Prof Stuart Jeffrey and Dr Lisa McDonald were invited speakers at the conference 'Blue Innovation Solutions: Ignite the Blue', 6-7 November 2023. The event was co-organised by the United Nations Development Programme, the Archipelagic and Island States Forum and the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs, Republic of Indonesia.

The AIS Forum is a platform that brings together 51 archipelagic and island nations to collectively address usage of ocean resources for sustainable economic growth, climate change resiliency, ocean pollution elimination, emergency management, and the enhancement of sustainable fisheries.

Prof Jeffrey and Dr McDonald presented at the plenary session 'Sustainability and Communities', during which they highlighted the interrelatedness of art, culture, heritage and ocean governance, with focus on nine community-based art projects supported by One Ocean Hub's Deep Emotional Engagement Programme (DEEP) Fund.