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Inter-regional Preparatory Meeting for the World Summit on Sustainable Development
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The meeting was held at the M Hotel, Singapore from 7 to 11 January 2002. It was organized by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and the Small Island Developing States Unit (SIDS Unit) of the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA). A significant financial contribution was made by the Singapore…
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AOSIS’ Strategy for the Further Implementation of the BPOA
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AOSIS Strategy for the Further Implementation of the BPOA 1. The Barbados Programme of Action (BPOA) provides a blueprint for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and the international community to address national sustainable development in SIDS that takes into account the economic, social and environmental aspects that are the pillars of the holistic and integrated…
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AOSIS Workshop on trade, sustainable development and small island developing States
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The workshop was held at the Wyndham Rose Hall Resort and Country Club in Montego Bay, Jamaica from 12 to 15 December, 2001. Informal consultations, registration and preparation was held on 11 December. Proceedings Opening ceremony The workshop was blessed by The Reverend Edward Jennings, of Montego Bay. Mrs. Norma Taylor Roberts (Ministry of Foreign…
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SIDS require political, technical and financial support to achieve sustainable development
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Co-Chairs, Nauru has the honour to speak on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), a coalition of 44 island and low lying coastal states from the AIMS, Caribbean and the Pacific region. AOSIS associates its statement with the statement delivered by the distinguished Permanent Representative of Fiji on behalf of the Group…
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Slow progress on Sustainable Development front for small nations
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Mr. Chairman, Grenada has the honour address you and the Co-Chair H.E Mr. John Ashe and to congratulate and thank you, your distinguished staff and the Secretariat for your leadership. Co-Chairs, Grenada has the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 43 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). AOSIS aligns…
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Statement at opening of the 2nd Inter-sessional of UN Conference on Sustainable Development
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Mr. Chairman, Grenada has the honour address you and the Co-Chair H.E Mr. John Ashe and to congratulate and thank you, your distinguished staff and the Secretariat for your leadership. Co-Chairs, Grenada has the honour to deliver this statement on behalf of the 43 members of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS). AOSIS aligns…
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Third workshop of AOSIS on climate change negotiations, energy, and sustainable development
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The second workshop of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) on climate change negotiations, management and strategy was held in Apia, Samoa, from 26 July to 4 August, 2000, under the auspices of the Government of Samoa. It was organized by the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) in cooperation with the Division for…
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The Mauritius Strategy of Implementation is crucial for SIDS sustainable development
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Mr. Chairman, I would like to associate my delegation with… I would also like to refer to the statement I made in the general debate in this committee, and to first of all specifically highlight the issues pertaining to the implementation of the Mauritius Strategy. Mr. Chairman, the three AOSIS regions have now completed their…
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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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Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability
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The Blueprint for Ocean and Coastal Sustainability, otherwise known as the Blue Paper, launched here today in Paris, and produced as a result of a collaboration between our hosts, UNESCO, as well as other instrumental agencies including the UNDP, FAO, IOC and IMO provides an excellent guide for approaching discussions on oceans management within the…