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| founder             = [[#Formation|Kenkyō Declaration]]
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The '''Group of Island Nations''' (GIN) is a multinational organisation on [[Eurth]]. Its members discuss common socio-economical topics challenges as economic development, trade and shipping, ecology, fishing, etc. As island nations, the organisation's members share similar opportunities, concerns, and solutions which are markedly different from other, land-based [[Eurth#Countries|Eurthican countries]].<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/5255-group-of-island-nations/ Group of Island Nations] (7 December 2018)</ref>

== Formation ==

The 1960s-1970s period on [[Eurth]] was a difficult time for many island nations. The [[Second Argic War]] (1968-1974) had many negative consequences, including rising energy prices and its effect on their shipping costs. The Group of Island Nations expected their combined influence could pressure the [[Oil Producing Eurthican Countries]] to again lower these energy prices. The first (informal) meeting took place in {{date|May 1974}} in [[Mitō]]. It was the first international conference without continental powers, attended by King Tomasso from the [[Sunset Sea Islands]] and [[Michael Cancio]] from [[Salvia]]. They, along with a host of other heads of state and government, effectively amplified the plight of many islands' state of peril. They also vowed to no longer get involved in ‘Great War’ logic. The [[#Formation|Kenkyō Declaration]] was an incredibly optimistic moment of fraternity, solidarity, and pacifism.<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/5346-when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-gin-and-tonic/?do=findComment&comment=40013388 Chapter 1: the Nakazima Declaration] (8 May 2019)</ref> This resulted in the Group of Island Nations' formation and the appointment of its first secretary-general.<ref>[https://www.europans.com/topic/5346-when-life-gives-you-lemons-make-gin-and-tonic/ When life gives you lemons, make GIN and tonic] (9 March 2019)</ref>

== Leadership ==

The Group of Island Nations is led by the Secretary-General. This person is appointed to a two-year term by a simple majority vote of the member countries. The Secretary-General is responsible for organising the conference. Current and previous Secretaries-General include:

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* 1974: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Mitō}}
* 1976: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Sanctum Imperium Catholicum}}
* 1978: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Oyus}} (TBR)
* 1980: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Sunset Sea Islands}}
* 1982: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Orioni}}
* 1984: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Llalta}}
* 1986: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Miiros}}
* 1988: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Seylos}}
* 1990: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Gallambria}}
* 1992: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Safiloa}} (TBR)
* 1994: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Mitō}}
* 1996: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Sanctum Imperium Catholicum}}
* 1998: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Orioni}}
* 2000: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Oyus}} (TBR)
* 2002: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Yosai}}
* 2004: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Andalla}}
* 2006: Mr/s $personName of TBD
* 2008: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Rhava}} (TBR)
* 2010: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Mevraq}} (TBR)
* 2012: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Llalta}}
* 2014: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Gallambria}}
* 2016: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Miiros}}
* 2018: Mr/s $personName of {{flag|Mitō}}
* 2020: Mrs [[Miyo Okage]] of {{flag|Esonice}}
* 2022: Mr/s $personName of TBD<ref>OOC. The position of Secretary-General for 2022-2024 was proposed to [[Safiloa]]. Unfortunately, they left, so their candidacy is no longer considered canon.</ref>
* 2024: 50th anniversary
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== Members ==

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# {{flag|Akwisia}}
# {{flag|Alvernia}}
# {{flag|Andalla}}
# {{flag|Apuni}}
# {{flag|Ayubi}}
# {{flag|Bainbridge Islands}}
# {{flag|Burkini}}
# {{flag|Damak Var}}
# {{flag|Esonice}}
# {{flag|Florentia}}
# {{flag|Gaellicia}}
# {{flag|Galahinda}}
# {{flag|Gallambria}}
# {{flag|Giokto}}
# {{flag|Goankok}}
# {{flag|Hexanesa}}
# {{flag|Kolhar}}
# {{flag|Konalani}}
# {{flag|Kori-Chi}}
# {{flag|Llalta}}
# {{flag|Miiros}}
# {{flag|Mikochi}}
# {{flag|Mitō}}
# {{flag|Niederoestereich}}
# {{flag|Orioni}}
# {{flag|Oyussa}}
# {{flag|Rhava}}
# {{flag|Rohini}}
# {{flag|San Ba}}
# {{flag|San Giorgio}}
# {{flag|San Jorge}}
# {{flag|Sanctum Imperium Catholicum}}
# {{flag|Seylos}}
# {{flag|Sunset Sea Islands}}
# {{flag|Tarua}}
# {{flag|Yosai}}
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== References ==

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[[Category:Organisations (Eurth)]]
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