Article: Biodiversity loss, natural disasters and Small Island Developing States

An article by Sarah Wilson considers the importance of biodiversity to Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in providing resilience and adaptability in the face of natural disasters. The article highlights cyclone "Evan", which struck the Pacific island nation of Samoa, and considers the work programme on island biodiversity under the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD).

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