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An Insurance mechanism for the consequences of sea level rise
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The Parties recognize that: (1) There should be established, as an integral part of the Framework Convention on Climate Change, an International climate Fund to finance measures to counter the adverse consequences of climate change, and a separate International Insurance Pool to provide Einancial insurance against the consequences of sea level rise; (2) Revenue for…
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AOSIS Leaders Declaration on Sea Level Rise and Statehood
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PREAMBLE 1. Recalling that Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have been sounding the alarm on sea level rise for many decades, collectively beginning with the Malé Declaration on Global Warming and Sea Level Rise adopted in Maldives in November 1989, 2. Recalling also that SIDS as oceanic States, countries and territories place great value on…
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AOSIS and LDCs Say Progress Is Too Slow At Bonn Climate Negotiations
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The Chairs representing countries most vulnerable to climate change warned the world is wasting its last chance to raise ambition and avoid breaching the global warming limit UN Campus, Bonn, Germany, June 24th, 2025 On Tuesday 24th June, the UN negotiating bloc for small island developing states, AOSIS, joined the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) at…
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AOSIS October Newsletter – Chair’s Message
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AOSIS CLIMATE TEAM NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER, 2024 • Message from the Chair of AOSIS H.E. Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr Pa’olelei Luteru Talofa reader, For our Climate team, the tireless efforts of this past year will come to a head in just a few weeks at COP29. As we prepare for Baku, I am confident that our…
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Statement by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on the Urgent Need for Global Climate Action at the 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)
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Announcement of the AOSIS Leaders Meeting on September 22nd New York, September 14, 2023 The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) urges world leaders convening at the upcoming 78th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to usher in a transformative new era of climate action. As the world grapples with the ever-increasing threat of climate change,…
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AOSIS rallies support for BBNJ agreement
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Madame President, The Members of the Alliance of Small Island States wish to join the Group of 77 and China and others in expressing our utmost appreciation to you, Madame President, for your able stewardship of this, our fourth session. It is clear that we needed to come together, even with the given restrictions, to…
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GSCC Panel: Why Adaptation Finance is Critical to a COP27 Deal
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Distinguished colleagues, and guests, Good Morning to you all. I am very pleased to be here with you all on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States, AOSIS, to share insights on this pivotal issue. Faced year after year with severe storms and continuous sea level rise, sea warming that affects fisheries, and coastal…
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AOSIS shares views on national communications from non-Annex I Parties
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The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the issue of the consideration of communications from non-Annex I Parties. As all AOSIS Members are non-Annex I Parties, and the majority are in the process of completing their national communications, this issue is relevant and timely. I. General concerns…
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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 Press Statement on the upcoming ICJ Advisory Opinion on Climate Change
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For the world’s most vulnerable, the upcoming Advisory Opinion from the International Court of Justice on Obligations of States in respect of Climate Change is a milestone after decades of our calls for international accountability. On Wednesday 23rd July, all eyes will be on the Hague as the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivers its…