Small Island Developing States

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Explainers
April 30, 2024
Small Island Developing States are on the frontlines of climate change – here's why
SIDS are a small group of island countries and territories facing similar vulnerabilities to climate change impacts. We explain why.
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Small Island Developing States are on the frontlines of climate change and climate action – here's why
Photo Stories
November 18, 2024
Comoros faces water shortages – here’s how the small island state is adapting
Comoros is tackling water scarcity with climate-smart planning, resilient infrastructure and community action to secure safe water for all by 2030.
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A group of smiling community members in Comoros stands in front of a water tank.
Between 70 and 80 percent of Comorians are small-scale farmers, relying on rain-fed water sources for their subsistence agriculture and livelihoods. Photo: Marine Gauthier/UNDP
Blog Posts
August 29, 2024
Coastal mapping holds the key to climate adaptation for the world's island nations
Accurate data about the depth and shape of coastal terrain is absolutely crucial for effective climate change adaptation in small island nations.
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Aerial view of an atoll island in the Pacific, showing the lagoon, reefs and coastal infrastructure on a thin strip of land.
Nanumea atoll in Tuvalu, where new berm top barriers are being installed under the Tuvalu Coastal Adaptation Project to prevent wave overtopping, 2024. Photo: TCAP/UNDP

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Research & Reports
November 5, 2024
Snapshot of Loss and Damage in SIDS under the Climate Promise
This report provides an analysis and overview of loss and damage concerns in the 32 SIDS supported by UNDP's Climate Promise initiative.
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UNDP Snapshot of Loss and Damage in SIDS under the Climate Promise

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