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New document provides guidance for development assistance in SIDS
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INTRODUCTION: Small island developing states (SIDS) face unique vulnerabilities and development challenges, based largely on their remote geography, small landmasses, limited populations and vulnerability to climate change and other external shocks. The 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development first recognised SIDS as a special case in development. Since then, a number of international…
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AOSIS calls for full implementation of the Doha Programme of Action for LDCs
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I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). We align our statement with the statement delivered by Pakistan on behalf of G77 and China. We wish to congratulate the President of the Fifth UN Conference on the Least Developed Countries (LDC-5) on his election and…
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AOSIS Calls For Ambitious New Action Plan At SIDS4
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The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is urging UN Member States to stand with SIDS and create an ambitious 10-year programme to spur sustainable development. New York, 25th January, 2024 United Nations stakeholders note it is more critical than ever before for the international community to devise a strong action plan for small island…
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AOSIS Statement: Informal Briefing of the Secretary-General’s Report on the “Our Common Agenda”
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Mr. Secretary-General, Mr. President Excellencies, I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and we align ourselves with the statement delivered by the Distinguished Permanent Representative of Cuba on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. Mr. President, Mr. Secretary-General, AOSIS, like other delegations,…
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Small Island States Leaders Affirm Statehood and Sovereignty Are Protected Against Sea Level Rise
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The 39 Presidents and Prime Ministers of the Alliance of Small-Island States (AOSIS) will issue a Declaration on Sea Level Rise and Statehood today at the UN High Level Meeting on the Threats of Sea Level Rise. The Declaration clearly articulates that, consistent with international law, countries will retain their statehood, sovereignty, and UN membership,…
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Statement by AOSIS on SIDS and Energy for Sustainable Deelopment
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Mr. Chairman, honorable Ministers, Excellencies, It is an honor for me to represent the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) here at this meeting, and to share with you some of our concerns with what we as Small Island Developing States (SIDS) consider to be the question of energy for sustainable development. Energy is required…
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Regional AOSIS Statement: Preparatory Meeting for the Caribbean region
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Regional Preparatory Meeting for the Caribbean region 8 – 10 August 2023, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines AOSIS Statement Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States. Let me begin by thanking the Government of St. Vincent and the Grenadines for…
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2022 AOSIS Fellowship Applications – Due 5 Jan 2022
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Designed to meet the specific needs of SIDS, the AOSIS Fellowship Programme is a unique opportunity for young professionals from Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) countries to get hands-on training and experience on issues of law, policy, and science, and to build enduring capacity in AOSIS member governments to engage in international processes. During…
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AOSIS Statement at the High Level Meeting on Implementation of New Urban Agenda
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I have the honor to deliver these remarks on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Let me begin by thanking the President of the General Assembly for organizing this High-Level debate on strengthening the New Urban Agenda. We believe this is a timely dialogue, especially considering the global movement towards carbon neutrality…
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AOSIS statement on the occasion of SIDS Day
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Chairman – thanks, etc. We are most grateful to the Vice-Chairman, Mr de Boer from the Netherlands for his masterful stewardship of the SIDS Day discussions. We received last evening the completed report of the Chairman of CSD which contains the report of SIDS Day as well as several other paragraphs of importance to SIDS…