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Islands on Alert

Islands on Alert

AOSIS - Alliance of Small Island States
Education

Islands on Alert brings the realities of climate change to a small island audience from an islander perspective. It highlights the exciting work being done by island communities, as they lead the global charge in addressing the climate emergency.

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  • 10 - COP26 and Beyond

    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 Black-Layne, Antigua and Barbuda Director, Department of the Environment of Antigua and Barbuda, Ambassador for Climate Change, Lead Climate Negotiator for AOSIS

    Fri, 29 Oct 2021 - 43min
  • 9 - Activism Now

    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 their perspectives on tackling the issue of climate change from two different angles: locally and globally.

    Guests:

    Okalani Mariner, Samoa, Pacific Climate Warriors


    Michael Sheldrick, Global Director of Policy and Advocacy at Global Citizen

    Mon, 18 Oct 2021 - 53min
  • 8 - It's All About The Blue Economy, Baby

    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 crisis


    Angelique 1, Seychelles, CEO for SeyCCAT

    Mitchell Lay, Antigua and Barbuda, Fisherman

    Mon, 11 Oct 2021 - 33min
  • 7 - A Case for Climate Justice

    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, it was agreed that developed economies would mobilize $100 billion per year in climate finance, by 2020, for both adaptation and mitigation. This commitment is yet to be met.

    Mon, 04 Oct 2021 - 45min
  • 6 - Adapt to Survive

    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 discuss not only the new technologies that we must incorporate, but also the bringing back of indigenous, more sustainable practices, and how they might be valuable for a modern world. 


    Dr. Leo Brewster, Barbados, Director of the Coastal Zone Management Unit

    Celine Dyer, Cook Islands, Climate Change Coordinator

    Dominique David Chavez, Professor of Indigenous Natural Resources, Colorado State University

    Mon, 27 Sep 2021 - 53min
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