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Directors of ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative, Emily Wilkinson and Matt Bishop, cut to the heart of the political, economic, social and environmental challenges facing SIDS, and how their incredible people are responding to them. Every episode includes expert guests from the Caribbean, Pacific and elsewhere. To get in touch, visit https://odi.org/en/about/our-work/resilient-islands/ or send us an email to [email protected] with "small islands" in the subject line. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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- Can island-regions remain zones of peace amid rising militarisation? · 1 t. 1 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 27The maritime regions in which SIDS are located have long been considered ‘zones’ or ‘oceans of peace’. But geopolitical tension is increasingly leading to military forms of…
- The State of SIDS Report 2026 · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 26In June 2026, RESI launched the first ever “State of SIDS” report, an extensive analysis of how Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are responding to a rapidly changing global…
- Where do African SIDS fit into small-island development? · 40 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 25African Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are sometimes overlooked in global debates that tend to be dominated by the Pacific and the Caribbean. Yet across Africa’s island…
- Defending the SIDS special case: what happened at the SIDS Future Forum 2026? · 42 min. · Sæson 24 Episode 1Small Island Developing States (SIDS) have long been recognised by the United Nations as a “special case” for sustainable development. This reflects the fact that small islands…
- Have health outcomes in small islands recovered a half-decade after the Covid-19 pandemic? · 54 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 23Small islands generally did far better during the pandemic than bigger (and often richer) countries with more complex health systems. In this episode, Emily and Matt ask: what…
- Will 2026 be an even bigger year for small islands? · 54 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 22In this episode, Emily, Matt and the other RESI Directors look back on everything that happened in the world of small islands during 2025, discussing hot topics, highlights and…
- Drama and decisions: was COP30 a win for Small Islands? · 1 t. 2 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 21From momentum against fossil fuels to fires breaking out on site, COP30 was anything but routine. Held just outside Brazil’s Amazon rainforest and framed as the ‘COP of…
- Is AI a threat or an opportunity for small islands? · 45 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 20The seemingly unstoppable rise of “big data” and Artificial Intelligence is reshaping and destabilising the global economy. But where do small islands fit into this? Could…
- What does the ICJ climate change decision mean for small islands? · 58 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 19In July 2025, The International Court of Justice (ICJ) issued a unanimous advisory opinion affirming that states have legal obligations under international law to prevent…
- Protecting our oceans: is impact investing the big ticket for small islands? · 50 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 18We are witnessing a boom in new forms of financing that generate both profit for investors and a “social return” for communities. But what is “impact investing”, and why do we…
- Narrating disaster: what’s it like to live through a hurricane or volcanic eruption? · 1 t. 0 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 17Disasters are a constant part of life on islands - but outsiders often just see the stats: storm categories, earthquake scales, eruption sizes. Behind those numbers are real…
- Is gang-related violence becoming worse in small islands? · 51 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 16Small states are among the most peaceful societies, rarely experiencing war and conflict. Yet, on a per capita basis, some - especially, but not exclusively, in the…
- Navigating geopolitical upheaval: what does Trumpism 2.0 mean for SIDS? · 56 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 15President Trump’s return to the White House in 2025 signals an upheaval in global politics. ODI hosts, Emily and Matt, ask what this means for small island developing states, and…
- Smelly seaweed: could Sargassum fuel the future? · 51 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 14In recent years, many Caribbean countries have experienced a staggering influx of sargassum, a type of nuisance seaweed emanating from the Sargasso Sea in the Atlantic Ocean…
- Could a meaningful conversation on reparations support greater climate justice? · 49 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 13Intellectuals and activists have long demanded reparations for the horrors of slavery and other colonial abuses. For Small Island Developing States, these demands appear…
- How might the Bridgetown Initiative reshape the global financial architecture? · 41 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 12In this episode, Emily and Matt try to find out why it has blazed such a successful trail, what reforms might ultimately result from it, and where SIDS fit into the process…
- Uncharted waters: where do SIDS fit into the recent explosion in climate litigation? · 51 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 11Since the Paris Agreement of 2015, legal action around climate change has grown. This takes many forms, from community groups and public bodies suing oil companies, to…
- What happened at SIDS4 in Antigua and Barbuda? · 49 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 10In May 2024, the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) took place in Antigua, where leaders agreed the next ten-year roadmap for Small Island…
- Demystifying the Blue Economy: should we call Small Island Developing States “Big Ocean States” instead? · 40 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 9In recent years, the notion of the “Blue Economy” has gained traction in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) policy debates. Focusing on the often-enormous marine spaces…
- Why are so many small states turning to Citizenship by Investment (CBI) schemes? · 37 min. · Sæson 1 Episode 8Citizenship is traditionally granted by right – on the basis of birthplace or parentage – or acquired through naturalisation – on the basis of sustained residency and allegiance…
