Small Island Developing States

Disaster risk management, disaster risk reduction, disaster preparedness and long-term recovery in the context of Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Τhis theme covers the unique and particular vulnerabilities of SIDS as well as SIDS’ exposure to climate hazards and sea-level rise.

Latest Small Island Developing States additions in the Knowledge Base

PCRIC successfully hosted its inaugural side event at COP28 in Dubai, themed ‘Embedding Parametric Insurance in the DRF Toolkit at COP28’, supported by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat & the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme.
Pacific Catastrophe Risk Insurance Company
In addition to keeping the 1.5°C goal alive, Aosis members emphasised the need to double the financing which helps states to pursue measures to adapt to climate change (such as building seawalls) and to mitigate their emissions.
Conversation Media Group, the
Farmer in drought-struck field
A new paper finds that Caribbean Islands are uniquely susceptible to sudden droughts, and advocates for alternative methodologies to more accurately measure dry conditions in the region.
Virginia Tech
Cover and source: Overseas Development Institute
This paper estimates of the impacts of extreme weather events due to climate change in Small Island Developing States and projections of expected loss and damage. It also offers recommendations to help develop adequate financial mechanisms.
São Tomé and Príncipe is a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) especially vulnerable to the effects of climate change in the form of increased precipitation and sea-level rise, with most assets along the coast and near rivers.
World Bank, the
The World Bank is extending a new lifeline to small islands and other small states struck by earthquakes and tropical storms, allowing governments to focus on disaster recovery instead of debt repayment when catastrophes occur.
World Bank, the
Strong waves overrun the seawall in Havana, Cuba, resulting in heavy flooding in the city
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in the Caribbean, and for small islands such as Dominica (not to be confused with the much larger Dominican Republic) it is an existential threat.
Conversation Media Group, the
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This policy aims to facilitate better coordination of climate change work in Samoa and provide opportunities for cooperation and collaboration between the government and all stakeholders amid challenges.

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