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Why small island developing states loom large in the climate crisis

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Despite making up only 3 per cent of the world’s land area, SIDS are vital for the whole of humanity and the planet we share.

Despite making up only 3 per cent of the world’s land area, SIDS are vital for the whole of humanity and the planet we share.

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Patricia Scotland

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In the last few weeks, sadly more than 100 people have died from oppressive heat in India.

In Africa, while some countries are experiencing torrential rains, others are suffering from terrible droughts.

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