Small Island Developing States (SIDs) grapple with a unique blend of geographic, demographic, economic, and environmental challenges, stemming from their small landmass, isolation, and vulnerability to climate change. This report delves into the shared vulnerabilities of SIDs, emphasizing commonalities in demographic structures and economic landscapes. With a reliance on sectors like tourism and fisheries, these nations face external shocks that intensify the delicate balance between development and environmental preservation. Displacement emerges as a critical concern for SIDs, presenting challenges of limited habitable land, potential cultural identity loss, and economic disruptions. Current legal frameworks inadequately address issues of statelessness, land tenure, and property rights, exacerbating the plight of displaced populations. In response, SIDs have undertaken strategic relocation initiatives over the past decade, prioritizing community identity, resource accessibility, and economic sustainability. Collaborative efforts among SIDs involve knowledge exchange, best practices, and technical expertise to enhance the effectiveness of these relocation projects.

Maldives, as a prominent member of SIDs, stands out with its low-lying geography, cultural diversity, and reliance on tourism and fisheries. The nation actively engages in climate advocacy, proposing innovative solutions and successfully implementing relocation projects, including artificial islands and sustainable urban development. The report underscores the urgent need for collective action, highlighting deficiencies in the international legal framework concerning climate-induced displacement. It explores normative frameworks on Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and statelessness, using scientific research to underscore the vulnerability of SIDs. The narratives of Maldives and other SIDs serve as cautionary tales, emphasizing the imperative for global cooperation in addressing climate change and building resilient societies. The report concludes by advocating for policy development grounded in ongoing discussions on statelessness, state ownership, and cultural conservation efforts, providing a

comprehensive reference for future actions amidst the uncertainties of climate change.