Source · Select Committees · International Development Committee
Recommendation 20
20
Accepted
Provide annual direct funding to Alliance of Small Island States Secretariat for advocacy work.
Recommendation
The Government should consider providing a small amount of direct funding annually to the Alliance of Small Island States Secretariat to support its work of amplifying SIDS’ collective voice in international fora. The 4th SIDS Conference in May presents the ideal forum at which to announce this. (Paragraph 61) Gender
Government Response Summary
The government states it has already provided financial support to the AOSIS Secretariat for several years, including £471,000 in 2023-24, and is currently negotiating the next round of support, though no announcement was made at the 4th SIDS Conference due to the pre-election period.
Government Response
Accepted
HM Government
Accepted
Partly Agree 23. The FCDO has already provided financial support to AOSIS for several years and is currently agreeing the next round of support with Palau, the incoming AOSIS Chair for 2025–26. This support to date has included £471,000 in 2023–24, including funding for ocean and sustainable development advisers and preparatory events for the UN 4th SIDS Conference. Due to the timing of the pre-election period, the UK delegation did not make any financial announcements at the UN 4th SIDS Conference.