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Small island developing states need finance to tackle the climate crisis

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By Patricia Scotland
| National Observer Verified
In the last few weeks, sadly more than 100 people have died from oppressive heat in India. In Africa, while some countries are experiencing torrential rains, others are suffering from terrible droughts. At the recent Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting in Geneva, collectively we considered how climate change is increasing the incidence of vector-borne diseases — not only spreading malaria but other dangerous diseases, like the recent dengue outbreak in Samoa.
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For small islands, climate finance is about survival

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By Patricia Scotland
| Hindustan Times Verified
Worryingly, in February 2024, we breached this critical threshold. Global temperatures surpassed 1.5°C over the past 12 months, making it the hottest year on record. This increase has intensified extreme weather events, sea-level rise and other climate risks which disproportionately affect Small Island Developing States (SIDS). Despite covering only 3% of the world’s land area, SIDS are vital for humanity and the planet we share.
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For small islands, climate finance is about survival

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By Patricia Scotland
| HT Syndication
India, June 29 -- This month, sadly, more than 100 people have died from oppressive heat in India. At the recent Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting, we considered how the climate crisis is increasing the spread of vector-borne diseases, including malaria and other dangerous diseases. Commonwealth leaders have been calling for global climate action since 1989 before international negotiations even began.
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