As stewards of the seas, #SIDS share a close relationship with the marine environment, and experience the impacts of plastic pollution therein more devastatingly.

This #EarthDay2024 we focus on the fight to protect our #PlanetVsPlastics .

Watch and learn:
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#UNGA #SustainabilityWeek has come to a close, and AOSIS final statement was delivered at the Global Stocktaking Marking the Completion of the UN Decade of Sustainable Energy for All.

'The future requires the rapid uptake of renewable energy resources.'

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A once-in-a-generation opportunity to change our relationship with plastics. AOSIS, Ambassador Luteru (Samoa) along with chair of PSIDS Ambassador Tevi (Vanuatu), INC, Ambassador Luis Valdivieso (Ecuador) and Executive Secretary of INC Secretariat at UN Environment Programme, Ms Jyoti…

It is the first ever United Nations #UNGA #SustainabilityWeek , and AOSIS is participating in a series of critical debates, to ensure SIDS equitably benefit from🗺️progress.

Read our statement delivered at today's High-Level Meeting on Sustainable #Transport :
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‼️ We must fix debt challenges in SIDS before they become debt crises.

SIDS debt rose from 42.3% of GDP in 2000 to ≈ 60% of GDP in 2022.
Challenges worsen for countries most vulnerable to climate shocks. High recovery cost➡️ debt vulnerability.

READ:
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🌍In New York, FM Høgni Hoydal met with AOSIS Fatumanava Pa'olelei Luteru where they discussed the profound impact of climate change on small islands & low-lying coastal states, reaffirming the Faroe Islands' commitment to the Paris Agreement🤝

Delighted to welcome to 🇼🇸@WHOPRO’s new Regional Director, Dr. Saia M’au Piukala, 1st Pacific Islander in this role. We had an insightful discussion on Pacific health priorities needing integrated UN response. 🙏🏾 for WHO’s invaluable contributions to @uninsamoa. #HealthForAll

A NEW ERA OF ACTION:
'The #AntiguaandBarbuda Agenda for #SIDS , which we have endorsed today and will adopt at #SIDS 4, will guide our actions for the next decade'

Read the AOSIS Statement on the Closing of the 2nd Session of the Prep Committee for #SIDS 4:
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.AOSIS is pleased to launch the updated #SIDS DataPlatform in collaboration w/UN Development.

The platform includes data from more than 6000 #SIDS development indicators, & is supporting policymaking & regional collaboration for #Agenda2030 .

More👉sids.data.undp.org

#SIDSSpotlight #Mauritius

Out of the 322 km of coastline of Mauritius, 17% has been eroded.
The country is committed to rehabilitation, and #mangrove restoration is a key solution.
In June 1995, the mangrove propagation programme began, with at least 3-fold propagation to date!

1) Ahead of #SIDS4 , we shine our #SIDSSpotlight on #Mauritius .
#sealevelrise from #climatechange is increasing.
#Mangroves restoration in🇲🇺is being used as a nature-based solution to leverage nature's robust adaptive capacity for its various benefits.

Stay tuned to learn more!

Together, we achieve! Hear from Fatumanava Dr. Pa'olelei Luteru how #SIDS4 will be a milestone for inclusive progress.
By helping SIDS, the international community will also help themselves and contribute to building a stronger, more resilient, and prosperous global community.

#SIDSSpotlight

#SIDS4 OurFuture ! The time is now for the best and brightest minds to come together and craft a cogent master plan for our #Caribbean #Pacific and #Atlantic , #Indian Ocean and #SouthChinaSea #islands .

Hear more from one of our young SIDS leaders Zachary Phillips SIDS4 Antigua & Barbuda
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Why is the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States #SIDS4 so vital?

It will be THE *once in a decade* opportunity for the world to devise a pivotal new plan for SIDS sustainable prosperity.

Read more from Chair Fatumanava Dr. Pa'olelei Luteru

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Media Advisory | Upcoming UN conference to set new roadmap to accelerate sustainable development in Small Island Developing States

#SIDS4

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The Nordic countries 🇳🇴🇸🇪🇩🇰🇮🇸🇫🇮 look forward to meeting at the #SIDS4 to deliver concrete results for the next decade of development for Small Island Developing States.

“We can assure our full support in the last week of negotiations of the new Programme of Action for SIDS”.

🔊Calling all journalists from small island developing states -make an impact for #SIDS 4 !

APPLY NOW for the UN-OHRLLS UN DESA Sustainable Development Voice of the Future SIDS Journalism Campaign.

Let’s raise the level of #SIDS reporting for resilient prosperity!

Learn more

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'The #MVI is an idea whose time has come. It represents for #SIDS one of the most practical ways in which the desire to reform the international financial architecture can be made tangible.'

Read our Chair Fatumanava Dr. Pa'olelei Luteru statement on the final report:
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After 10 years, the #SIDS4 Conference provides a seminal, long-awaited opportunity to focus the world’s attention squarely on SIDS’ #sustainabledevelopment and our right to a thriving way of life.

Join us as we chart a course for resilient prosperity!
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