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Small Islands Big Picture

Autor: ODI Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI)

Directors of ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative, Emily Wilkinson and Matt Bishop, cut to the heart of the political, economic, social and environmental challenges facing SIDS, and how their incredible people are responding to them. Every episode includes expert guests from the Caribbean, Pacific and elsewhere. To get in touch, visit https://odi.org/en/about/our-work/resilient-islands/ or send us an email to info@odi.org with "small islands" in the subject line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  1. Can island-regions remain zones of peace amid rising militarisation? – Small Islands Big Picture
  2. The State of SIDS Report 2026 – Small Islands Big Picture
  3. Where do African SIDS fit into small-island development? – Small Islands Big Picture
  4. Defending the SIDS special case: what happened at the SIDS Future Forum 2026? – Small Islands Big Picture
  5. Have health outcomes in small islands recovered a half-decade after the Covid-19 pandemic? – Small Islands Big Picture
  6. Will 2026 be an even bigger year for small islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  7. Drama and decisions: was COP30 a win for Small Islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  8. Is AI a threat or an opportunity for small islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  9. What does the ICJ climate change decision mean for small islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  10. Protecting our oceans: is impact investing the big ticket for small islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  11. Narrating disaster: what’s it like to live through a hurricane or volcanic eruption? – Small Islands Big Picture
  12. Is gang-related violence becoming worse in small islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  13. Navigating geopolitical upheaval: what does Trumpism 2.0 mean for SIDS? – Small Islands Big Picture
  14. Smelly seaweed: could Sargassum fuel the future? – Small Islands Big Picture
  15. Could a meaningful conversation on reparations support greater climate justice? – Small Islands Big Picture
  16. How might the Bridgetown Initiative reshape the global financial architecture? – Small Islands Big Picture
  17. Uncharted waters: where do SIDS fit into the recent explosion in climate litigation? – Small Islands Big Picture
  18. What happened at SIDS4 in Antigua and Barbuda? – Small Islands Big Picture
  19. Demystifying the Blue Economy: should we call Small Island Developing States “Big Ocean States” instead? – Small Islands Big Picture
  20. Why are so many small states turning to Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes? – Small Islands Big Picture
  21. Are changes in global shipping generating better connectivity for Small Island Developing States?? – Small Islands Big Picture
  22. Will the Fourth UN International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) generate ‘resilient prosperity’? – Small Islands Big Picture
  23. Who is responsible for high debt burdens in SIDS? – Small Islands Big Picture
  24. Can we find solutions to climate change-induced sea-level rise? – Small Islands Big Picture
  25. What are the distinctive challenges faced by small non-sovereign islands? – Small Islands Big Picture
  26. How can the UN Multidimensional Vulnerability Index help small island states? – Small Islands Big Picture
  27. Why do small islands matter? – Small Islands Big Picture