The Archipelagic and Island States (AIS) Forum is a platform designed to include island states and archipelagic countries regardless of their region, size, and development level. A global initiative that brings together 47 archipelagic and island nations to take part in a collective forum addressing challenges of ocean resource usage for sustainable economic growth, climate change resiliency, ocean pollution, emergency management, and the enhancement of sustainable fisheries.
Through the acceptance of the Manado Joint Declaration, the delegates of the archipelagic and island states agreed to strengthen commitments to be part of a collaborative action to address their common challenges. The Declaration focuses on four collaborative areas, which are:
