The Conference of the Parties is the Superbowl for Climate Action and this is shaping up to be the most important one since Paris.SIDS are officially in #ImplementationMode: what does this mean exactly and what are the AOSIS priorities going into Glasgow. Aubrey Webson, Antigua and Barbuda Ambassador for Antigua and Barbuda, Chair of AOSIS Diann Bl…

Activism is an important first step to engage with our politicians and governments. We are small islands, separated by oceans, but when our voices are united, we can demand real change.On this episode, we will hear from a representative from an international education and advocacy organization as well as a powerful youth activist. Tune in to hear t…

SIDS are more than just merely ‘small islands’ we are ‘large ocean States’. Healthy oceans are critical for our livelihoods and culture and a sustainable blue economy is key to our future.This episode will give a brief overview on what is meant by the blue economy and the main challenges (plastics, overfishing etc) and its linkages with the climate…

SIDS have historically contributed the least to this problem but are on the frontlines of its worst impacts. Emissions have no borders. Who will pay for impacts beyond our adaptive capacity? Can large emitter countries or companies be held legally liable? What does restorative justice actually look like and how do we pursue it? Over 10 years ago, i…

Even if we do achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement, island life will never be the same again. What are the ways the SIDS will have to adapt and build resilience for this future and who is leading the way?This episode will discuss the critical SIDS sectors that most require adaptation interventions and how it may be financed. It will further dis…

Green technology aims to reduce human effects on our environment. This episode seeks to explore green technology outside of the typical solar panel systems. It will further discuss how SIDS are integrating green technology and its benefits to their economies and overall livelihoods; including critically the creation of new jobs and how this green t…

You may have heard about the Paris Agreement, but did you know that for the last 30 years, SIDS have been on the forefront of Climate Action and global leaders in bringing attention to this cause? Meet the AOSIS Climate Negotiators! SIDS climate negotiators of different generations tell the story of AOSIS through vignettes and recollections. An ins…

The world needs to limit global warming to 1.5C in order to avoid the worst effects of Climate Change. What exactly is at stake for Small Island Developing States if we are not able meet this goal? This first episode breaks down the science of 1.5, the impacts for SIDS, where we stand currently, and what needs to be done to avoid crossing the thres…

Get ready for Islands on Alert! First episode premiering on Monday, September 6th.