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Climate finance is not Overseas Development Assistance
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1. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the distinguished Permanent Representative of South Africa, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. 2. Although separate and distinct processes, there must be coherence between both the FfD…
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The Mauritius Strategy of Implementation is crucial for SIDS sustainable development
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Mr. Chairman, I would like to associate my delegation with… I would also like to refer to the statement I made in the general debate in this committee, and to first of all specifically highlight the issues pertaining to the implementation of the Mauritius Strategy. Mr. Chairman, the three AOSIS regions have now completed their…
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AOSIS addresses the SBSTA Opening Plenary at its 40th session
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1. Good morning Mr. Chairman and distinguished delegates. I have the honour of delivering this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. AOSIS associates itself with the statement made by Bolivia on behalf of the Group of 77 and China and Nepal on behalf of LDCs and Sudan on behalf of the…
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AOSIS supports the sustainable development goal dedicated to marine resources, oceans and seas
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I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Co-Chair, On Focus Area 13, allow me to firstly congratulate and thank the Co-Chairs for prominently reflecting oceans and seas for consideration as a thematic Goal. We believe we are at a critical point in this process…
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Climate change must be treated in the Sustainable Development Goals as a cross cutting issue
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Co-Chairs, Nauru has the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), a group of 44 countries extremely vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Climate change is an urgent threat to humanity. While SIDS, are among those that contribute least to global climate change, we are among those…
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SIDS require political, technical and financial support to achieve sustainable development
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Co-Chairs, Nauru has the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), a coalition of 44 island and low lying coastal states from the AIMS, Caribbean and the Pacific region. AOSIS associates its statement with the statement delivered by the distinguished Permanent Representative of Fiji on behalf of the Group…
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Slow progress on Sustainable Development front for small nations
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Mr. Chairman, Grenada has the honour address you and the Co-Chair H.E Mr. John Ashe and to congratulate and thank you, your distinguished staff and the Secretariat for your leadership. Co-Chairs, Grenada has the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 43 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). AOSIS aligns…
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Statement at opening of the 2nd Inter-sessional of UN Conference on Sustainable Development
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Mr. Chairman, Grenada has the honour address you and the Co-Chair H.E Mr. John Ashe and to congratulate and thank you, your distinguished staff and the Secretariat for your leadership. Co-Chairs, Grenada has the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 43 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). AOSIS aligns…
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Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability
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The Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability, otherwise known as the Blue Paper, launched here today in Paris, and produced as a result of a collaboration between our hosts, UNESCO, as well as other instrumental agencies including the UNDP, FAO, IOC and IMO provides an excellent guide for approaching discussions on oceans management within the…
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A successful Rio Process is not a luxury, but an imperative for small islands
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Chair, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement of Argentina on behalf of the G77 and China. Chair, AOSIS stands ready to engage in the important questions asked of member states; we encourage our fellow members to quickly resolve otherwise…