Small Island Developing States; SIDS
A UN classification for small island nations facing similar sustainable development challenges.
Small Island Developing States are vulnerable to the impacts of climate change.
The United Nations implements programs to support Small Island Developing States.
Compound of 小 (small) + 島嶼 (islands) + 開発 (development) + 途上国 (developing country), a direct translation of the English term 'Small Island Developing States'.