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James Ellsmoor is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and writer. As CEO of Island Innovation, a social enterprise, and the Co-Founder and Director of Solar Head of State, an NGO, James has been recognized on the Forbes 30 Under 30 List for his work on sustainable energy initiatives. His work covers climate change policy, renewable energy and sustainable travel, with particular expertise in small island developing states (SIDS). Island Innovation runs two key events for island stakeholders: The Virtual Island Summit and the Island Finance Forum.