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Waste to Wonders: Transforming Marine Plastic Waste into Economic Opportunity

Plastic waste has become a critical threat to our oceans, accounting for over 80% of marine pollution and impacting thousands of species and coastal livelihoods. With 10 million metric tons of plastic entering the seas each year, most of it taking 500–1,000 years to degrade, the environmental toll is staggering. Yet, innovative efforts are transforming […]

Bluepreneurs: Empowering Island Innovators for A Sustainable Future

The blue economy presents immense opportunities for archipelagic and island nations. Based on FAO data, fisheries and aquaculture contributed to 58.5 million jobs, and the value of global ocean assets makes it the 7th largest global economy, driving socio-economic growth for archipelagic and island countries while promoting environmental sustainability.  To harness this potential, the Archipelagic […]

AIS Forum Portal

Download our AISpedia Semester 1 Subscribe to our Newsletter Read our 2022 Newsletter Semester 2 Stay tuned by following our social media Instagram Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Visit our AIS Blue Hub and BEDI website AIS Blue Hub Blue Economy Development Index Research and Development The AIS Forum brings together researchers from a wide range of […]

7th SOM

Welcome to The Seventh Senior Officials Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island State (AIS) Forum   FOR DELEGATES REGISTER NOW By registering, you commit to comply with the AIS Forum Meetings rules and regulation. The delegation registration period for 6th Senior Official Meeting and 4th Ministerial Meeting is extended to 25 November 2022. Elevating AIS […]

7th SOM Zoom Link

Welcome to The Seventh Senior Officials Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island State (AIS) Forum ZOOM LINK SESSION    June, 6th 2023  – Connection check Link                  : https://bit.ly/SOM7Check Meeting ID     : 868 1979 0574 Password         : 795949 June, 7th 2023  –  The 7th Senior Official Meeting Link                  : https://bit.ly/SOM7AISForum Meeting ID      […]

AIS Youth Conference 2023

The 1st ARCHIPELAGIC AND ISLAND STATES YOUTH CONFERENCE 2023 “Bridging the Waves for the Ocean Future We Want” Youth should be a part of the solution and increase their involvement to achieve tangible results from their ocean advocacy and actions. In addition to that, it is crucial that youth in archipelagic and island states play […]

AIS R&D Conference

9-10 OCTOBER 2023 BALI, INDONESIA ARCHIPELAGIC AND ISLAND STATES (AIS) RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE 2023: ADVANCING THE BLUE FRONTIER ON INNOVATIVE OCEAN SCIENCE The oceans are an extensive and complex ecosystem that play a crucial role in regulating the climate of our planet, sustaining biodiversity, and sustaining life. However, the oceans confront a number of […]

AIS Startup Business Summit 2023

AIS STARTUP BLUE BUSINESS SUMMIT 2023: Our Ocean, Our Future: An Ocean of Solutions for the Islands States 6-11 October 2023Bali, Indonesia The blue economy provides an array of opportunities, like economic diversification, while effective marine debris management and good maritime governance ensure the long-term sustainability of ocean resources. With regards to this, investment in […]

HLM AIS Forum 2023

The 1st High-Level Meeting of the Archipelagic and Island States Forum 2023 11 October 2023 in Bali, Indonesia The First High-Level Meeting “Fostering Collaboration, Enabling Innovation. For Our Ocean, and Our Future.“ The High-Level Meeting is designed to bring officials from the top levels of government from AIS Forum participating countries together to amplify the […]

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After a sideline discussion at the Ocean Conference 2017 in New York City and a follow-up Conference on the Archipelagic and Island States Forum in Jakarta in 2017, a common understanding among AIS participating countries was born. The Archipelagic and Island States Forum was then formally established through the adoption of the Manado Joint Declaration during the first Ministerial Meeting of the participating countries on 1 November 2018.

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The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a platform designed to include island states and archipelagic countries regardless of their region, size, and development level. A global initiative that brings together 51 archipelagic and island nations to take part in a collective forum addressing challenges of ocean resource usage for sustainable economic growth, climate change resiliency, ocean pollution, emergency management, and the enhancement of sustainable fisheries.

 

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The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum stands as a visionary platform, purposefully crafted to encompass the participation of 51 diverse archipelagic and island nations from across the globe. Its overarching mission is to facilitate a collective forum aimed at addressing the pressing issue of sustainable development. Within this forum, these nations come together to forge international partnerships and foster cooperation in their shared commitment to sustainable development. By uniting their efforts and expertise, the AIS Forum plays a pivotal role in harnessing the collective power of these island states to tackle the environmental, economic, and social challenges they face while striving to build a more sustainable and interconnected world.
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Five years after the establishment of the AIS Forum, leaders from AIS countries have agreed to strengthen commitment for collaboration among nations. On 11th October 2023 in Bali, Indonesia, at the First High Level Meeting of the AIS Foru,, 32 AIS countries agreed to adopt the Leaders’ Declaration on the Solidarity of the Archipelagic and Island States. The adoption of this declaration marked a significant step for the AIS Forum to further elevate its position in the global scheme. The Declaration focuses on four collaborative areas, which are:

The AIS Forum’s role is to facilitate close cooperation between archipelagic and island states in its four working areas. The forum has fostered connections and collaborative projects through its partnerships with private enterprises, government authorities, universities, NGOs, media and global or regional organisations. This approach aims to create a network of experts, researchers and policymakers who can provide insight and support to the AIS programme.

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Knowledge to Response: Strengthening Climate Action through Ocean-Based Solutions

Bali Ocean Days 2025: Empowering Blue Technology and Sustainable Solutions for Our Ocean Future

Waste to Wonders: Transforming Marine Plastic Waste into Economic Opportunity

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Shaping Future’s Oceans: AIS Forum Backs African Youth Leading the Blue Economy Charge

AIS Forum Collaborates with the United Kingdom to Enhance the Digital Ecosystem in Coastal Areas through Indonesia Digital Ecosystem Assessment (IDEA)

VENAMBAK’s Clean Technology for Climate Smart Aquaculture

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