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About the episode
In this special episode of the Small Islands Big Picture podcast, the RESI directors look back on a remarkable 2025 for Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The year was filled with feel-good stories, policy wins and worrying lows in equal measure - from Cabo Verde’s historic World Cup qualification to Hurricane Melissa’s devastating impact on Jamaica, they reflect on the year’s defining events, challenges, and milestones.
This episode is also a chance to get to know the people behind RESI. The directors share their experiences visiting islands, engaging with local communities, and working on issues from climate justice and ocean governance to development finance and capacity building. Their insights reveal how global trends, from shifting aid flows to new international treaties, intersect with life and policy in SIDS.