Category: Statement
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AOSIS proposes path forward for tourism recovery for SIDS
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I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) during roundtable three “For Prosperity: Re-invigorating investments in sustainable tourism”. We wish to begin by highlighting the interconnectedness of roundtable two, “For Planet: Accelerating a climate-friendly transformation” and roundtable three. Therefore, it is because we are disproportionately…
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AOSIS commends UNDP for its climate finance achievements
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Excellencies, Colleagues, I have the pleasure to represent AOSIS at this interactive dialogue with the Group of 77 and China and UNDP. The COVID-19 pandemic brought to light the true vulnerability of SIDS. Many SIDS economies contracted by 20 percent or more in 2020 and 2021. Because of this massive contraction AOSIS sounded the alarm…
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AOSIS recognizes UNCLOS as the “Constitution of the oceans and seas”
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Mr. President, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)—the small island, large Ocean Member States for whom the Ocean is intrinsic to our cultures, communities and economies. We thank Grenada, Kenya, Denmark, Portugal and Singapore for this initiative to observe the 40th Anniversary of…
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AOSIS Statement at the High Level Meeting on Implementation of New Urban Agenda
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I have the honor to deliver these remarks on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Let me begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for organizing this High-Level debate on strengthening the New Urban Agenda. We believe this is a timely dialogue, especially considering the global movement towards carbon neutrality…
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A virtual reality event to raise awareness about climate security in SIDS
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Excellencies, Colleagues, It is my privilege to provide closing remarks at this unique and innovative event. Small island developing states have and continue to live through constant assaults from climate change that undermine our peace and security. The latest global climate science findings are unambiguous: vulnerable countries will not be able to adapt to warming…
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AOSIS outlines pressing needs on financing the recovery from Covid-19
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Heads of States and Governments, President of ECOSOC Secretary General, Excellencies, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), a group of countries that are uniquely vulnerable to external shocks and by all accounts, the most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting economic…
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AOSIS discusses future for Island states with expert leaders
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It is my pleasure to address you this morning on the critical topic of the future that small island states want, and how to realize it. As the Chair of an Alliance that represents the interests of 39 island nations in the United Nations, our combined economies represent just a sliver of the global economy,…
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AOSIS discusses colonialism and the struggle for climate justice
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Distinguished Panelists and members of the audience, thank you for inviting me to this panel discussion. I appreciate today’s topic, investigating the impacts of colonialism and island vulnerability. Climate change has its roots in colonial exploitation, because colonialism extracted vast amounts of wealth from small islands. To illustrate just how much wealth, let me share…
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AOSIS contributes to a political declaration on implementing SDG14 (Life below water)
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Introduction I have the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in alignment with the statement delivered by the Group of 77 and China. Let me begin by thanking the co-facilitators for their tireless efforts in guiding us towards the finish line for the outcome of the Second UN…
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AOSIS outlines expectations for the High-level Expert Panel on the MVI
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Co-Chairs, Excellencies, I have the honour to deliver this intervention on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Since this is the first briefing by the expert panel, the group wishes to offer congratulations to the panel on their appointment by the President of the General Assembly. We are particularly pleased to see…