11pm EST
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – 23 member nations of the United Nations have convened in order to settle
the issue of fostering development in small islands developing states (SIDS).
Delegations had attempted to cover the issues at hand from various angles. Many problems that
were faced by SIDS were brought up, with participants finding that many factors had contributed to
the current situation.
One factor that was brought up more often was the frequency and impact of
natural disasters upon SIDS. The recognition of this factor in contributing to the current situation caused representatives to consider the merits of short- and long-term solutions.
Long-term solutions were more favoured, with the idea that short-term solutions would be built upon in order to create long-term ones. The most popular solutions included the building of infrastructure. Ideas of tourism and education were also discussed. Many ideas were economic-based, while simultaneously requiring the aid of more developed countries.
Several delegations, particularly Croatia, emphasised economic improvement of the industries of the
countries themselves. They are of the opinion that as most SIDS have only one or two main
industries and exports, economic improved must be prioritised over all other areas. Economic
improvement is considered to be the building block of all other development, including the growing
lack of reliance on more developed nations.
In terms of development, SIDS have almost always been at a disadvantage due to their geographic
location. Because of their small land size, SIDS have fewer natural resources than mainland states.
They must import most of their goods while supporting few industries. Therefore, the economies of
these nations suffer as larger economies grow.
Climate issues are also a threat to SIDS. Depending on their magnitude, natural disasters can possibly
devastate economies and reset social developments. Slower-growing problems could cause larger
issues as well. A hugely significant problem, global warming could submerge entire portions of SIDS.
Many SIDS are then dependent on aid from more developed countries to assist them in these
situations as they are unable to cope with these themselves.
VANCOUVER (Reuters) – 23 member nations of the United Nations have convened in order to settle
the issue of fostering development in small islands developing states (SIDS).
Delegations had attempted to cover the issues at hand from various angles. Many problems that
were faced by SIDS were brought up, with participants finding that many factors had contributed to
the current situation.
One factor that was brought up more often was the frequency and impact of
natural disasters upon SIDS. The recognition of this factor in contributing to the current situation caused representatives to consider the merits of short- and long-term solutions.
Long-term solutions were more favoured, with the idea that short-term solutions would be built upon in order to create long-term ones. The most popular solutions included the building of infrastructure. Ideas of tourism and education were also discussed. Many ideas were economic-based, while simultaneously requiring the aid of more developed countries.
Several delegations, particularly Croatia, emphasised economic improvement of the industries of the
countries themselves. They are of the opinion that as most SIDS have only one or two main
industries and exports, economic improved must be prioritised over all other areas. Economic
improvement is considered to be the building block of all other development, including the growing
lack of reliance on more developed nations.
In terms of development, SIDS have almost always been at a disadvantage due to their geographic
location. Because of their small land size, SIDS have fewer natural resources than mainland states.
They must import most of their goods while supporting few industries. Therefore, the economies of
these nations suffer as larger economies grow.
Climate issues are also a threat to SIDS. Depending on their magnitude, natural disasters can possibly
devastate economies and reset social developments. Slower-growing problems could cause larger
issues as well. A hugely significant problem, global warming could submerge entire portions of SIDS.
Many SIDS are then dependent on aid from more developed countries to assist them in these
situations as they are unable to cope with these themselves.