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

Update

4 December 2023

Head above water: São Tomé and Príncipe's path to flood resilience

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

Update

1 December 2023

World bank extends new lifeline for countries hit by disasters

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

Update

28 November 2023

How a small Caribbean island is trying to become hurricane-proof

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

Policies and plans

24 November 2023

Samoa climate change policy 2020

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.

Update

15 November 2023

Jamaica’s dengue fever outbreak shows the deadly effects of record heat

The global failure to reduce fossil fuels is leaving small island states trapped in a constant cycle of fightback against disease and extreme weather.

Guardian, the (UK)

Update

15 November 2023

How a small African island is fighting climate change impacts

Individuals chosen for the World Bank's West Africa Coastal Areas (WACA) Program will soon be granted a brand-new home in a secure location, shielded from the effects of climate change. The homes are expected to be completed in the latter half of 2023.

World Bank, the

Update

30 October 2023

From conventional to climate-resilient integrated coastal zone management public policy

The IDB, in partnership with the World Resources Institute (WRI), collaboratively developed a tool: Climate-Resilient Integrated Coastal Zone Management Performance Indicators to verify the implementation of ICZM policies resilient to climate risks.

Inter-American Development Bank (IDB)

Documents and publications

8 November 2023

Climate change and (im)mobility: Implications for PICTs at home

This Policy Brief, the fourth of a series on matters related to climate change (im)mobility, addresses the prospective domestic consequences for Pacific Island Countries and Territories from which international climate change emigrants may depart.