Jan 31, 2023
Podcast·30 min listen

Small island states and resilience in the face of climate change

In this episode of Upwell, we chat with Angelique Pouponneau, the policy advisor to the chair of the Alliance of Small Island States and the former CEO of the Seychelles’ Conservation and Climate Adaptation Trust.

Show Notes

In the conversation, we discuss the disproportionate impact of climate change on small island states, how these nations are addressing climate adaptation and resilience, global models for funding this vital work, and the critical components of a vibrant blue economy.

You can find Angelique on Twitter and the Alliance of Small Island States on Twitter, Instagram, and their website.

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Additional Resources

  • Article co-authored by Angelique on lessons learned fostering a blue economy in the Seychelles 

  • Angelique’s podcast interview with Danni Washington on 21st Century Mermaids

  • Reuters article on the emergence of debt-for-nature swaps

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#Wildlife·Sep 22, 2023
Article·1 min read

Over 60 countries sign High Seas Treaty on opening day

John Meisner

68 countries signed the High Seas Treaty on the opening day during the UN General Assembly / Climate Week in New York.

Today marks the end of Climate Week in New York, where on Wednesday 68 countries from around the world came together to sign the High Seas Treaty at the UN General Assembly. It is expected that more countries will sign the treaty in the coming days and weeks.

Signing the High Seas Treaty indicates that a country intends to ratify the agreement on the national level. At the time of signing, 60 countries still have yet to ratify the treaty. Once this happens, a 120-day countdown will begin before the treaty enters into force and becomes international law. The race to ratify the High Seas Treaty is on — with the goal of having it implemented and in full force by 2025.

See the full list of signatories here.

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