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Statement by Belize at the Plenary Session of COP25 in Madrid
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Statement by Belize on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the opening plenary meeting of COP, CMP, CMA, SBSTA and SBI Introduction 2 December 2019 (10:00am-1:00pm) Madrid, Spain Madam President, Distinguished Chairs, Excellencies and Colleagues, 1. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small…
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More data needed as UN Statistical Commission celebrates its 50th Session
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We congratulate the United Nation’s Statistical Commission on the celebration of its 50th Session. The theme for this half century commemoration could not be more apt, “better data, better lives”. The Sustainable Development Goals Report launched in June of 2018 “show(s) that people are living better lives than they were a decade ago, even in…
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Shaping the Call to Action for the Oceans in SDG 14
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Distinguished Co-facilitators, Excellencies, Colleagues, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance and Small Island States, AOSIS. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the distinguished representative of Ecuador on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. We once again thank the co-facilitators for providing this platform to…
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Statement by AOSIS to closing SBSTA Plenary in Paris at COP21
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Good morning Madam Chairperson and distinguished delegates. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, a group of 44 countries most vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Madam Chairperson, limiting the global rise in temperature to 1.5 degrees is a life or death matter…
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COP21 is our generation’s last opportunity to meaningfully address climate change
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Mr. President, Congratulations on your assumption of the Presidency. I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, a coalition of 44 small island, low-lying, and coastal nations highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. At the outset, let me extend our deepest sympathies for the…
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AOSIS proposes changes to Post 2015 Development Agenda document
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Co-facilitators, 1. I am delivering comments this evening on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the South Africa, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. 2. First, let me thank you Co-facilitators and your team for the very hard work you have…
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Statement by AOSIS at SB42 Opening Plenary
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Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, The Maldives has the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, a group of 44 countries extremely vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Mr. Chairman, The recent findings of the 2013-2015 Review that was carried out by the COP with assistance from…
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Statement by AOSIS at SB42 Opening Plenary
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Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, The Maldives has the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, a group of 44 countries extremely vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Mr. Chairman, The recent findings of the 2013-2015 Review that was carried out by the COP with assistance from…
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AOSIS proposes elements on the 2013-2015 Review for SBSTA/SBI Draft Conclusions
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The SBSTA and SBI considered the final factual report of the structured expert dialogue (SED) of the 2013-2015 Review as well as submissions by Parties. The SBSTA and SBI, based on consideration of the final factual report and submissions by Parties, noted with grave concern that, according to the best available scientific knowledge, “significant climate…
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AOSIS proposes elements on the 2013-2015 Review for SBSTA/SBI Draft Conclusions
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The SBSTA and SBI considered the final factual report of the structured expert dialogue (SED) of the 2013-2015 Review as well as submissions by Parties. The SBSTA and SBI, based on consideration of the final factual report and submissions by Parties, noted with grave concern that, according to the best available scientific knowledge, “significant climate…