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COST
“COST (European Cooperation in Science and Technology) is a funding organisation for research and innovation networks. Our Actions help connect research initiatives across Europe and beyond and enable researchers and innovators to grow their ideas in any science and technology field by sharing them with their peers. COST Actions are bottom-up networks with a duration of four years that boost research, innovation and careers.”
United Nations-Islands
“Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are a distinct group of 39 States and 18 Associate Members of United Nations regional commissions that face unique social, economic and environmental vulnerabilities.”
Alliance of Small Island States
“The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) is an intergovernmental organization which was established in 1990 during the Second World Climate Conference in Geneva. AOSIS plays an integral role in carrying out advocacy for small island states and influencing international environmental policy.”
European Small Islands Federation
The European Small islands Federation is the fruit of a successful cooperation between small islands communities.
European Parliament Intergroup Seas, Rivers, Islands & Coastal Areas
The Seas, Rivers, Islands and Coastal Areas Intergroup is one of the 28 Intergroups that were approved in December 2024 by the Conference of Presidents for the 10th legislature of the European Parliament. Intergroups can be formed by MEPs from any political group and any parliamentary committee with a view to holding informal exchanges of views on particular issues and promoting contact between MEPs and civil society.
Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR)
The Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions (CPMR) brings together more than 150 regional authorities from 24 countries across the European Union and beyond, representing around 200 million people. Since its creation in 1973, the CPMR has worked to ensure that the needs and interests of its member regions are reflected in EU policies with significant territorial impact.
SMILO (Small Islands Organisation)
SMILO is a non-governmental organization that supports small islands (less than 150 km²) in sustainable management of their territories and resources, encouraging sustainable development practices in areas such as water, waste, energy, biodiversity, landscape, and heritage.