On the Web: Small Island States
Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
AOSIS is a coalition of small island and low-lying coastal countries that share similar development challenges and concerns about the environment, especially their vulnerability to the adverse effects of climate change. It acts as an ad hoc lobby and negotiating voice within the UN system.
Barbados Programme of Action
The Barbados Programme of Action was agreed at the 1994 UN Global Conference on the Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
Caribbean Planning for Adaptation to Climate Change (CPACC)
CPACC supports participating countries in vulnerability studies and adaptation planning.
Division for Sustainable Development
The Division for Sustainable Development provides leadership and is an authoritative source of expertise within the UN system on sustainable development. The context for the Division’s work is the implementation of Agenda 21, the Johannesburg Plan of Implementation and the Barbados Programme of Action for Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States.
Environment and Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands
Environment and Development in Coastal Regions and in Small Islands is an UNESCO initiative aimed at promoting the development of coastal regions in a manner which is environmentally sound, socially equitable and culturally appropriate. Combines expertise from natural and social sciences as well as local knowledge and practice.
Environmental Vulnerability Index Project
Project aims to develop a simple and robust methodology for vulnerability assessment.
INSULA
International Scientific Council for Island Development facilitates technical cooperation and the exchange of information and experience towards the protection and development of islands throughout the world.
IPCC 2001 on Small Island States
The 2001 assessment of the vulnerability of small island states from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
Island Resources Foundation
Contains a bibliography on the coastal zone, alongside many other resources,
Renewable Energy on Small Islands
Global mapping of renewable energy developments on small islands.
SIDSnet
The Small Island Developing States Network provides a wealth of information about these nations, covering biodiversity, climate change, coastal and marine issues, energy, tourism and trade.
Small Island States – Leading the Global Energy Revolution
On-line proceedings of a symposium on sustainable energy options held in 1998.
Small Islands Voice
Small Islands Voice provides an interactive forum for people on small islands. The programme also provides resources, publications and multimedia tools and organizes workshops.
Small Islands Voice Global Forum
An electronic forum for people on small islands.
Small Islands Voice Youth Forum
An electronic forum for young people on small islands.
Sustainable Development of Small Island Developing States
Linkages provides comprehensive coverage of the landmark 1994 Barbados meeting.
UN Works for Small Island States
Excellent source of news and information on Small Island Developing States.
Autogenerated: 3 Jan 2006