Island nations unite at UN: ‘Empty pledges’ will not save future generations

As wars and crises dominate global headlines, leaders from small island developing States used the UN General Assembly platform to sound the alarm on climate change – their most pressing existential threat – warning that it is obliterating economies and livelihoods.

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Island nations unite at UN: ‘Empty pledges’ will not save future generations

‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

21 Sep 2023

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.

‘World's breadbaskets’ are sinking, General Assembly chief warns

21 Sep 2023

Although small island States are the most vulnerable to rising sea levels, the scope of those impacted is much wider, the President of the UN General Assembly warned on Thursday.

Cabo Verde beats back climate change through South-South cooperation

30 May 2024

The small island developing State of Cabo Verde is fighting back against climate change with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO).