Sentences with phrase «in small island countries»

The largest average decrease in maximum catch potential will occur in small island countries like Tuvalu, which is expected to see a 79 percent drop in annual catches in its waters, and Kiribati, which is projected to see a 70 percent decrease.

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Rhode Island residents may live in the smallest state in the country, but they have some of the biggest hearts in the world.

To avoid this to happen again, Xie Zhenghua in Tianjin proposed that issues such as MRV, the claims of small islands or the status of developing countries «Should not be put forward at international occasions» but rather be dealt with in smaller fora.

New York's governor said in Puerto Rico's time of need, our country could have done so much more for the small island in preparation for Maria.

In the book it explains how they certain African countries and other small islands were selling them as an easy way for the country to increase income.

They would like us to start going backwards to 350 ppm or even lower and that's something actually some of the countries here also support, for example, the so - called small island states, some of which are already being lost to rise in seas.

Small Steps Diplomats hope there will be some progress on funding to help developing countries most at risk from the effects of global warming, particularly in Africa and small island stSmall Steps Diplomats hope there will be some progress on funding to help developing countries most at risk from the effects of global warming, particularly in Africa and small island stsmall island states.

«We want that to accelerate and make sure that the bigger countries are more serious about this and have in place mechanisms, especially when disaster strikes small islands,» Thoriq Ibrahim, environment and energy minister for the low - lying Maldives and chairman of the AOSIS, told E&E News recently.

More than 100 countries are currently meeting in Apia, Samoa, at the third UN Conference on Small Island Developing States, which ends tomorrow.

The scholarship has been established to honour the memory of the late Danielle de St. Jorre, Minister of Foreign Affairs, the Environment and Tourism of the Republic of the Seychelles, and a member of the Governing Board of the International Ocean Institute, in consideration of all she did in her short life for the benefit of her country, small island developing states and the world at large.

DLDD affected and prone areas are expected to increase in the future, causing severe impacts on their economies, especially in the Least Developed Countries, Small Islands Developing States and other developing cCountries, Small Islands Developing States and other developing countriescountries.

In addition, the country includes many far smaller offshore islands.

The island is just south of Italy, and is one of the smallest countries in the world.

Smaller cities, more rural areas and Hamilton tend to favour either honey or darling (with darling more popular in the North Island and honey in the South Island), while at the tips of the country, it's all about love — the top nickname in both Northland and Southland.

(a small island country east of Madagascar, in the middle of the Indian Ocean),.

While several countries have occupied the small island nation, the Portuguese arrived in the 1500s, and East Timor remained under Portuguese colonial rule until 1975 when the Indonesians invaded.

This diversity is reflected in the form of the state which is the largest archipelago country in the world with about 17,500 islands, big and small islands with a population of around 245 million (estimated in 2014).

In this sense, the voice of the peoples of the Least Developed Countries - LDCs, Least Industrialized Countries - LICs, Small Island States - SISs, Land Locked States - LLSs must be heard as a priority for the goals to be properly created.

For such a small and obscure island country, the Solomon Islands played an unpredictably large role in World War II (as the character Jim experiences in The Bird Skinner).

The Ocean State may be the smallest in the country, but Rhode Island insurance is anything but simple.

After graduating that year, she drove across the country to a small island in the state of Washington to work as a naturalist on a whale watch boat.

Although you will be situated in a less frequented area of Koh Samui, the island is small enough that the Santiburi Country Club, with it's PGA approved course, is about a thirty minute drive from Baan Sabai.

The island of Malta in the Mediterranean Sea is one of the world's smallest countries (only 122 square miles in all), but it boasts a rich history and local culture....

An endless amount of secret beaches and small islands provide the best island hopping tours in the whole country.

Only a 20 minute ferry ride from busy Cancun, this small, easternmost island in Mexico is a destination in itself and was a great way to spend one of our last days in the country before heading to Spain.

My favorite country however is Italy and in particular, the small island -LSB-...]

Hawaii Island Retreat is location near the small country village of Hawi, in the historic district of North Kohala on Hawaii's Big Island.

The group stayed at the private island resort Orpheus Island Lodge, a boutique property surrounded by small reefs near the country's mainland, in celebration of the actor's 34th birisland resort Orpheus Island Lodge, a boutique property surrounded by small reefs near the country's mainland, in celebration of the actor's 34th birIsland Lodge, a boutique property surrounded by small reefs near the country's mainland, in celebration of the actor's 34th birthday.

This small chain of islands is located just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the Costa Rican border on the Caribbean, and since Panama is one of the lesser - known countries in Central America, it's perfect for escaping the crowds.

