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AOSIS seeks to strengthen international cooperation in support of Blue Economy
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Panel 2: Transfer of technology This panel will look at how transfer of technology can create the enabling conditions for LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS to participate effectively in existing and emerging ocean sectors of the blue economy Statement by Mr Alfonzo Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua and Barbuda, Chair of AOSIS: Historically, Small Island Developing…
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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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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the joint SBSTA and SBI Closing Plenary (SB58)
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Executive Secretary Stiell Distinguished Chairs of the Subsidiary Bodies Colleagues Samoa delivers this statement on behalf of the 39 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). [We associate ourselves with the statement made by the Group of 77 and China.] AOSIS wishes to begin by reminding the world that this process is supposed…
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AOSIS calls for a roadmap to protect vulnerable communities at COP13
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Thank you Mr. President, I have the honour and pleasure to speak today on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). It has been said that for the island peoples the oceans do not divide us, in fact they unite us. We are pleased to be here in Bali and to experience the…
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AOSIS UNFCCC PRECOP 29 OPENING STATEMENT
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Excellencies and colleagues, 1. I would like to thank and congratulate the incoming COP29 Presidency for organising this PreCOP Ministerial Meeting. 2. Samoa speaking on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. It is well known that the countries that I represent have been at the forefront of climate change well before even the…
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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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After Ten Years, SIDS Warn Paris Agreement Goals Hang In The Balance
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2025 marks the 10th Anniversary of the milestone Paris Agreement, the legally binding global treaty on climate change, and small island developing states are calling on countries to pursue greater ambition or submit to worsening climate change. New York, June 5th, 2025 The 39-member Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is preparing for a pivotal…
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Pacific Islands Forum defines actions to combat Climate Change and Sea-Level Rise
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Excellencies and colleagues, I’d like to begin by thanking the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat for hosting this very important side-event. We have talked much this week about the linkages between oceans and other issues, and there is no more important connection than that between oceans and climate change. The rapidly changing climate is having a…
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AOSIS addresses the 57th UN General Assembly
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Mr. Chairman, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the thirty-seven member countries of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) that are members of the United Nations. In their name, may I offer you and your bureau our congratulations and support. Mr Chairman, There is much in this year’s agenda that warrants…
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AOSIS proposes changes to Post 2015 Development Agenda document
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Co-facilitators, 1. I am delivering comments this evening on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align ourselves with the statement delivered by the South Africa, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. 2. First, let me thank you Co-facilitators and your team for the very hard work you have…