Small Island Developing States Archives

A vibrant underwater coral reef scene with colorful corals and sponges, surrounded by a large school of fish swimming through clear blue ocean water.

SEI research on coastal resilience endorsed for the Ocean Decade

Feature / Resilient Coasts – Caribbean Sea has officially been endorsed as a Decade Action under the UN Decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development.

8 April 2026 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk, Ecosystems, Innovation and Water resources

Aerial view of flood plain in Malawi's Shire Valley, consisting of brown pools punctuated by grassy green tufts of land.

SEI’s Nella Canales in The Independent: aid cuts threaten vulnerable nations’ climate disaster preparation

Media coverage / Research Fellow Nella Canales weighs in on The Independent's reporting on how aid cuts stall climate adaptation in vulnerable countries.

24 July 2025 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Finance

Bird's eye view of small solar pv array in Cuba, against a backdrop of green scrubland.

Framework for decentralized energy and enhanced resilience on islands

SEI brief / This five-step framework can help island states assess their energy systems and shift to decentralized, renewable and resilient ways to produce energy.

5 December 2024 / About Planning and modelling and Renewables

A flag guard stands at the entrance to the SIDS4 conference at the University of Antigua.

Key outcomes of the UN conference on Small Island Developing States

Feature / SIDS4 highlighted urgent climate action plans and introduced the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda to combat threats to small island nations.

7 June 2024 / About Adaptation, Climate policy, Disaster risk, Finance and Water resources

a white tree of coral pokes up in the centre of the image, with bleached white coral branches extending off into aquamarine blue waters in the background.

Top 10 reasons why the ocean is suddenly a hot topic

Perspective / These emerging trends, competing interests and major events that could bring the ocean to the top of the global agenda in the coming year.

7 June 2024 / About Climate services, Geopolitics, Land use and Water resources

This image shows an aerial view of a tropical archipelago with numerous small islands and sandy beaches. The crystal-clear turquoise waters are vibrant and filled with coral reefs visible from above. The islands are interspersed with greenery and patches of forest, creating a striking contrast against the blue ocean. In the distance, the horizon meets a clear blue sky, enhancing the serene beauty of this coastal landscape.

SIDS can pioneer the next generation of climate adaptation solutions

Perspective / Karina Barquet discusses the innovative strategies of Small Island Developing States in tackling climate change challenges.

22 May 2024 / About Adaptation, Disaster risk and Ecosystems

An Endangered Atelopus seminiferus toad, endemic to Peru, perches on a moss-covered branch. This rare toad, measuring only 5 cm long, displays unique black, yellow, and white patterns on its body and legs, and thrives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests and river habitats.

International Day for Biological Diversity 2024

Collection / Explore how SEI’s innovative research and projects are driving sustainable solutions to preserve our planet’s rich biological diversity.

About Adaptation, Ecosystems, Forests and Public policy

Aerial view of a tropical beach on La Digue Island, Seychelles, showcasing a pristine white sandy shore, lush green foliage, and clear turquoise waters with visible coral formations and large rock formations scattered along the coastline.

Five reasons why Small Island Developing States are bigger than we think

Perspective / Ahead of the fourth International Conference on SIDS, explore how they shape global climate action and biodiversity.

21 May 2024 / About Disaster risk and Finance

A group of legal advisors to the Brazilian delegation smiling for a photo at the UN Headquarters, positioned in front of placards with country names, including Brazil and Botswana, during the fifth session of the intergovernmental conference on BBNJ in early 2023.

How Brazil helped to shape a critical new law to protect marine biodiversity

Feature / Luciana Fernandes Coelho reveals Brazil's pivotal role in the BBNJ agreement, a crucial step for protecting marine biodiversity in international waters.

4 April 2024 / About Climate policy, Ecosystems and Geopolitics