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Analysis-In 2021, governments blew hot on 1.5C goal, colder on climate action
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“(We) did witness a clear shift from other countries to support keeping 1.5C alive,” said U.N. ambassador Aubrey Webson of Antigua and Barbuda, who chairs the Alliance of Small Island States, uniting 39 nations from the Pacific to the Caribbean. Webson said the new high-level momentum behind 1.5C – as seen among leaders this year,…
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Climate finance is not Overseas Development Assistance
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1. I have the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the distinguished Permanent Representative of South Africa, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. 2. Although separate and distinct processes, there must be coherence between both the FfD…
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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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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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Pre-COP28 Plenary Roundtable: Building Global Solidarity: Operationalizing Loss and Damage Fund and Funding Arrangements
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Date: Tuesday, 31 October 2023 Session 3: Plenary Roundtable: Building Global Solidarity: Operationalizing Loss and Damage Fund and Funding Arrangements. Guiding Questions 1. What do particularly vulnerable developing countries need to be able to address economic and non-economic losses and damages caused by the impacts of climate change? How can the L&D fund and funding…
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The 1991 Proposal on Elements for a Framework Convention on Climate Change
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Elements of a FRAMEWORK CONVENTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE 4 June 1991 PART I. INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL MATTERS 1. PREAMBLE 1.1 Problem overwhelming importance of climate to the global environment and to human society Need to protect atmosphere Scientific observation that human activity is affecting climate in a manner that i s unpredictable and potentially catastrophic…
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Joining hands on a global approach to plastic pollution
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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…
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JOINT STATEMENT & SUBMISSION BY THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES GROUPS ON THE NEW COLLECTIVE QUANTIFIED GOAL ON CLIMATE FINANCE (NCQG)
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JOINT STATEMENT & SUBMISSION BY THE LEAST DEVELOPED COUNTRIES AND ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND DEVELOPING STATES GROUPS ON THE NEW COLLECTIVE QUANTIFIED GOAL ON CLIMATE FINANCE (NCQG) **Kindly download PDF above to view
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AOSIS proposes elements on the 2013-2015 Review for SBSTA/SBI Draft Conclusions
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The SBSTA and SBI considered the final factual report of the structured expert dialogue (SED) of the 2013-2015 Review as well as submissions by Parties. The SBSTA and SBI, based on consideration of the final factual report and submissions by Parties, noted with grave concern that, according to the best available scientific knowledge, “significant climate…
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