About Us
Since 1990, AOSIS has represent the interests of the 39 small island and low-lying coastal developing states in international climate change, sustainable development negotiations and processes. As a voice for the vulnerable, its mandate is more than amplifying marginalized voices as it also advocates for these countries’ interests. In terms of size, AOSIS closely resembles the countries it represents on the global stage, but often punches far above its weight, negotiating historic global commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions, among other achievements.

1. AMPLIFY OUR LEADERSHIP
Representing and uniting the voices of small island states
- Facilitate an AOSIS Heads Declaration at the 2021 General Assembly
- Host an Action Forum in 2021, building on the Placencia Ambition Forum, and an AOSISvMinisterial in 2022
- Ensure focus on SIDS response to and sustainable recovery from COVID-19
- Publish comprehensive technical and position papers
- Celebrate and share SIDS progress on NDCs, Adaptation Communications and Voluntary National Reviews
- Use international law to secure SIDS interests in a rapidly changing world
- Complete negotiations on the Paris Agreement Work Program & BBNJ
- Set up a Public Relations network of press teams across the SIDS regions
- Host a podcast series linking on-the-ground realities with COP26
2. TRANSITION TO IMPLEMENTATION
Focusing on implementation domestically and in international agreements
- Ensure full implementation of the S.A.M.O.A Pathway, SDGs, 2030 Agenda and the recommendations of the MCO Review
- Articulate the importance of the ocean and the blue economy for SIDS
- Explore innovative financing for SIDS to fund implementation of all internationally agreed outcomes, assisting with COVID-19 recovery and alleviating debt burdens (e.g. debt-for-climate swaps, equity, guarantees)
- Support the accreditation of more direct access entities in SIDS
- Provide peer-to-peer support to strengthen SIDS national climate funds
- Host capacity-building workshops on implementation and negotiations
- Cultivate strategic partnerships to deliver impact and support a just transition of the workforce


3. STRENGTHEN AOSIS OPERATIONS
Equipping future AOSIS Chairs for success
- Develop the AOSIS website into a “knowledge hub”
- Pursue stable, long-term funding for the AOSIS Chair
- Empower regional SIDS bodies in the work of AOSIS
- Expand the AOSIS Fellows programme
- Develop strategic capacity building partnerships
1. AMPLIFY OUR LEADERSHIP
Representing and uniting the voices of small island states
- Facilitate an AOSIS Heads Declaration at the 2021 General Assembly
- Host an Action Forum in 2021, building on the Placencia Ambition Forum, and an AOSISvMinisterial in 2022
- Ensure focus on SIDS response to and sustainable recovery from COVID-19
- Publish comprehensive technical and position papers
- Celebrate and share SIDS progress on NDCs, Adaptation Communications and Voluntary National Reviews
- Use international law to secure SIDS interests in a rapidly changing world
- Complete negotiations on the Paris Agreement Work Program & BBNJ
- Set up a Public Relations network of press teams across the SIDS regions
- Host a podcast series linking on-the-ground realities with COP26

2. TRANSITION TO IMPLEMENTATION
Focusing on implementation domestically and in international agreements
- Ensure full implementation of the S.A.M.O.A Pathway, SDGs, 2030 Agenda and the recommendations of the MCO Review
- Articulate the importance of the ocean and the blue economy for SIDS
- Explore innovative financing for SIDS to fund implementation of all internationally agreed outcomes, assisting with COVID-19 recovery and alleviating debt burdens (e.g. debt-for-climate swaps, equity, guarantees)
- Support the accreditation of more direct access entities in SIDS
- Provide peer-to-peer support to strengthen SIDS national climate funds
- Host capacity-building workshops on implementation and negotiations
- Cultivate strategic partnerships to deliver impact and support a just transition of the workforce

3. STRENGTHEN AOSIS OPERATIONS
Equipping future AOSIS Chairs for success
- Develop the AOSIS website into a “knowledge hub”
- Pursue stable, long-term funding for the AOSIS Chair
- Empower regional SIDS bodies in the work of AOSIS
- Expand the AOSIS Fellows programme
- Develop strategic capacity building partnerships
