Alliance of Small Island States

Category: Statement

  • AOSIS urges for swift operationalization of Loss and Damage Fund following historic COP27

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    2022, Climate, COP27, UNFCCC

    Mr President, Excellencies, I speak on behalf of AOSIS, in line with the statement delivered by Pakistan on behalf of the G77&China. We sincerely appreciate the Government of the Arab Republic of Egypt for hosting us, and for pioneering a successful focus on implementation. Today, COP27 took decisive action: Parties established a new loss and…

  • Sir Molwyn Joseph readies colleagues for collective action at COP27

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    2022, Climate, COP27, UNFCCC

    Good morning excellencies. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. Thank you to the presenters for clearly showing the state of the climate crisis. AOSIS has long sounded the alarm, yet we still seem to be heading off the precipice at a speed that will result in…

  • AOSIS Chair Prime Minister Gaston Browne discusses areas of Innovative Finance at COP27

    AOSIS Chair Prime Minister Gaston Browne discusses areas of Innovative Finance at COP27

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    2022, Climate, COP27, Finance, UNFCCC

    Remarks by the Honourable Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States at a High Level Round Table at COP27 Innovative Finance for Climate and Development Monday, 7 November 2022 What challenges do you face in securing and accessing funding for mitigation, adaptation and just transition…

  • AOSIS delivers broad and in-depth statement at the beginning of joint plenary at COP27

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    2022, Climate, COP27, UNFCCC

    Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the Joint Plenary of COP27, CMP17, CMA4, SBSTA57 and SBI57 6 November 2022 I have the honor to deliver these remarks on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States in line with the statement delivered by the Group of 77 and China.…

  • AOSIS Sixth Committee Statement on Transboundary Harm

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    2022, 6C, Oceans, Sea Level Rise

    Mr. Chair, It is my honor to present this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, the 39 small island developing states that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and other transboundary environmental harms with anthropogenic causes. It has been many years now since the ILC completed its work…

  • Media briefing note on the Loss and Damage Response Fund

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    2022, Climate, COP27, Finance, UNFCCC

    LOSS AND DAMAGE RESPONSE FUND • GAPS IN EXISTING ARRANGEMENTS: There are clear gaps in existing funding arrangements to adequately assist developing countries in meeting the cost of their ex-post responses that aim to address non-economic and economic loss and damage associated with the adverse effects of climate change, including extreme weather events and slow…

  • Joining hands on a global approach to plastic pollution

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    2022, Marine Plastic Pollution, Oceans

    Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to welcome you to this High-Level Roundtable on policy solutions to tackle plastic pollution. In a week of many plastic pollution events, we are hopeful that this event will move the discussion forward by talking about concrete solutions to this problem. As was noted at the launch…

  • AOSIS urges partners to commit to Declaration coming out of 2nd Oceans Conference

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    2022, GA, GA75, Oceans, UN Oceans Conference

    • For Small Island Developing states, the decline in ocean health is a primary concern, as our identity, culture and livelihoods are closely tied to the ocean. We are fully aware of how the deterioration of coastal and marine ecosystems and biodiversity is threatening human well-being, economic prosperity and the survival of our planet. •…

  • Building on the solutions and outcomes of 2022 Oceans Conference

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    2022, GA, GA75, Oceans, UN Oceans Conference

    SDG 14 and interlinkages with other SDGs – Life below water Building on the Ocean Conference, what actions and partnerships can build synergies among COVID- 19 recovery, economic development and ocean health? How best can we use the momentum from the Ocean Conference to strengthen the science – policy interface to support sustainable ocean management?…

  • Holistic approach urgently needed to address decline in coastal marine systems

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    2022, GA, GA75, Oceans, UN Oceans Conference

    Throughout this week, you have heard all about how the ocean and its finite marine resources are increasingly threatened and destroyed by unsustainable human activities, reducing their ability to provide crucial ecosystem services. For Small Island Developing states, this decline in ocean health is even more acute, as our identity, culture and livelihoods are closely…