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Threatened small islands call for “concrete” climate action
April 30, 2013

A commentary by AOSIS Lead Negotiator, Ngedikes “Olai” Uludong, outlines the group’s expectations for the ADP discussions. Click here to read…

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For immediate release: AOSIS Opening Statement ADP 2
April 29, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 29 April 2013 Bonn, Germany – At the opening of the second session of the Ad Hoc Working…

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Loss and Damage Reflects New Era of the Climate Talks
April 15, 2013

It is fair to say that the central role Loss and Damage played in the Doha climate negotiations took many people…

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Clean Energy Takes Center Stage in the Pacific
April 15, 2013

Two recent high-level events focused on clean energy in the Pacific, held in Tonga and New Zealand, offered a glimpse into…

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Short-Term Cuts Must Not Be Sidelined in Bonn
April 15, 2013

The Co-Chairs of the Ad Hoc Working Group on the Durban Platform for enhanced Action (ADP) posted a second informal note…

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AOSIS Chair Praises EU For Climate Support
March 25, 2013

The Republic of Nauru, current Chair of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), announced at a recent plenary meeting of…

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Amb. Moses Gives Climate Talk at Australia National University
February 19, 2013

Amb. Marlene Moses delivered a no nonsense speech as part of the Crawford Barton Lecture Series at Australia’s National University in…

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Nauru’s Foreign Minister Reacts to Doha Outcome
December 8, 2012

For Immediate Release: 8 December 2012 Contact: Michael Crocker, michael.crocker@aosis-website.azurewebsites.net, +1 978 968 9499 Doha—At the rushed end of the 2012 UN…

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From Small Island States to Big Polluters, “Everyone is Looking to the US” on Global Warming
December 6, 2012

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Small islands welcome UNSG call for 2014 world leaders climate summit
December 5, 2012

Today at an informal ministerial roundtable, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-Moon announced a plan “to convene world leaders in 2014 to mobilize the political…

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