Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are on the front line of the triple planetary crisis, which includes climate change, pollution, and biodiversity loss. These challenges are not new for the SIDS, who have been dealing with the devastating effects of climate change for decades. However, three members of the SIDS Coalition for Nature, namely Comoros, St Lucia, and Vanuatu, have found a new way to turn these challenges into opportunities and join the #GenerationRestoration movement by harnessing their sustainable blue economy potential. 

The SIDS Coalition for Nature was established with the support of UN DESA to assist the SIDS with developing partnerships. Its focus is on enabling SIDS to effectively implement and adopt the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF), with Cabo Verde, Samoa, and Seychelles leading the coalition. The collective goal of the SIDS Coalition for Nature is to advocate for SIDS' shared priorities and demands, including increased resources to achieve biodiversity targets. 

By joining the #GenerationRestoration initiative, Comoros, St Lucia, and Vanuatu have access to a global platform offering tailored solutions to address their unique requirements. Furthermore, this global movement enables the three members of the SIDS Coalition for Nature to leverage their potential for a sustainable blue economy centered on conserving and using marine and coastal resources sustainably. 

Launched as part of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration, the #GenerationRestoration initiative seeks to put an end to prevent and reverse the degradation of ecosystems worldwide. Its primary objective is to fight poverty, address climate change, and prevent the extinction of species.  

A video related to the #GenerationRestoration initiative can be watched here: