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  • AOSIS proposes elements on the 2013-2015 Review for SBSTA/SBI Draft Conclusions

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    2015, Climate, UNFCCC

    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…

  • Statement by AOSIS at SB42 Opening Plenary

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    2015, Climate, Mitigation, SB42, UNFCCC

    Thank you very much Mr. Chairman, The Maldives has the honor to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, a group of 44 countries extremely vulnerable to the adverse effects of climate change. Mr. Chairman, The recent findings of the 2013-2015 Review that was carried out by the COP with assistance from…

  • Accelerating Oceans Sustainability – “Leveraging the BBNJ Agreement in support of resilient prosperity in SIDS.” (SIDS4 Prep Committee)

    Accelerating Oceans Sustainability – “Leveraging the BBNJ Agreement in support of resilient prosperity in SIDS.” (SIDS4 Prep Committee)

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    2024, BBNJ, Oceans

    First Session of the Preparatory Committee for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) Side Event “Leveraging the BBNJ Agreement in support of resilient prosperity in SIDS.” 1:15 – 2:30pm, 25 January 2024 UNHQ, Conference Room E Organized by the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of…

  • AOSIS charts course towards 2030 Agenda

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    2020, GA, Sustainable Development

    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…

  • AOSIS’ Strategy for the Further Implementation of the BPOA

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    2004, SDGs, Sustainable Development

    AOSIS Strategy for the Further Implementation of the BPOA 1. The Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA) provides a blueprint for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the international community to address national sustainable development in SIDS that takes into account the economic, social and environmental aspects that are the pillars of the holistic and integrated…

  • AOSIS supports the sustainable development goal dedicated to marine resources, oceans and seas

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    2014, GA, SDGs, Sustainable Development

    I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Co-Chair, On Focus Area 13, allow me to firstly congratulate and thank the Co-Chairs for prominently reflecting oceans and seas for consideration as a thematic Goal. We believe we are at a critical point in this process…

  • Report of the AOSIS Meeting of Experts on Waste Management

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    2003, Sustainable Development

    1. INTRODUCTION The Meeting of Experts on Waste Management for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was held at Hotel Nacional, Havana (Cuba). It brought together experts from all SIDS regions and from a variety of backgrounds, such as government trade officials and representatives from educational institutions, waste management, private business and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). A…

  • SIDS target 10 GW total installed renewable energy capacity by 2030

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    2021, Climate

    Target and Timeframe: The Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Lighthouses Initiative (LHI) is setting a target of 10 GW total installed renewable energy (RE) capacity in all SIDS by 2030. Context for the ambition: In launching the second phase of the SIDS Lighthouses Initiative (LHI) in 2018, SIDS and development partners endorsed that the SIDS…

  • Fighting for Plastic-Free Seas: AOSIS Statement at INC4

    Fighting for Plastic-Free Seas: AOSIS Statement at INC4

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    2024, Marine Plastic Pollution, Oceans

    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…

  • GSCC Panel: Why Adaptation Finance is Critical to a COP27 Deal

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    2022, Adaptation, Climate, SB56

    Distinguished colleagues, and guests, Good Morning to you all. I am very pleased to be here with you all on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, AOSIS, to share insights on this pivotal issue. Faced year after year with severe storms and continuous sea level rise, sea warming that affects fisheries, and coastal…