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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the Briefing by the Secretary-General on his priorities for 2023 6 February 2023, New York
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I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and to align with the statement delivered by the Distinguished Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. Mr. President, AOSIS thanks you for convening this meeting so that the Secretary-General could…
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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…
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AOSIS: UNGA77 Must Be A Milestone For Loss and Damage Response Finance
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AOSIS: UNGA77 Must Be A Milestone For Loss and Damage Response Finance The Alliance of Small Island States says its inhabitants are nearing their limit, and it is urgent that the world unite in support of Loss and damage response finance for the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, ahead of COP27 Wednesday 14th September, 2022: During…
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39 Countries Call for Inclusion of Critical IPCC Science to the UN Climate Change Negotiations
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Countries among the worst-affected by climate change warn that a failure to include timely and relevant inputs will thwart essential climate action. New York, 21st February, 2025 The 39-member Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is calling for a global commitment to ensure vital inputs are provided for imminent reports from the world’s leading scientific…
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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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At COP30, AOSIS Takes Action With New Agenda Item to Close the Ambition Gap
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“Our world’s 1.5°C turning point is here”: AOSIS proposes new agenda item: “Responding to the NDC Synthesis Report and Addressing the 1.5°C Ambition and Implementation Gap” Belem, Brazil: Friday 7th November, 2025 As countries converge in Brazil for the landmark United Nations climate change conference, the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is taking bold…
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AOSIS Statement on Agenda items 18: Sustainable development Second Committee
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9 October 2023, UNHQ Mr. Chair, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the distinguished representative of Cuba on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. Mr. Chair, In 1992 at the United…
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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…
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AOSIS Workshop on trade, sustainable development and small island developing States
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The workshop was held at the Wyndham Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 12 to 15 December, 2001. Informal consultations, registration and preparation was held on 11 December. Proceedings Opening ceremony The workshop was blessed by The Reverend Edward Jennings, of Montego Bay. Mrs. Norma Taylor Roberts (Ministry of Foreign…
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AOSIS Intervention UNSG Climate Summit 2025
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Secretary General, Excellencies, Colleagues, It is my distinct honour, to speak to you on behalf of the 39 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS); whose people are the most vulnerable, living daily with the stark reality of climate change. Rising seas, stronger storms, and changing ecosystems are not projections for us. They…