G U A R D I A NP R O T E C T I N G , R E S T O R I N G A N D N U R T U R I N G W O R L D I S L A N D S

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O V E R V I E W

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A B O U T G U A R D I A N

Guardian is a sustainable solutions based program dedicated to reducing island dependency on imports- particularly energy and food- and developing opportunities for economic growth on islands

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A P P R O A C H

Guardian brings together expertise from around the world, forming a team of individuals who have worked with a number of organisations in the drive to demonstrate both the necessity for a response to climate change, and the economic opportunity that this presents.

The Guardian approach focusses on two key components for successful sustainable development:

1.Creating a systems integration of utilities and infrastructure to establish the foundation from which sustainable communities can be effectively built- the goal is to build a community eco-system that is seamless and fully integrated

2.Building projects which demonstrate that sustainable solutions are profitable, developing a platform of projects that have strong revenue generating components embedded in each

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O U R G O A L S

Our model is centred around the Tourism sector, developing integrated pathways and tourism related businesses that ensure revenues remain on island. Our goals are to:

• Establish Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable projects

• Capture 30% of the current tourism market, building also a model for Tourism that meets the requirements of future markets

• Integrate project infrastructure (energy, water, waste, agriculture, transportation) to increase efficiency and reduce the local burden that has been encountered by tourism growth

• Diversify the job market, enhancing job creation and opportunities, keeping local talent and skills on island

• Establish a model which presents a platform of self funding opportunities and projects by Year 7 of the program

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O U R S O L U T I O N

The Guardian solution builds tourism related business initiatives that bring together local expertise and skills and regional initiatives, developing a platform of opportunities for the market. Recognising the changing needs and wishes of the tourism market, and underpinning global commitment to a sustainable future, our approach opens up a wealth of tourist activities focussed on:

1.Mari-tourism (Sea)

2.Geo-Tourism (Land)

3.Agri-Tourism (Food Production)

4.Cultural Tourism (Communities)

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P R O J E C T I N F R A S T R U C T U R E

Monitor Control Solid Waste Waste Water Agriculture

Water Treatment Energy Centre

Biofuels Food Production

Transportation

Guardian’s sustainable infrastructure includes the following technologies and systems: • Renewable energy- solar PV, wind turbines • Solar desalination for potable water • Grey-water re use, including rainwater harvesting • Ecological wastewater treatment, converting

waste water to grey water for use in our landscapes • Solid waste recycling and conversion to electricity • Organic waste composting for use as fertiliser • Eco transportation vehicles used on site,

including solar powered golf carts, seaways and biofuel buses

• Solar powered night lighting • Smart grid for both electricity and water

conservation efficiency • Green building materials, including furniture,

fixtures and equipment • Reliability Centred Maintenance (RCM) that

monitors performance before systems failure • Food production, e.g. greenhouses, vertical

farming, hydroponics, aquaculture • Utility and infrastructure integration

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P R O J E C T O U T L I N E

Bringing together science, technology, innovation and economics, the Guardian program will implement and integrate a range of revenue generating projects on a number of islands.

The key outcomes of these projects will impact capacity building, job creation, capital independence and health and well being on islands.

The program identifies a portfolio of projects per island, including sustainability focussed lodging together with adventure/experience type activities and parks. Implementation of these projects follow a phased approach to achieve the program aims.

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P R O J E C T C O M P O N E N T S

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Creation of meaningful jobs for local people

Internships and on the job training for students and adults in Sciences, Economics, Technology, Innovation,

Health & Wellbeing

Immersion in ecosystem sciences: Biology, Botany, Geology,

Palentology, Oceanography,

Astronomy, Physical Sciences

Immersion in sustainability economics, creating capital

independence as project mission and embedded ecosystem

services valueExploration of new and existing

technologies that enable sustainability missions, including

food, energy, water and waste

Exploration of innovative sustainability solutions in

sciences, economics, technology, health and

wellbeing

Immersion in improving and

sustaining human health through

nutrition, exercise, sport, recreation and

mindfulness

P R O J E C T D E L I V E R Y

Guardian’s project delivery adopts a phased approach, recognising the complexity of implementing sustainable solutions. Our approach is dynamic and responsive, capable of demonstrating flexibility and the ability to forecast change.

Whilst innovative, our business model is anchored in economic reality. With a multi disciplinary team, Guardian provides turnkey DBOOST project delivery services- Design, Build, Own, Operate, Sustain and Train.

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R E S O U R C E S

The Guardian team brings together skills and expertise in:

• Research

• Engineering

• Science

• Financing

• Project design/planning/development/implementation and oversight

• Communications and Marketing

• Stakeholder Engagement and Government Liaison

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T H E T E A M

Paul Bierman- Lytle, Program Director

Thelma Muro-Dittes, Senior Program

Manager and Project Director

Juan Mayans-Boom, Marketing Director

Rob Bryan, Director and

Marine Program Lead

Nasir Khattak, Director and Strategic

Alliance Lead

Maya Doolub, Director and Network

Engagement Lead

Gary Lee, Director and

Engineering Lead

Dr Ed Sanders, Chief Financial Officer

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T H E T E A M

Professor Fernando Recalde Leon,

Architect & Urban Planning Lead

Erich Gunther, Innovation & Design

LeadAndre Moltschaniwskyj,

Naval Architect

Craig Loomes, Naval Architect

Gail Alling, Environment and

Community Research Lead

Mark van Thillo, Environment and

Community Research Lead13

T E A M B I O G R A P H I E S

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President, Paul W. Bierman-Lytle, will direct the GUARDIAN program. Paul’s 35-year professional career has spanned the globe, focusing on island communities. With his M.Arch. Degree from Yale University, Paul has expanded his practice as a licensed architect (California and Connecticut) to include real estate development, master planning, ‘green’ building certification, builder/contractor, lecturer, author, and visiting professor at Yale and UCLA. His island community work has included 45,000 acre sustainable community in Kauai, for Steve Case’s development entity, Grove Farms and a $1.2 B USD adventure sports and recreation complex for the Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, UAE, that included 25 different sports, 884 residential units (condos, town homes, villas), a 5-star Hilton hotel, and commercial centre with restaurants, retail shops and offices. Paul has worked in Caribbean, Costa Rica, Hawaii, Fiji, Sri Lanka, Oman, Qatar, UAE, UK, Azores, Hilton Head island, SC, Treasure Island, San Francisco, to mention a few. His expertise includes development of a methodology to optimise utilities and infrastructure as an integrated, interdependent entity forming the backbone of sustainable communities. His current project proposals include the Phoenix Islands Protected Area (PIPA); the Galapagos Islands; Marina de Pez, Costa Rica; Villa Blanca Cloud forest community, Costa Rica; Arrowhead Springs sustainable community on 1916 acres; and several tourist destination projects in Oman and the UAE.

Thelma Muro-Dittes, Senior Program Manager and Project Director, is a professional with over 20 years of experience in the world of Real Estate Development and the Built Environment. Her professional qualifications include all aspects of Design and a comprehensive understanding of the building process, including Programming, Entitlement, Site Analysis, Conceptual Design, Construction Documents and Construction Administration. As Project Manager and Owner’s Representative, Thelma has been integral part of large developments in the United States, Mexico, China, UAE, Spain and Singapore. Thelma’s emphasis on quality project management assures clients that the project will meet its schedule and budget while maintaining the integrity of the design and use intent. Her experience as both a Designer and Developer, maintains a leveled interest on all sides of the project equation, Design, Cost and Use, through the coordination of feasibility studies, governmental processing, design development constructability. Thelma’s proficiency with consultant coordination on complex large-scale projects has guided many clients through the difficult understanding of the full scope of design and construction issues of a turnkey project. Thelma’s experience includes Themed Environments, Entertainment Venues, Hospitality, Retail, Commercial, Transportation, Civic, Medical, Educational and Multi-Family Residential. She has contributed to of some of the most prestigious Architecture and Engineering teams in the United States including: Ellerbe Becket & Associates, HNTB Architecture & Engineering, and Gensler & Associates.

Paul Bierman-Lytle, President

Thelma Muro-Dittes, Senior Program Manager & Project Director

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Juan Mayans-Boom, Marketing Director. With a strong entrepreneurial spirit and a focused vision for successful new ventures, Juan Mayans-Boom has launched and helmed numerous endeavors in a diverse range of industries. Among the highlights of Juan’s accomplishments in the business world: Alfatecnica, a translations and localization services company in Madrid, Spain; SimediIT services development company in Madrid, Spain and Seattle, Washington; He published Persona in Seattle Washington, Hispanic magazine for the English Speaking audience; Pi Factor, a marketing and advertising agency in Madrid, Seattle, Califoand Mexico; and IM Global Resources, an international joint venture providing President Olasegun Obasanjo’s Nigerian Government with an innovative program to maintain the equity participation between the NNPC (Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation) and the JV partners. His experience in the Architecture and Engineering world began with Parson’s Brinkerhoff, in early nineties, decentralizing and turning their Western Media Group into a profitable local studio within 12 months. Since then he cofounded Thelma & Boom, and Generator, a creative agency focused in servicing the development industry. Juan has served on several Boards of Directors including the Washington State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, KidsQuest Childrens’ Museum and the North Seattle Community College Foundation, where his multi-cultural experience has proved highly valuable reaching different culture segments. He has also served in the Executive Council of the California State Fullerton School Business and Economics and is an Associate Member of the TEA, Theming and Entertainment Association

Rob Bryan, is GUARDIAN’s sustainable water sports and marine tourism expert. Rob can also be described as our underwater intervention specialist: commercial and sport diver, instructor, sailor, boat designer and builder, submersible pilot, low zero emission research catamaran design and project manager, and marine tourism business development director. Among Rob’s career and accomplishments: • Extensive experience in offshore construction • Special interest and expertise in sustainable alternatives to coastal and

island resort development • Special interest in ocean expedition planning & execution • Deep knowledge of "Social Enterprise", hybrid business models, and

synergistic models such as scientific research tourism • Special interest in moving OCAES (ocean compressed air energy

storage) and SWAC (seawater air conditioning) into deployment to assist island communities in the transition from petroleum.

Marine Tourism Experience: Live aboard dive charter, luxury dive-sail charter (75’ cat). Snorkel boat captain, day trip and live aboard dive boat captain. Charter boat design and construction. Yacht charter. Commercial Diving Experience: Salvage, welding, inland and offshore construction, oilfield and submerged cultural resources. Recompression chamber technician. Saturation system construction and operation. Diving technician- NOAA’s Aquarius habitat. Vessel operation (power & sail to 130’ & 299 Gt.), Seamagine submersible pilot, multihull design, and construction

Juan Mayans-Boom, Marketing Director

Rob Bryan, Director & Marine Program Lead

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Nasir Khattak, brings to GUARDIAN his vast international islands expertise and perspective. From over twenty years of experience working with international multi-lateral and bi-lateral institutions, Nasir has accumulated a vast network of government, community, non-profits, and private corporations. Nasir is an expert in establishing strategic alliances among these diverse groups and can create the mechanisms for projects to become funded and established. His professional experience includes working on numerous environmental, energy and real estate development projects in both developed and developing countries, in the non-government as well as in the private sector. He works closely with the United Nations, and multilateral development agencies and seeks to build partnerships among countries, businesses and institutions of the North and the South while finding win-win solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions while achieving economic, environmental and social benefits. For over fifteen years Nasir has worked on developing and implementing renewable energy and energy efficiency policies and projects in the small islands in the Caribbean, the Pacific and Indian Ocean regions. Nasir manages the VISION 20/30 – Sustainable Energy for Small Island Economies, which is one of the High Impact Initiative of the UN Secretary General’s initiative of Sustainable Energy for All. He helped establish the Global Sustainable Energy Islands Initiative of the Climate Institute in 2000 and managed it as a consortium of international organizations, to assist the Small Island Developing States develop and implement sustainable energy plans. As the Chief Operating Officer of the Climate Institute, Washington DC based non-government organization he manages environmental, energy, science and awareness programs and projects of the Institute.

Maya Doolub, Director, complements GUARDIAN’s team with her multi-faceted island network and capacity building experience. Maya is a Senior Fellow at the Carbon War Room, formed by Sir Richard Branson, where she helps lead CWR’s Islands Program meet its Ten Island Challenge to accelerate the transition of islands off fossil fuels. She also served as project manager of CWR’s Smart Island Economies Operation. Maya has extensive experience with the formation and operations of Public Private Partnerships. Her skills in this arena provides a sound understanding of dynamics across stakeholders and organizations, and Maya is able to recognize the potential of relationships between stakeholders in order to maximize opportunities. Maya has core experience in community consultation, particularly in health care and education. She has worked with the UK National Health Service, World Health Organization and independent health care providers. Maya’s expertise includes project implementation, driving change and change management, and communications, working with clients to deliver solutions which reflect and build on the innovation and expertise which exists within their organization. Maya brings to GUARDIAN the ability to develop evidence-based products and services strategies, concept development and testing, marketing and communications strategies, business analysis and product/service development. Her expertise in developing sports programs mainstreamed into health and social care services complements GUARDIAN’s adventure sports and recreation initiatives. A key attribute is Maya’s facilitation and communication interface with communities. Her techniques include public consultation events, focus groups, staff and stakeholder workshops, interviews and surveys, and implementation of training programs which are one of the core objectives of GUARDIAN: to build sustainable capacity within the island

