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AOSIS UNFCCC PRECOP 29 OPENING STATEMENT
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Excellencies and colleagues, 1. I would like to thank and congratulate the incoming COP29 Presidency for organising this PreCOP Ministerial Meeting. 2. Samoa speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. It is well known that the countries that I represent have been at the forefront of climate change well before even the…
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High-Level Side Event: Road to COP29: A Multilateral Approach to Climate Adaptation
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Statement on behalf of the Chair of AOSIS High-Level Side Event: Road to COP29: A Multilateral Approach to Climate Adaptation 26 September 2024, UN Headquarters Excellencies, distinguished panelists, esteemed colleagues, It is a privilege to address you today on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at this critical juncture on the road…
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INFORMAL MINISTERIAL DIALOGUE NEW COLLECTIVE QUANTIFIED GOAL ON CLIMATE FINANCE
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Excellencies, Colleagues, ● It is my pleasure to address you all in my capacity as Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States. ● Firstly, I must express gratitude to COP 29 President designate for convening this dialogue on what could be one of the most consequential catalysts for achieving the Paris Agreement – the…
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Roadmap to Mission 1.5: Driving the next generation of climate action and ambition
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Roadmap to Mission 1.5: Driving the next generation of climate action and ambition 26 September 2024, 1000 – 1200 hrs at Conference Room 3 Excellencies, • AOSIS is delighted to speak here today. We welcome the joint effort by the Troika COP Presidencies to drive political momentum towards achieving the 1.5-degree goal. • Climate change…
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Small Island States Leaders Affirm Statehood and Sovereignty Are Protected Against Sea Level Rise
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WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 25, 2024 – NEW YORK: The 39 Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Alliance of Small-Island States (AOSIS) will issue a Declaration on Sea Level Rise and Statehood today at the UN High Level Meeting on the Threats of Sea Level Rise. The Declaration clearly articulates that, consistent with international law, countries will…
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AOSIS Leaders Declaration on Sea Level Rise and Statehood
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PREAMBLE 1. Recalling that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have been sounding the alarm on sea level rise for many decades, collectively beginning with the Malé Declaration on Global Warming and Sea Level Rise adopted in Maldives in November 1989, 2. Recalling also that SIDS as oceanic States, countries and territories place great value on…
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Small Island States Leaders Affirm Statehood and Sovereignty Are Protected Against Sea Level Rise
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The 39 Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Alliance of Small-Island States (AOSIS) will issue a Declaration on Sea Level Rise and Statehood today at the UN High Level Meeting on the Threats of Sea Level Rise. The Declaration clearly articulates that, consistent with international law, countries will retain their statehood, sovereignty, and UN membership,…
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Island Leaders at UNGA79 Resolve to Spur Global Support for Sustainable Development
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Island Leaders at UNGA79 Resolve to Spur Global Support for Sustainable Development Heads of State and high-level officials united at the AOSIS Leaders Meeting to strengthen the course for delivery of the ‘ABAS’, enhanced finance, and addressing sea level rise. 24th September, 2024 – New York City On the margins of the High-Level General Debate…
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AOSIS Sept 23rd Press Conference – NCQG
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AOSIS & LDC CHAIRS PRESS CONFERENCE UNGA 79 Monday 23rd September, 2024 10:30am EST Delivered by: AOSIS Chair, His Excellency, Fatumanava III Dr. Paolelei Luteru • Good Morning esteemed guests, all protocols observed. • At the core of addressing climate change, is the absolutely imperative issue of climate finance. Actions on adaptation, mitigation, and loss…
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AOSIS Leaders Meeting – Opening Statement by the Prime Minister
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It is my pleasure to welcome you to this year’s SIDS Leaders’ Meeting. Each year brings its own challenges for our countries, but few stand out as critical points that can truly manifest change. The decision to advance the Fund for Loss and Damage, the Agreement under UNCLOS on the BBNJ, the decision by the…