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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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AOSIS SIDS-4 Side Event: ‘Small Islands, Plastic Oceans’
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Small Island Developing States (SIDS) rely heavily on the marine environment for essential ecosystem services, socio-cultural ties, livelihoods, and economic growth and development, including through fisheries and tourism. Compounded by our limited land space, geographic vulnerabilities and susceptibility to external shocks, these factors squarely position SIDS as those disproportionately affected by global environmental threats, such…
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Annex 1 Parties to the UNFCCC are not doing enough to reduce emissions
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Mr. President, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the 43 Members of the Alliance of Small Island States. We are deeply disappointed by the decision that has now been taken. However, we fully understand your difficulties and the situation that you were faced with. If I may reference the statement made by…
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Safeguarding our Resilience – In Support of SIDS4
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AOSIS Statement Opening and Welcome Address Technical Workshop in support of the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) 11-13 March 2024 Tanoa Tusitala Hotel- Apia, Samoa Talofa and a very warm welcome to Samoa. Over the next three days, you will begin the conversation on an extremely important issue that is central…
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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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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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More data needed as UN Statistical Commission celebrates its 50th Session
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We congratulate the United Nation’s Statistical Commission on the celebration of its 50th Session. The theme for this half century commemoration could not be more apt, “better data, better lives”. The Sustainable Development Goals Report launched in June of 2018 “show(s) that people are living better lives than they were a decade ago, even in…
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Closing Statement at first meeting of the ICCP
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Closing Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States Thank you Mr. Chairman. Antigua and Barbuda has the honor to make this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. We are at present 43 Small Island Developing States and territories, 38 of whom are Parties to the Convention on Biological…
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Island nations issue declaration calling for support in marine protection
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Recognizing the role of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) as the custodians of the ocean because of their leadership in sustainable ocean management and conservation, including through the use of traditional knowledge, knowledge of Indigenous Peoples, and local knowledge systems, Further recognizing the centrality of the ocean to the cultural identity of SIDS, the dependency…
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Decision-making procedures and information sharing for the Biosafety Clearing-House
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Statement by the delegation of Jamaica on decision-making procedures Thank you Mr. Chairman. The Small Island Developing States have considered this issue in a preliminary manner. We have noted that the experience in other relevant conventions demonstrates the need for capacity building as being vital to their effective implementation. It is clear that for the…