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November 30, 2018 In accountability, climate change, Environment, ESC Rights, Human Rights, Island Rights Initiative News

Not Waving But Drowning – Susie Alegre talk on Human Rights, Climate Change and Small Islands at SOAS 29 November 2018

Human rights and climate change are priority issues for many small islands. The IPCC special report on the impacts of global warming of 1.5 C above pre-industrial levels with a focus on the strengthening the global response to the threat of climate change, sustainable development...

May 11, 2018 In access to justice, accountability, governance, Institutions, Island Observations, resources

‘Soft laws’ and the Ombudsman to strengthen governance in islands.

Good governance is one of the greatest challenges in an island territory or State. On the plus side, there is proximity and size, which means a level of day-to-day accountability unrivalled in large territories or States: a policy or administrative decision taken by a senior civil...