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We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transform in 2020

Research Network & Expert

We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transform in 2020

Research Network & Expert

We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transform in 2020

Research Network & Expert

We bring the right people together to challenge established thinking and drive transform in 2020

Introduction

Empowering your harness scientific and technological

The AIS Forum welcomes collaboration with other platforms and organizations that will enrich and broaden the perspective of the Forum. It is also open to establishing triangular cooperation with prospective countries or stakeholders to achieve various global objectives, including SDGs 2030

Introduction

Empowering your harness scientific and technological

The AIS Forum welcomes collaboration with other platforms and organizations that will enrich and broaden the perspective of the Forum. It is also open to establishing triangular cooperation with prospective countries or stakeholders to achieve various global objectives, including SDGs 2030

  • Join the AISRND Centre community—researchers, experts, and practitioners united for ocean solutions and sustainable island development. bit.ly/AISRNDCentre
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How it works

The AIS Forum welcomes collaboration with other platforms and organizations that will enrich and broaden the perspective of the Forum.

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How it works

The AIS Forum welcomes collaboration with other platforms and organizations that will enrich and broaden the perspective of the Forum.

Join the community
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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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