Bob PayneDec 10, 2024
Small island nations face climate-induced ‘catastrophe’, warn experts https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/dec/10/small-island-nations-face-climate-induced-catastrophe-warn-experts? CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other #ClimateEmergency #SmallIslandStates
Small island nations face climate-induced ‘catastrophe’, warn experts

First comprehensive study on health and climate change in small island developing states lays bare impact of the crisis and calls for action from richer countries

The Guardian
formuchdeliberationNov 23, 2024
Fierce bargaining at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan dragged into Saturday after a $250 billion a year offer from rich nations was flatly refused by developing countries hardest hit by Earth’s rapid warming...
#COP29 #DevelopingCountries #smallislandstates #climatechange #ClimateCrisis #globalwarming #unitednations #UNclimatetalks #worldnews #CurrentEvents #climateaction #climatejustice #climateemergency #earth https://punchng.com/cop29-braces-for-new-deal-after-poorer-nations-reject-climate-offer/
COP29 braces for new deal after poorer nations reject climate offer

Fierce bargaining at UN climate talks in Azerbaijan dragged into Saturday after a $250 billion a year offer from rich nations was flatly refused by developing countries hardest hit by Earth's rapid warming.

Punch Newspapers
Bob PayneNov 19, 2024
Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough. The Pacific is running out of time https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/19/cop29-negotiations-arent-moving-fast-enough-the-pacific-is-running-out-of-time?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other #ClimateEmergency #COP29 #SmallIslandStates
Cop29 negotiations aren’t moving fast enough. The Pacific is running out of time

Small island states must continue to be protected by special circumstances and need access to sufficient climate-based finance, Palau’s president writes

The Guardian
Bob PayneNov 13, 2024
Cop 29 live: Trump vow to ditch Paris agreement ‘of grave concern’ to small island states https://www.theguardian.com/environment/live/2024/nov/13/cop-29-leaders-speak-after-report-finds-climate-pledges-not-kept-live-updates?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other #ClimateEmergency #SmallIslandStates #tRump
Cop 29: Argentina’s negotiators ordered to withdraw from climate summit; French minister cancels trip – as it happened

France’s ecology minister cancels after Azerbaijan’s president attacks French actions in overseas territories

the Guardian
European Investment BankSep 5, 2024

RT by @EIB: 🗺️ Climate change is an existential threat for #SmallIslandStates.

Here’s my op-ed with @EU_Partnerships Commissioner @JuttaUrpilainen in @ProSyn on high-impact projects to strengthen their climate resilience under the EU's #GlobalGateway strategy.

https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/eu-small-island-state-climate-investments-and-development-aid-by-nadia-calvino-and-jutta-urpilainen-2024-09

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Small-Island Solidarity and Climate Common Sense | by Nadia Calviño & Jutta Urpilainen - Project Syndicate

Nadia Calviño & Jutta Urpilainen explain why it is in Europe's interest to help vulnerable countries invest in adaptation and resilience.

Project Syndicate
8Petros [MOVING!!]Sep 5, 2024
#Cli-Fi #Climatechange #Collapse #Globalwarming #Maya #PacificIslands #SmallIslandStates #Societalcollapse #Tuvalu
What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point
What is societal collapse? Lessons from the past can help us understand our future, but only to a point

Societal collapse is a complex phenomemon tied to the abilities of a society to meet its population’s basic needs. Understanding past examples of collapse can provide valuable insights.

The Conversation
Robert SanscartierMay 27, 2024

Small Island States Denounce Empty Climate Pledges

The president of this decade's summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted "empty" and "grossly inadequate" climate pledges, saying wealthy nations have failed to meet obligations to limit damages from carbon emissions

https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/science-environment/2952119-small-island-states-denounce-empty-climate-pledges

#SmallIslandStates #MassExtinction #pollution #ecology #environment #climate

Small Island States Denounce Empty Climate Pledges | Science-Environment

The president of this decades summit for Small Island Developing States on Monday blasted empty and grossly inadequate climate pledges saying wealthy nations have failed to meet obligations to limit damages from carbon emissions

Devdiscourse
Dr Susi ArnottMay 22, 2024
International Court clarifies that UN legislation on 'pollution' includes greenhouse gas emissions #ITLOS #ClimateEmergency #SmallIslandStates https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2024/5/22/island-states-win-historic-climate-case-in-world-oceans-court
Island states win historic climate case in world oceans court

Countries must protect oceans by reducing fossil fuel emissions, world court rules as island states fight for survival.

Al Jazeera
The-14May 22, 2024
Law of the Sea Ruling Is an ‘Important Milestone’ for Climate and Ocean Action
#Environment #ClimateAction #WWF #NBSAPs #NDCs #OceanAction #LawOfTheSea #MarineProtection #ITLOS #EmissionsReduction #SmallIslandStates #MarineEcosystems #CostalCommunities
https://the-14.com/law-of-the-sea-ruling-is-an-important-milestone-for-climate-and-ocean-action/
KellyAnn Romanych (she/her)Dec 16, 2023
On Monday 11th December, the Alliance of #SmallIslandStates (AOSIS) held a press conference to share feedback on the release of the #COP28 Presidency’s draft text on the Global Stocktake.
"We are concerned that the process at this time is not in the spirit of multilateralism. As SIDS, we feel our voices are not being heard, while it appears that several other Parties have enjoyed preferential treatment, compromising the transparency and inclusivity of the process."
https://www.aosis.org/aosis-on-draft-cop-presidency-gst-text-this-cop-cannot-kill-1-5/
AOSIS On Draft COP Presidency GST Text: This COP Cannot Kill 1.5 – AOSIS