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As SIDS4 Ends, AOSIS & Antigua and Barbuda Launch New SIDS Global Data Hub
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As SIDS4 Ends, AOSIS & Antigua and Barbuda Launch New SIDS Global Data Hub The SIDS Global Data Hub, launched by The Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and Ambassador Luteru, AOSIS Chair, is part of the SIDS Centre of Excellence, a landmark, tangible outcome of the historic Fourth International Conference on…
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At SIDS4, the UN Secretary-General says: “It’s Time for Climate Justice for SIDS”
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At SIDS4, the UN Secretary-General says: “It’s Time for Climate Justice for SIDS” UN chief António Guterres joins the AOSIS Chair in call for climate and financial justice for vulnerable small island developing nations, at historic international summit for islands. Antigua and Barbuda, SIDS4, 27th May, 2024 “SIDS are a test case for climate justice…
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Statement by the Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the Opening Ceremony for the Fourth International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4)
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It is my honour as Chair of the Alliance of small island states to address this August international conference for SIDS, and as Samoa, host of the last SIDS conference, to pass the baton to Antigua and Barbuda. SIDS started this journey towards this International Conference (SIDS4) with high aspirations and ambitious ideas. Ideas, as…
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SIDS4 Can Safeguard Hopes for Islands’ Sustainability
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SIDS4 Can Safeguard Hopes for Islands’ Sustainability As world leaders converge for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States, vulnerable islands say urgent, enhanced international cooperation is key to rescuing faltering sustainable development goals for SIDS. New York, 23rd May, 2024 Islands are in grave danger of falling further behind on sustainable development…
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AOSIS SIDS-4 Side Event: ‘Small Islands, Plastic Oceans’
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rely heavily on the marine environment for essential ecosystem services, socio-cultural ties, livelihoods, and economic growth and development, including through fisheries and tourism. Compounded by our limited land space, geographic vulnerabilities and susceptibility to external shocks, these factors squarely position SIDS as those disproportionately affected by global environmental threats, such…
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Fighting for Plastic-Free Seas: AOSIS Statement at INC4
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Closing Statement by Samoa on behalf of the 39 Small Island Developing States at the Fourth Session of the Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee (INC) to develop a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. 29 April, 2024 Mr Chair, On behalf of the small island developing states, we thank you for your…
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G7 Ministerial Must Be Gamechanger for Climate Ambition
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G7 Must Make Bold Emissions Cuts to Avoid Worst Climate Change Impacts At the G7 Climate Ministerial, the world’s richest countries – responsible for 21% of GHG emissions – must take ambitious action to prevent climate catastrophe. New York, 29th April, 2024 At the G7 Climate Ministerial, which brings together the leaders of the world’s…
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UNGA Sustainability Week 2024 Closing – Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES (AOSIS) Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 19 April 2024 General Assembly Hall 10:00 am Thematic Debate 2: Addressing energy’s interlinkages and strengthening…
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Creating Connections for SIDS: High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport
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STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES (AOSIS) High-level Meeting on Sustainable Transport 17 April 2024 General Assembly Hall 10:00 am Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver the following remarks on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Due to our small size and remoteness, connectivity and transportation…
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Tourism – the lifeblood of SIDS: UN High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism
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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General Assembly Hall, UN Headquarters, New York I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Tourism is one…