decision-making tables, but that their priorities, knowledge, and lived realities shape the outcomes.

Mission Statement

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Oileán welcomes enquiries from island representatives, funders, and partners interested in supporting global island engagement.