Roughly the size of Massachusetts, this relatively small country (176 miles long and 88 miles wide) boasts rainforest — covered mountains, hundreds of cayes (islands, pronounced keys) and the largest barrier reef in the Western hemisphere.

There are other contenders, but this small country on the sun - kissed island of Espanola has hundreds of all - inclusive properties in a variety of price ranges.

Belize is a small country in Central America with hundreds of offshore islands strung along the Belize Barrier Reef, the second - largest barrier reef in the world.

As one of the country's lesser known diving locations, the islands» fringing reefs are in fantastic condition and are home to an incredible variety of marine life, both big and small.

The element of water is the basis for the holiday on the island of Belize, a small country bordering Mexico, Guatemala, and has to offer a Caribbean coastline in the east, also the longest coral reef in the world.

This small country on the island of Hispaniola has since blossomed with luxury all - inclusive resorts, especially in Punta Cana on the island's eastern edge.

Nature Trails offers small group adventures to some of Australia's best destinations including LORD HOWE ISLAND, CHANNEL COUNTRY, WESTERN QUUENSLAND, WET TROPICS, FRASER ISLAND, KANGAROO ISLAND, FLINDERS RANGES, GULF SAVANNAH, and two in TASMANIA.

Belize is a small country located near Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula that has hundreds of offshore islands, rainforests, waterfalls, and jungle in a pristine, biodiverse landscape teeming with exotic birds and wildlife.

The home is located in a quiet rural small road in the middle of the country of the island even if it's just 1 km from harbour, beaches, bar.Private 100mq garden also with vegetables (potato, tomato) and fruit trees.1 bd.1 ba.

Camiguin, dubbed the «The Island Born of Fire» is the second smallest province in the country next to Batanes.

Now in its sixth year, with more than 200 galleries showing Modern and contemporary art from 30 countries, this fair is like a small city set up in a lavishly sculptural tent on Randalls Island.

For a small island, this country has certainly made its mark across the globe, particularly in the fields of arts, crafts, design, literature, music and film.

Others suggest that it was the European Union that backed down by agreeing to a statement lacking any specific targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions, in sharp contrast to their stated position and their promises to the developing countries and especially to the small island states.

Small island developing states have been little voices in the negotiations, but I believe that they are the «conscience» that big developed countries must reflect on.

Niue, a small island country in the South Pacific with a population of just 1,600, established a new marine protected area that covers 40 percent of the island's exclusive economic zone... In September this year, Chile announced a 740,000 - square - kilometer (285,700 - square - mile) marine reserve around its remote Easter Iisland country in the South Pacific with a population of just 1,600, established a new marine protected area that covers 40 percent of the island's exclusive economic zone... In September this year, Chile announced a 740,000 - square - kilometer (285,700 - square - mile) marine reserve around its remote Easter Islanin the South Pacific with a population of just 1,600, established a new marine protected area that covers 40 percent of the island's exclusive economic zone... In September this year, Chile announced a 740,000 - square - kilometer (285,700 - square - mile) marine reserve around its remote Easter Iisland's exclusive economic zone... In September this year, Chile announced a 740,000 - square - kilometer (285,700 - square - mile) marine reserve around its remote Easter IslanIn September this year, Chile announced a 740,000 - square - kilometer (285,700 - square - mile) marine reserve around its remote Easter IslandIsland.

China knows that the most vulnerable countries, such as the small island countries, should get priority for international funding, but China has not counted itself out of contention for funds in the long run, when $ 10 billion per year in aid grows to $ 100 billion per year.

Industrialized countries should not be surprised this is coming and should be prepared to assist developing countries and small island states adapt, the University of East Anglia's Chueng told IPS in an interview from Norwich, England.

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and other climate scientists regard global warming of two degrees Celsius as catastrophic, bringing water stress to arid and semi-arid countries, more floods in low - lying coastal areas, coastal erosion in small island states, and the elimination of up to 30 percent of animal and plant species.

«Millions of people,» it read, «in small islands, least - developed countries, landlocked countries as well as vulnerable communities in Brazil, India and China, and all around the world — are suffering from the effects of a problem to which they did not contribute....

He said the government of India welcomes the proposal made by UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown for the mobilization of at least US$ 100 billion by 2020 for supporting climate change action in developing countries and the priority Brown has given to the needs of least developed countries and small island developing states.

The Australian Government's chief adviser on climate change told a conference in London that it might be more efficient to evacuate small island states subject to inundation rather than require industrialised countries like Australia to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.2