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January 5, 2022 In climate change

Angelique Pouponneau named one of the 100 most influential Africans of 2021

"Her dedication to the environment inspired thousands of young people across not only Africa, but the world, to demand better deals and action from global governments during COP26." Read more about her nomination and her work here: https://www.pressreader.com/article/282565906425468 [caption id="attachment_21435" align="alignnone" width="280"] Angelique Pouponneau[/caption]...

April 15, 2020 In climate change, ESC Rights, governance, Human Rights, Island Observations, Uncategorized

Pandemic in the Pacific – the double-edged sword of isolation in a time of crisis

Of the 16 countries yet to report a coronavirus case (as of15 April 2020), 12 were small island states. Their relative isolation and the ability to effectively close borders at short notice may have helped to keep coronavirus pandemic which has left some of the...

June 28, 2019 In climate change, Environment, ESC Rights, Human Rights, Island Observations

Climate Displaced Migration and the Threat of Integration

Small island developing States (SIDS) bind together because of their similarities and the fact that climate change remains an existential threat to SIDS. They are also similar in that they are all at risk of forceful displacement of people though the process and context may...

November 30, 2018 In accountability, climate change, Environment, ESC Rights, Human Rights, Island Rights Initiative News

Not Waving But Drowning – Susie Alegre talk on Human Rights, Climate Change and Small Islands at SOAS 29 November 2018

Human rights and climate change are priority issues for many small islands. The IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels with a focus on the strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development...

April 13, 2018 In CHOGM, climate change, Commonwealth, ESC Rights, Human Rights, Island Rights Initiative News

A fairer future for all? CHOGM and human rights in small island states.

With the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in London next week, comes an opportunity to support the important role the Commonwealth can play in the protection and promotion of human rights for the people of the numerous small island states that make up the Commonwealth...

November 3, 2017 In climate change, Environment, ESC Rights, Island Rights Initiative News

Closing The Gap Between Human Rights Protection and Loss and Damage: Island Rights Initiative Recommendations For COP 23

Introduction Loss and Damage is an area of climate negotiations that is of particular relevance to island States. Islands are the ‘canary in the coalmine’ - they have contributed the least to greenhouse gases emissions, but will be the first to fall victim to the consequences...