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Uplifting the Vulnerable – Second session of the Preparatory Committee for SIDS4
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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Second session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States April 1, 2024 Distinguished co-chairs, Excellencies – good morning. I am pleased to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. We align ourselves…
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Time to shift focus to delivery on-the-ground
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Mr. Chair, we would like to thank the Secretary-General for his report and [the Deputy Secretary-General] for presenting the salient points of the SG’s report on operational activities for development and south-south cooperation. AOSIS supports the Committee’s decision to focus its attention during this very difficult and challenging time on the QCPR. We note the…
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STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE GUSTAV AITARO – FfD4 General Debate
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Mr. President, Excellencies, I have the honour to speak on behalf of the 39 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). To the Government and people of Spain, we extend our sincere gratitude for your generous hospitality. It is fitting that we meet here in Sevilla, a city once known as a gateway…
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AOSIS charts course towards 2030 Agenda
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1. 1992 will always be remembered as an important milestone in the history of the United Nations. It was the Earth Summit and the first time all Members of the UN gathered and committed to safeguarding the planet for people. It ushered in a new way of contextualizing development and birthed the sister conventions on…
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Event planned for launch of declaration at UN Ocean Conference
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Concept: Sustainable Development Goal 14 has a specific target to increase the economic benefits to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and Least Developed Countries (LDCs) from the sustainable use of marine resources by 2030. This includes increasing scientific knowledge, developing research capacity and transfer of marine technology taking into account the IOC criteria and guidelines,…
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Draft AOSIS Joint Closing Statement Sixtieth Session of the Subsidiary Bodies of UNFCCC
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1. Thank you, Mr. Chairs of SBI and SBSTA for convening this joint plenary to hear parties’ views on matters taken up at this session, 2. This statement is made by Samoa on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. A coalition of low-lying coastal communities that are most vulnerable to the adverse impacts…
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AOSIS proposes amendments to the political declaration on SDG 14 implementation
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Introduction I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), in alignment with the statement delivered by the Group of 77 and China. We would like to begin by thanking Ambassador McGuire and Ambassador Hermann for the revised text. We believe that this new iteration captures…
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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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• February Climate Newsletter Message from the Chair of AOSIS – H.E. Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr Pa’olelei Luteru
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Talofa reader, We are advancing resolutely into 2024, and as we look forward to a new year of challenges and pivotal opportunities, we would be remiss if we did not spend some time reflecting on the critical events which defined the culmination of 2023. As we begin to get a clearer perspective on the momentous…
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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…