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Joining hands on a global approach to plastic pollution
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Excellencies, Colleagues, Ladies and Gentlemen. I would like to welcome you to this High-Level Roundtable on policy solutions to tackle plastic pollution. In a week of many plastic pollution events, we are hopeful that this event will move the discussion forward by talking about concrete solutions to this problem. As was noted at the launch…
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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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AOSIS elaborates its position on land use, land use change and forestry
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Samoa, on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, is pleased to have this opportunity to further elaborate on the AOSIS position on land use, land use change and forestry (LULUCF). This submission builds on previous submissions and statements by AOSIS and its spokespersons. It is necessary to also bear in mind that AOSIS…
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UNGA Sustainability Week 2024 Closing – Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
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STATEMENT ON BEHALF OF THE ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES (AOSIS) Global stocktaking marking the completion of the UN Decade of sustainable Energy for All to further accelerate the implementation of SDG7 of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 19 April 2024 General Assembly Hall 10:00 am Thematic Debate 2: Addressing energy’s interlinkages and strengthening…
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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…
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AOSIS outlines capacity building needs to protect biodiversity
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Mr. Chairman, I have the honor to speak on behalf of the 43 Members and Observers of the Alliance of Small Island States – AOSIS. Our delegations will be speaking as a group at this first meeting of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Cartagena Protocol, as well as at the future sessions. Our group held…
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Sevilla Commitment – Advancing solutions for SIDS
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Mr. President, I have the honor to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in explanation of its position. We align with the statement delivered by Iraq, on behalf of the Group of 77 and China. AOSIS would like to once again congratulate the Government and the people of…
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Billionaire investor threatens to pull out of UK amid global outcry at new oil rush
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Dr Pa’olelei Luteru, the chair of the Alliance of Small Island States, which includes countries suffering some of the worst effects of global heating including Antigua and Barbuda, Fiji and the Maldives, said countries must heed the best available science that points to the need to reduce emissions by 45% by 2030, and reach net…
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Multi-Stakeholder Round Table 5: Realizing a development-oriented sovereign debt architecture
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INTERVENTION ON BEHALF OF THE ALLIANCE OF SMALL ISLAND STATES (AOSIS) Multi-Stakeholder Round Table 5: Realizing a development-oriented sovereign debt architecture 2 July 2025 Thank you Co-Chairs, I have the honor to deliver these remarks on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Small Island Developing States are facing deep and protracted debt…
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Tourism – the lifeblood of SIDS: UN High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism
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Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) at the High-Level Thematic Event on Tourism Tuesday, 16 April 2024, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. General Assembly Hall, UN Headquarters, New York I have the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). Tourism is one…