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BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE �� i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
October 16, 2024
Agenda Item Number: L1
2023-3106
BULK ITEM: No DEPARTMENT: Commissioners Aid
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Corie Abel 305-453-8787
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AGENDA ITEM WORDING: MAYOR RASCHEIN: Discussion regarding the possibility of
unincorporated Monroe County joining the UN Local 2030 Island Network.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
The Local203O Islands Network is the world's first global, island-led network devoted to advancing the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through locally-driven, culturally-informed solutions that can
be scaled for increased impact. The Network brings together a diverse set of island economies - nations,
states, and communities - from all regions of the world, and promotes island solutions and leadership
based on shared experiences and island culture.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
N/A
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approve
DOCUMENTATION:
Monroe County Proposal Local 2030 Island Network.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
N/A
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Prepared for: Monroe County Commissioners
Prepared by: Dr. David Randle, , Conch Republic Ambassador to the United Nations
Sunday, September 15, 2024 -
Proposal number: 240723
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Objective
To better position Monroe County aka The Conch Republic as a global leader for the UN Sustainable
Development Goals (SDG's) at a local level and to provide leadership for the best practices that Monroe
County has to offer.
Goals
1. Improve the coastal resiliency and restoration in Monroe County
2. Increase funding opportunities for the county
3. Increase global awareness of Monroe County's leadership in climate change adaption and mitigation
4. Increase knowledge of best practices of nature based solutions for coastal resiliency and restoration.
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Become a member of the Loca12030 Islands Network through becoming a member of the Blue
Community Consortium and or the Hawaii Green Growth Loca12030 Hub
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The Loca12030 Islands Network is the world's first global, island led network devoted to advancing the
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through locally driven, culturally-informed
solutions that can be scaled for increased impact. The Network brings together a diverse set of island
economies - nations, states, and communities - from all regions of the world, and promotes island
solutions and leadership based on shared experiences and island culture.
• The Loca12030 Islands Network serves as a platform for islands to engage each other as peers to
raise ambition on the SDGs, share experiences, spread knowledge, promote solidarity, and identify
and implement best practice sustainability solutions.
• Island economies and countries that have islands can join the Network as members regardless of
jurisdictional level. Intergovernmental organizations, non-governmental organizations, business,
academia, and philanthropy can join the Network as partners.
• The Hawaii Green Growth Loca12030 Hub serves as the United Nations Hub for North America and is
an existing partner of the Local Islands Network. The Hawaii Green Growth UN Loca12030 Hub is a
public-private partnership committed to advancing economic, social and environmental goals. The
hub highlights islands as leaders in innovation, providing a holistic approach to solutions grounded in
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a legacy of systems thinking. The Hawai'i Green Growth Hub develops local solutions to global
sustainability challenges, building on island culture and values, and indigenous knowledge. With the
Global Island Partnership, this hub highlights islands as laboratories for innovation that catalyze and
scale integrated ridge-to-reef projects, cutting across the energy, water, food, and urban nexus.
o The Blue Community Consortium includes over 40 members from local governments, academia,
business, and NGO's. It is a member of the United Nations Enviornment Program Major Stakeholders
Group, a UNTWO Affiliate, has observer status for the UN COP meetings on climate change, the UN
Small Island States, and holds Special consultative status with the U.N. Economic and Social
Council since 2019.
Introductory Video
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• Data for Climate Resilience - Facilitated by Hawaii Green Growth Hub & US National Oceanic and
Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
• Resilient and Clean Energy Systems - In partnership with US National Renewable Energy Laboratory
(NREL).
• Resilient Water Systems in partnership with global technical experts.
• Sustainable and Regenerative Tourism in partnership with Hawaii Loca12030 Hub and the US National
Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA).
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• Foundations - such as UN Foundation, The Ocean Foundation, The Greening Islands Foundation, Sea
Grant.
• Island Networks - such as Tasmania Way, SMIL Climate Strong Islands Network, Union for the
Mediterranean, Global Island Partnership, Caribbean Climate Adaption Network, Pacific Tourism
Organization
• Support Organizations such as ESRI, Center for Music Ecosystems, Environmental Defense Fund,
PICHTR, PDC Global, KRING of Coastal Engineers.
• Academia such as University of Hawaii, Guam University, East West Center, Cooperative Institute for
Marine and Atmospheric Research (UH NOAA)
• U.S. government agencies such as U.S. NREL, U.S. DOE, U.S. AID, U.S. Dept of Interior, U.S. NOAA,
U.S. Smithsonian, U.S. Dept of State, U.S. EPA, CLIMAR
• Other Government Groups such as: ICLEI Local Governments for Sustainability,
• UN agencies such as UN Economic and Social Commission of the Pacific
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Monroe County can be part of the network immediately by becoming a member of the Blue
Community Consortium which is already a member of the UN Hawaii Local Island Hub. It can
also apply for its own independent membership as well. The process is as follows
1. Complete a Membership Interest Form
2. Participate in an online video interview
3. Prepare a Letter of Commitment including suggestions for possible collaborations
4. Official Board Approval of Membership application
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Liz Yongue
From: Ballard-Lindsey <Ballard-Lindsey@ Mon roeCounty-FL.Gov>
Sent: Friday, October 11, 2024 11:15 AM
To: Gomez-Krystal; County Commissioners and Aides; Kevin Madok; Senior Management
Team and Aides; Liz Yongue; InternalAudit
Cc: Shillinger-Bob; Williams-Jethon; Cioffari-Cheryl; Livengood-Kristen; Rubio-Suzanne;
Pam Radloff; County-Attorney; Allen-John; Danise Henriquez; Hurley-Christine; Rosch-
Mark; Gambuzza-Dina; Beyers-John; InternalAudit; Valcheva-Svilena
Subject: Time approximate item L1 10.16.2024 BOCC Meeting
Categories: Orange Category
Good morning,
Please be advised,we have added the time approximate of 11:30 A.M.for item L1.
"MAYOR RASCHEIN:Discussion regarding the possibility of unincorporated Monroe County joining the UN Local 2030
Island Network."
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