Nasir Khattak, Director & Strategic Alliance Lead

Maya Doolub, Director & Network Engagement Lead

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Gary Lee, will provide GUARDIAN with expertise in civil engineering, mechanical, electrical, and water systems design and installation. Gary’s particular expertise is developing the business framework for integrated utilities and infrastructure. Gary was a key member of the Steve Case ‘Wailani’ sustainable community development in Kauai. Among Gary’s professional services, he is an advocate for developing innovative solutions in water treatment, waste conversion, and food production integration. Gary has over 41 years of experience in planning, financing and implementation of projects. Financing – Liaison experience in developing financial strategies to facilitate funding relationships between local and state/federal programs. Gary is knowledgeable in municipal and governmental financing alternatives including taxable and taxexempt bonding, leasing, and privatization/public private partnerships. Technical – Gary’s experience has involved a wide range of environmental and civil engineering projects that include project management, program development, and underwriting and design of maintenance management programs. Coalition Building – Gary has in-depth experience in the design and execution of public awareness and participation programs including the development of multi-participant alliance coalitions that are often critical to the success and acceptance of statewide projects. Industry Leadership – Gary was the originator of the Reliability Centered Maintenance approach to insurance-backed warranty/service contract concept. This innovative approach to extending the useful life of equipment was developed through strategic alliance with Zurich Insurance Company, one of the world’s leading insurers.

Edward G. Sanders, co-founded Eco Tourism International to provide specialized ecotourism-related business consulting services to government planners and private developers. He prepares feasibility studies, market analyses, and financing proposals for ecotourism and conservation projects. He has evaluated ecotourism projects and certification programs, and prepared regional strategies, market surveys, business plans, financing proposals, and related sustainable development studies throughout the world. Ed is a former Vice-Chairman of the Board of The International Ecotourism Society (TIES) and author of several studies of ecotourism markets and the economics and financing of eco-lodges. He was a founding partner and did the business planning and recruited most of the investors for a multi-faceted, 13,000-acre conservation and ecotourism project in Belize, utilizing a mix of innovative public and private financing approaches. Ed is currently serving as part-time CFO of HOMER Energy and providing related project planning and consulting services. He previously served for six months as interim Chief Operating Officer of Global Clean Energy, Inc. where he helped position it to begin trading as a fully reporting OTC company. Other projects include environmental technology transfer programs involving clean energy, pollution control and innovative remediation programs (e.g., biomass power, coal mine methane recovery, and water and air pollution control technologies). In the late 1990s, he led the business planning and arranged most of the financing for a $60 million, 50 megawatt IGCC private power plant in India. He has prepared economic impact analyses, feasibility studies and business plans for clean energy and land conservation projects, including creation of markets for natural ecosystem services. He has evaluated and arranged non-traditional financing for environmental projects, eco-industrial and technology parks, and ecotourism ventures.

Gary Lee, Director & Engineering Lead

Dr Edward Sanders, Chief Financial Officer

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Prof. Arch. Fernando Recalde Leon is Visiting Professor / Senior Research Scholar in the field of Bio-Ecologic Architecture and Environmental Innovation Technologies at ABITA Interuniversity Center headquarters in Florence, Italy. Fernando brings to GUARDIAN expertise in urban planning and architecture, with over 20 years of experience in spatial urban planning fostering sustainable development within Agenda 21 UN participatory planning, together with RES (Renewable Energy Sources) & RUE (Rational Use of Energy) European Union eco-efficient strategies. Prof. Leon is ABITA’s International Relationship Coordinator for South America since 2005, promoting renewable industrial bilateral collaboration between Europe & ACP countries triggering mitigation strategy for poverty reduction and rehabilitation of urban & rural environments. Over the past 5 years, ABITA fosters industrial production of Added Value Bio-Composites for ecological building materials. ABITA has promoted and coordinated workshops in strategic planning and communications techniques at local government and with bilateral and multilateral representatives. Prof. Leon provides professional and academic expertise in conceptualizing, designing and supervising the development of education strategies for developing countries. His work is augmented through publications and media (Web, CD-ROM, and Video) and workshops that are focused on sustainable development issues, ecological architecture, urban design, community participation and strategic planning. Each of these topics follow the guidelines of Agenda 21, the UN Millennium Report “We, the peoples – the role of the United Nations in the 21st century”, and new developments in the continuing consolidation of the European Union policies on sustainable development and “eLearning”.

