Statehood guaranteed? Contributions of sinking small island developing states to global governance

Examines the position of sinking Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

From:
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
Published
14 November 2025
Document Type:
Research Paper
Theme:
Governance and Conflict
First published:
27 May 2025
Authors:
Moens, M.

Abstract

This report examines the distinctive position of sinking Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a group of 39 States, located in the Caribbean, the Pacific, the Atlantic, the Indian Ocean, and the South China Sea.

This research is supported by the Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform (PeaceRep).

Citation

Moens M. ‘Statehood guaranteed? Contributions of sinking small island developing states to global governance’ [The Future Voices Series], The Peace and Conflict Resolution Evidence Platform, University of Edinburgh, 2025

Statehood guaranteed? Contributions of sinking small island developing states to global governance

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Published 14 November 2025
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