Small Island Developing States

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– List of SIDS:
– 57 nations listed by UN-OHRLLS (39 sovereign states, 18 dependent territories)
– Grouped into Caribbean, Pacific, AIMS regions
– Regional cooperation bodies: Caribbean Community, Pacific Islands Forum, Indian Ocean Commission
– Many SIDS part of AOSIS for UN lobbying
– Highly vulnerable to climate change impacts

– Sustainable Development Goals:
– Referenced in multiple SDGs
– Goal 14, Target 7 focuses on marine resource sustainability

– Notes:
– Some SIDS not part of AOSIS or regional bodies
– Some are associate members or observers
– Controversy over classification of certain countries as SIDS

– See also:
– Related organizations and conferences mentioned
– Includes OACPS, Group of 77, Islands First
– Lists island countries and LLDCs

– References:
– Sources for SIDS information
– UN documents and resolutions cited
– Studies on climate change impact on SIDS

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