This interview introduces the Global Standards Institute (GSI), a new initiative designed to accelerate global progress by creating shared frameworks that foster trust, transparency, and interoperability across sectors. Aligned with the goals of the Island Resilience Summit, GSI supports island nations and global partners in scaling solutions that meet the moment—whether in climate finance, digital public infrastructure, or nature-based investments—ensuring that resilience is not only achieved, but recognized and rewarded through clear and credible standards.