Culture
29 Feb 2012
The 11th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII), which will convene in New York from 7-18 May 2012, will consider the special theme of "The Doctrine of Discovery: its enduring impact on indigenous peoples and the right to redress for past conquests (articles 28 and 37 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples)". [ for more information: http://sids-l.iisd.org/events/un-permanent-forum-on-indigenous-issues-11th-session/ ]
28 Feb 2012
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SIDS Policy and Practice
February 2012: A new website has been launched for Many Strong Voices (MSV), a programme linking climate change adaptation and mitigation activities in the Arctic and small islands development States (SIDS).
The objectives of MSV are to: strengthen the voice of representatives from the Arctic and SIDS in international negotiations; raise awareness about the effects of climate change on vulnerable regions; and increase understanding of the needs, solutions, and practical measures for...
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31 Jan 2012
Small island developing States have a rich and diverse culture and heritage that can be a significant asset to sustainable development. The MSI identifies cultural industries and initiatives, once developed, as a significant economic opportunity for national and regional development. This in turn, is also a way of diversifying SIDS’ economies, and a means of building resilience, particularly to external shocks. SIDS are encouraged to develop and implement national cultural policies...
