Cassandra is former president of the regional government of Principe of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe

Biosphere reserves can help promote innovation and global dialogue in sustainable development. As a member of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, the island of Principe in the Gulf of Guinea has a small population of just over 10,000 and enjoys very limited resources. However, people there have free access to the internet, a fact that makes it possible for people there to stay connected with the world at any time.