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1. Kick-off training seminar Brussels, 4-6 November 2014 Pitcairn Islands - Innovation for Sustainability Jacqui Christian Pitcairn Islands’ Representative Implemented by TSI Project Funded by

2. Where are the Pitcairn Islands located? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

3. Where are the Pitcairn Islands located? Pitcairn Islands - half way between Tahiti and Easter Island Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

4. Pitcairn Islands What does Pitcairn need to become sustainable again? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 2 2

5. Current Information • UK Overseas Territory • Current local aging population of 50 - need 100 - 150 • Large international interest in: • - descendants of Bounty Mutiny, Polynesian history • - pristine environment - MPA Plans • & UNESCO (Henderson Island) & Endemic species • Over 1700 enquiries for settlement but no jobs, limited business opportunities and limited infrastructure Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

6. Desired Outcomes • More private income and better standards of living • More government income and less aid dependence • Affordable communication and transport • Affordable electricity to promote business growth • Regular people movement between Pitcairn and abroad • Population growth and balanced ratios of age groups • A healthy community - environmentally, economically and socially Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

7. So where do we begin? • What are our assets? • What are our challenges? • What are our opportunities? • What are our threats? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

8. What are Pitcairn’s Assets? • 4 diverse Islands with endemic flora & fauna • Large pristine ocean • Remoteness = clean & green (blue) • Unique people, culture &heritage Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

9. What are Pitcairn’s Assets? People with good work ethic & entrepreneurial attitudes Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

10. What are Pitcairn’s Assets? 4.6 Square Kilometres of Fertile soil & 1600 mm rainfall per annum + other islands Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

11. Henderson Island - UNESCO Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 38 38

12. Pitcairn & Henderson - Flora & Fauna Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

13. Ducie - Pristine Marine life - large Exclusive Economic Zone Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

14. What are Pitcairn’s Challenges? • Small, Aging Population • Lack of Human Resource including Environmental Management • Expensive Internet • Expensive Electricity • Lack of Infrastructure and Investment • Small Private Sector Economy • Remoteness - Lack of accessibility Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

15. What are our needs? Pitcairn Islands • More people - especially younger • Investment in private sector economy • Investment in Infrastructure • Investment in Environmental Management More young people A thriving private sector economy Support services Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 5 5

16. What are our opportunities and goal? Environmental management Investment in Infrastructure To Generate Repopulation Private Sector Economic Development Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 35 35

17. Environmental Issues & • Opportunities • Renewable Energy Electricity Generation • Waste as Resource management • Invasive species management • Protection & Preservation of Endemic Species Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

18. Renewable Energy Generation • What if we could invest in Solar PV generated electricity for all buildings feeding into a grid where we could add other renewable energy sources if necessary? • What about using wave energy generation? • What if we developed pumped water storage rather than batteries that we can’t dispose of? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

19. Invasives & Waste as resource? What if we could use our invasive Roseapple trees as an export product or for biomass generated renewable energy? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

20. Waste as a Resource? • Could we reuse our imported glass to: create souvenirs for the tourism market or to make building products or even reuse them to bottle a Pitcairn produced beer? • Could we make bio-fuel from our abundant fruit? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

21. Tropical fruit to beer or bio-fuel? Bounty Beer Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

22. Economic Development Opportunities Tourism Market identified in 2009 - Tourism Department set up and growth already in cruise ship numbers – but they still can not land! Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

23. Tourism Markets • What if we focused on niche markets of people staying on island each week? • Bounty and Polynesian history Affectionardos • Ornithologists/Scientists • Ham Radio Enthusiasts • Divers • Wellness centre seekers Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

24. Economic Development Tourists staying on island creates demand for: 1. Domestic Market Development e.g. fresh fruit and vegetables farming, goat and chicken meat farming, supplying fish, eggs, cheese, bakery products, restaurant/bars...etc 2. Export Market Development - currently honey, but could also develop specialty coffee, beer, fish and vegetables to Mangareva... Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

25. Tourism All tourism is limited by the limited accessibility to the island. What if we put a charter air service back on the agenda and bring in 9 -18 passengers each week? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

26. Accessibility? versus Accessibility - landing more tourists - affordable travel for locals Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

27. Accessibility? • What if we built a cruise ship terminal? • What if we created a business model that could take Pitcairn off budgetary aid? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

28. Accessibility? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

29. Accessibility? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

30. Tourism - Landing More Cruise Ship passengers • 40 ships per annum currently go between Easter Island and Tahiti ~ 2000 people per ship. They pay us to land – why not develop a business model based on landing cruise ship passengers? • How many tourists can we sustain, do we need or even want? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

31. Supporting Infrastructure • Renewable Energy Electricity Generation • Affordable Internet • Sealed Roads - we could then choose renewable energy rather than fossil fuel driven vehicles? • What if all house designs & Cultural centre buildings were built in an Environmentally Sustainable way? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

32. Why not use the Pitcairn Islands as a model for a totally unique, sustainable community? In the process we save a dying nation, we share its beauty and we can educate the world on how to create sustainable tourism? Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

33. Without investment, these may be the last Pitcairn Islanders, or with, we could create long term sustainability for Pitcairners and a special group of islands for controlled access by the global community Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

34. Partnership – who wants to help? • EU - EDF , SPC, National Geographic, Pew, RSPB, Darwin Initiative, TNO, Go Dutch Consortium private friends with an interest in Pitcairn… We cannot borrow funds for investment alone…and • We need technical assistance to draw up a sustainable business model that makes the difference Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 27

35. Conclusions - To Investigate ... Infrastructure - job creation and business opportunities Environmental Management- job creation/ business opportunities Repopulation & Sustainability Private Sector Economic Development Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 35 35

36. Innovation for Sustainability- “we as a community aren’t done yet.” Repopulation & Sustainability www.pitcairn.pn Thank You Implemented by TSI Project Funded by 35 35