Island states adopt 10-year plan

By Agence France-Presse

Jun 01, 2024 12:07 am

UNITED NATIONS — Small island developing states (SIDS), which are among the first victims of climate change, on Thursday adopted a 10-year plan seeking international support in fending off severe and even existential threats.

'It is the beginning of a 10-year sprint. And I hope that there'll be no brakes that will be put on the SIDS,' UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed said, highlighting the 'global injustice' they face.

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