Erich W. Gunther is the Chairman, Chief Technology Officer and co-founder of EnerNex, where he helps clients define their strategic direction in basic R&D, technology and product development. Erich has 30 years of experience in the design and development of innovative solutions to a wide array of power system problems, most notably in ways to take advantage of communications networks and technology to improve the efficiency, operating practices and security of the electric power system. In 2014, Erich was appointed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) a “Disaster Resilience Fellow” – a program to bring in industry subject matter experts to provide review and input to their Disaster Resilience Framework. In November 2011, Erich was named an IEEE Fellow – the highest grade of membership and is recognized by the technical community as a prestigious honor and an important career achievement. In 2004, Erich was appointed to the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) GridWise Architecture Council, served as its Chairman from 2010-2012 and continues to actively participate as member and chairman emeritus. From 2010-2014 Mr. Gunther served on the IEEE PES Governing Board as member-at-large for Smart Grid, is past-chair of the IEEE PES Intelligent Grid Coordinating Committee, serves as Chairman of the IEEE PES harmonics Working Group and is a member of the IEEE Smart Grid Steering Committee. He also serves on the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel (SGIP) board of directors, the UTC Smart Networks Council board, and is the Chairman of the Board of the Utility Communications Architecture International Users Group (UCAIug). Erich received his BSEE from Gannon University in 1980 and his Master of Engineering degree in Electric Power Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in 1984.

Fernando Recalde Leon, Architect & Urbal Planning Lead

Erich Gunther, Innovation & Design Lead

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Andre Moltschaniwskyj and Craig Loomes, represent a New Zealand based naval architectural office with a world-wide reputation for the design of highly innovative boats covering a broad range of industries and applications. From the outset, their apprhas focused on designing efficient, lightweight boats using intelligent design and comprehensive R&D programs to go faster further with the least energy possible. In recent years, their work has formed a logical platform for the demonstration of sustainable technologies, resulting in boats such as the current world power boat circumnavigation record holder ‘Earthrace’ (later ‘Ady Gil’) which was powered by renewable bio-fuels – and the 31m photovoltaic powered catamaran PlanetSolar MS Turanor which became the first solar-powered vehicle to circle the globe.

Gaie Alling and Mark Van Thillo have been conducting coral reef research, data collection, and restoration for over twenty years. Their primary goal is to inspire intelligent stewardship of our earth’s biosphere. They achieve this objective by (1) implementing conservation programs which are community-based and sustainable; (2) creating educational programs that inspire people to care for the biosphere and get involved to make a difference; and (3) providing an unbiased, “trusted source” of data about the biosphere to users around the world. PCRF is unique in having a sailing ship to voyage the seas and work off remote Islands in Asia. Mir’s homeport is located at Raffles Marina, Singapore Gaie and Mark work hand-in-hand with indigenous peoples to help solve environmental challenges. They are “called to action” by the families living on shore who suffer from the decline in fisheries and not enough means to live in the modern world. Because each situation is different, they learn about the unique challenges and provide expertise to empower the community learn how to more effectively steward their land and sea.

Andre Moltschaniwskyj and Craig Loomes, Naval Architects

Gaie Alling and Mark van Thillo, Environment & Community Research

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C O N TA C T I N F O R M AT I O N

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Paul Bierman-Lytle, President p.biermanlytle@pangaeon.com

Capt Rob Bryan, Director sundiver2010@gmail.com

Nasir Khattak, Director nkhattak@climate.org

Maya Doolub, Director maya.doolub@elmsconsulting.co.uk

Gary Lee, Director glee@uam-llc.com

Dr Ed Sanders, CFO ed.sanders@homerenergy.com