Excerpt from ClimaTalk:
When discussing international policy there are a wide range of groups, coalitions, and representatives with their own points of views and interests that must be considered. Groups of nations facing similar challenges will often work together, such as the Rainforest Nations , while countries can also be grouped together as a result of their economic levels, like the G20 or Least Developed Countries (LDCs). In some cases, designations are granted to nations who meet a range of criteria, like Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
SIDS have long found themselves on the frontline of the climate crisis’ destruction. Island communities living near the sea and depending on it for their local economy have seen frequent severe storms damage their infrastructure repeatedly. Sea level rise threatens to displace hundreds of thousands, while warming oceans have wreaked havoc on local biodiversity [5]. While these islands have worked towards finding new solutions towards sustainable development amidst ongoing environmental damage, there have often been calls for more action from the world’s largest economies. The SIDS group is made up of 41 countries and 17 non-United Nations (UN) member island-nations around the world who face issues ranging from limited economic infrastructure to low levels of development or high dependency on external support.
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