Senior Official Meeting of the AIS Forum
The AIS Forum is commendably dedicated to enhancing collaboration and fostering innovative cooperation among Ministers and Senior Officials from Archipelagic and Island States. These gatherings provide a valuable platform for robust discussions, leading to tangible actions and the formulation of a framework to expedite collaboration.
The AIS Forum’s dedication to enhancing collaboration and fostering innovative cooperation is truly praiseworthy. The subsequent gatherings of Ministers and Senior Officials from Archipelagic and Island States have proven to be a valuable platform for robust discussions, enabling tangible actions and the formulation of a framework to expedite collaboration. The evolution of the AIS Forum into an open-ended platform signifies its adaptability and responsiveness to the evolving needs and priorities of participating countries. Collaborating seamlessly with an established regional forum allows the AIS Forum to capitalize on existing resources, expertise, and networks, amplifying the impact of its collaborative endeavors.
Moreover, the AIS Forum consistently organizes Senior Official Meetings to actively encourage and elevate collaboration. These meetings harness the potential of the blue economy and innovative solutions to address common challenges and achieve shared goals. They go a step further by mandating AIS countries to forge strategic coordination and collaboration, thereby establishing a more effective institutional framework for the AIS Forum’s enduring impact.
With 51 participating countries, the AIS Forum becomes a nexus of diverse perspectives and shared commitment to collaborative progress. The amalgamation of Ministers and Senior Officials from these nations in subsequent meetings has not only provided an invaluable platform for collective dialogue but has also spurred concrete actions and the development of a collaborative framework. The adaptability and responsiveness of the AIS Forum to the changing needs and priorities of its diverse participants are underscored by its evolution into an open-ended forum. Collaborating seamlessly with an established regional forum allows the AIS Forum to leverage the collective resources, expertise, and networks of 51 nations, amplifying the impact of its collaborative endeavors.
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.
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.
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.
Menara Thamrin, Gedung, Jl. M.H. Thamrin No.Kav. 3, RT.2/RW.1, Kb. Sirih, Kec. Menteng, Kota Jakarta Pusat, Daerah Khusus Ibukota Jakarta 10250
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