Small Island Developing States Must Continue to Innovate Beyond COP29 Results
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While the outcomes from Baku fell short of our aspirations, we remain optimistic about the road ahead. The New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG) provides a baseline, not a ceiling, and we must work towards building on it. As champions for climate action, we’re determined to strengthen our position in the fight for sustainable development and climate resilience. Encouragingly, we’re witnessing a surge in engagement from non-state actors, from private sector innovators to community-driven initiatives. These collaborations hold immense potential to bridge gaps and accelerate progress where traditional frameworks fall short.
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) stand on the frontlines of the climate crisis, experiencing its impacts with a disproportionate intensity compared to their contribution to global greenhouse gas emissions. Collectively, SIDS contribute less than 1% of global greenhouse gas emissions, yet they face the gravest consequences of the climate crisis. Rising sea levels, intensifying storms, ocean acidification, and biodiversity loss are just some of the threats we face that directly affect our socio-economic stability. These unique pressures have also driven SIDS to adapt with extraordinary ingenuity. While limited economic options create hurdles, these same limitations inspire innovative solutions… READ MORE
