Small Island Developing States: A Strong Interest Group on Climate
Small Island Developing States: A Strong Interest Group on Climate

Author(s): Zuzanna Nowak
Subject(s): Energy and Environmental Studies, Environmental and Energy policy, International relations/trade
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: SIDS; small islands; developing states; climate;
Summary/Abstract: Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are an important and formalised group of interests in international climate negotiations. Although they contribute very little to climate change, they are the most vulnerable to its effects. That is why they urge developed countries to take responsibility for this global problem and to increase financial aid to its victims. Although SIDS face opposition to their position, their consistent lobbying may lead to a modification of perceptions of climate change.

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