Sharon Lindo

Working on #fin4dev @UNDESA
Advocate ▪︎ Belizean ▪︎
Posts my own.

[UN DESA @UNDESA]

The world's poorest countries face a financing squeeze: high debt, declines in aid and fragmented trade.

The 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report breaks down the challenges and 5 priorities to implement the Sevilla Commitment: https://t.co/qo9V0mGdjs

[United Nations Geneva @UNGeneva]

Here are 10 ways the UN makes a difference in the world:

[UN DESA @UNDESA]

#SmallIslands contribute less than 1% of greenhouse gas emissions but face the worst effects of climate change.

#SIDS4 in May will address the most serious threats & develop a path for SIDS sustainable development.

Follow preparations on 22-26 January: https://t.co/MyymLwepM9

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

We are here.
We are United.
We are Strong.
We are the Alliance of Small Island States and our voices will be heard on every issue that impact our vulnerable populations.

#COP28UAE #ActionForIslands #TimetoAct

[Loss and Damage Collaboration (L&DC) @LossandDamage]

1/2. 📢The 17% hosting fee of the @WorldBank means that the biggest beneficiary of this fund would be the @WorldBank. The 10,000 employees of the @WorldBank would get more money from the #LossAndDamage Fund than the 63 million people of @AOSISchair countries. @AOSISChair at #TC4.

[Simona Marinescu @SMarinescu_UN]

The High-Level Expert Panel of the United Nations @UN introduced the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index #MVI Report in Marrakech at the #AM2023 w/ the Prime Minister of @antiguabarbuda, @OHRLLS & @Caribank, moderated by @CNN. Read the #MVI Report here: https://t.co/KkqxNUtFKj

[Uli Volz @UliVolz]

Very good response by @SaraStevano et al. to @alanbeattie's recent plea to retire the term Global South.
https://t.co/BiGHbnpjIL

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

Our islands share a “noise in our blood and echo in our bones”, says @ComradeRalph #StVincentAndGrenadines.
He calls for greater cooperation across our 3 regions, particularly among academic institutions to enhance research sharing for achievement of our development goals.

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

"The tools of a foregone era can no longer ensure our future. The complexity of the challenges that currently beset us requires a greater understanding of the challenges themselves, as well as those being challenged."

@AOSISChair at #UNGA78 Dialogue on Financing for Development

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

‼️Income does not tell our islands' full story
‼️Reform of the global financial architecture is vital to our survival
‼️#SIDS need Multidimensional Vulnerability Index adoption at #UNGA78
#MVIforSIDSFuture
#debtrelief

📺
The MVI: Episode II https://t.co/paT8zs0nqP via @YouTube

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

📣‼️ @AOSISChair @onlyone call for #LossAndDamage ACTION 📣

Watch, SUPPORT:
#COP28 must
✅OPERATIONALISE a robust Loss & Damage Fund, that is
✅FIT FOR PURPOSE for vulnerable #SIDS

#UNGA78

AOSIS Loss & Damage Fund Campaign - Hero Video https://t.co/VSCvFoZYDa via @YouTube

[Sharon Lindo @slindo501]

Just back from the AIS regional prep mtg for #SIDS4 and SIDS development is on my mind.
We know the issues - insufficient access to finance continues to plague. Debt and disaster cycle.
BTW, anyone felt the heat out here?
The MVI for the future of SIDS.

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

Small island developing states #SIDS have specific needs and particular circumstances.
🔴We are small
🔴We are remote
🔴We are vulnerable
🔴We are under constant threat from external shocks and impacts
See why we need the #MVIforSIDSfuture 👇🏽

WATCH NOW:
https://t.co/eRUjh7UxQD

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

Our 10 month path to #SIDS4 begins now!
“In 30 years, the international community has not found the political will to save our planet, our development is as risky today as it was then.
We need a SIDS-led process, for SIDS.”
- H.E. Tania Romauldo 🇨🇻 AOSIS prep mtg for #AIS SIDS

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

Most #SIDS are one event away from disaster. We are the remote, small, countries at high risk from extreme weather events, in an unforgiving system that yields high debt and risky development.

@AOSISChair at today’s High-level Political Forum 2023 – SIDS Session

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[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

Increased capital will not help #SIDS if they remain without ACCESS.

@AOSISChair shares how we optimize financial reform at “Making the Bridgetown Initiative Work for SIDS through the Multidimensional Vulnerability Index”.

🗓22 June
🕐16:30 (CEST)
📺 https://t.co/fOyKjqjDyM

[IIED @IIED]

LDCs and SIDS spend more on debt servicing than they receive in #climate finance. Deploying a layered approach to #debt relief could enable a transition to a more virtuous debt cycle.

Find out more in the blog by @RituBharadwaj16 & @tommitchelliied --> https://t.co/85jP1yYMnA

[UN Environment Programme North America @UNEP_NAmerica]

Today an historic agreement was adopted at the @UN that significantly strengthens the legal framework for the conservation and sustainable use of marine biodiversity of areas beyond national jurisdiction which covers over two-thirds of the ocean!
#BBNJ
https://t.co/azinbBx1pu

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

CLOSING STATEMENT #SB58:
@AOSISChair approached this session with urgency to course correct, and ensure we do not further compromise the future of our vulnerable island nations.

Therefore, we are shocked by the lack of momentum, stagnation, even regression at the session.
🧵

[Sharon Lindo @slindo501]

Reliable and credible data will form part of the foundation of the discussions and decisions at SIDS4
#datafordecisionmaking

[Riad Meddeb @riadmeddeb]

the #SIDS🏝Data Platform provides policymakers, research institutions, country offices, &other development agents with access to updated and standardized data.

Explore the mobile version with #data at your fingertips👉https://t.co/T7KNF4Ssf6

[AOSIS @AOSISChair]

❗️Operationalisation of fit-for-purpose #LossAndDamageFund.
❗️A robust #GlobalStocktake outcome that course corrects on lack of support for #SIDS #climatechange impacts.

We must come together at #COP28 to urgently deliver on decisions and ensure our islands are not left behind.