Options for Small Island Developing States to adapt and rebuild

[Pamela Chasek]

Here is the latest in the Still Only One Earth policy brief series. You can view the entire series at https://www.iisd.org/projects/still-only-one-earth-lessons-50-years-un-sustainable-development-policy 

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Small Islands, Large Oceans: Voices on the Frontlines of Climate Change Small island developing states are particularly vulnerable to climate change, natural disasters, and external economic shocks—such as the impacts of the pandemic. For SIDS to survive climate change and COVID-19, the world needs an integrated response that promotes economic diversification, innovative financing instruments, and scaling up the “blue economy.” Leila Mead explores the options and how SIDS have raised their voices for meaningful action in the face of existential threats. Read the brief

 

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Pamela Chasek, Ph.D.
Professor and Chair, Political Science Department
Manhattan College

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