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Statement at Action and Solidarity – the Critical Decade
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Excellencies and colleagues It is through gritted teeth I say that it is a pleasure to be with you here today. We are here to deliver on commitments made but we are closing out 2021 with ambition that puts us on a pathway to overshooting the 1.5 goal. Ambition is our litmus test. There are…
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COP29 AOSIS Statement G77 and China Preparatory meeting
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AOSIS Statement G77 and China Preparatory meeting Twenty Ninth Conference of the Parties to the UNFCCC AOSIS Statement G77 and China Preparatory meeting 09 November 2024, Baku Azerbaijan 9am Opening Remarks from the AOSIS Chair • Thank you, Chair, for the opportunity to reflect on the COP29 agenda. I wish to highlight a few key…
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Climate Newsletter – SB58
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• SB58 The Bonn Climate Change Conference – SB 58 (the 58th sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice and the Subsidiary Body for Implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) came to a close on July 15th. At the Opening Plenary, AOSIS called for enhanced action that would…
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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 43 Members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We fully support the statement delivered by the Chairman of the Group of 77 and China. May I also take the opportunity to thank the Executive Director of UNEP and the Executive Secretary…
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AOSIS Statement at COP26 World Leaders’ Summit
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Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen I make this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. And, I begin by thanking the Government of the United Kingdom for hosting this important World Leaders’ Summit – from which much is expected. Small island developing states attend this meeting troubled, that the world is teetering dangerously…
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AOSIS: UNGA77 Must Be A Milestone For Loss and Damage Response Finance
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AOSIS: UNGA77 Must Be A Milestone For Loss and Damage Response Finance The Alliance of Small Island States says its inhabitants are nearing their limit, and it is urgent that the world unite in support of Loss and damage response finance for the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, ahead of COP27 Wednesday 14th September, 2022: During…
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Island countries and COP28 Presidency Chart Course for COP28
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Alliance of Small Island States and UAE Presidency prepare for decisive outcomes at COP28, particularly on finance and adaptation, for Small Island Developing States. New York City, 22 September, 2023 At the United Nations General Assembly, the Prime Minister of Samoa and Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Honourable Fiamē Naomi Mataʻafa,…
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Island Nations Launch New Declaration at AOSIS Leaders Meeting
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UN Secretary General says, “Developed countries must deliver” on finance for SIDS, in address at island leaders’ meeting on the margins of the UN General Assembly. New York City, 22 September, 2023 The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level week climaxed for leaders of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) with the Alliance of Small Island…
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AOSIS comments on the findings of the IPCC’s Third Assessment Report
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AOSIS members wishes to express their sincere appreciation to the excellent work done to date by the IPCC and its Bureau. It noted with appreciation the information provided by the Chairman and the Chairman-elect at the present sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies to the UNFCCC, particularly regarding the Third Assessment Report (TAR). AOSIS gives its…
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Statement at the Adoption of the General Assembly Resolution on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Climate Change
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STATEMENT Statement at the Adoption of the General Assembly Resolution on the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Climate Change May 20, 2026 HE Janine Felson Download PDF Topic: Climate Thank you, Madam President. 1. Belize has the honor to speak on behalf of the members of the Alliance of Small Island…