They’re small, they’re isolated and they share common challenges. They’re often referred to as Small Island Developing States, or SIDS. Representatives from this group of countries gathered last week in Vienna to discuss ways in which the IAEA could help them tackle some of these pressing issues using nuclear technology.
SIDS have small but growing populations, who depend on the ocean for their livelihood. They’re also particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, including natural disasters and rising sea levels.