#SmallIslands 🏝️ are home to more than 65m people who live across more than 1,000 islands.

#SIDS4 happening this month in Antigua and Barbuda is about solving some of the most pressing challenges these communities face.

Stay updated on preparations ⬇️ buff.ly/3VTNExd

Ahead of #SIDS4 , Malta continues to encourage EU actions in support of SIDS, helping them ensure a sustainable future through effective climate action.

An insightful meeting this afternoon with Jutta Urpilainen, to discuss the latest developments on several Global Gateway…

Despite their size, Small Island Developing States are making big commitments to tackle climate change.

But they cannot win this battle alone. There is an urgent need for support to put into practice bold and crucial climate plans. Learn why: go.undp.org/ZJW #SIDS4

🐚 #SIDS countries provide us with culture, innovations, natural resources and Indigenous knowledge that play a critical role in the health of our shared society.

🌴 Learn why the #SIDS 4 Conference is a key opportunity for #SmallIslands and the world: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

At UN Trade and Development Global Supply Chain Forum in #Barbados there will be a Transport Ministerial Session with Ministers from 🇧🇧 🇧🇸 🇨🇼 🇩🇲 🇧🇿 🇸🇨 🇲🇭 🇹🇻 🇫🇯 🇲🇶 leading to a Ministerial Statement that will be sent to UN-OHRLLS #SIDS4

⚠️ Small Island Developing States include some of the most disaster-prone countries.

They are highly exposed to cyclones, floods and tsunamis – and catastrophic slow-onset hazards..

Can we save these island nations from devastation?

▶️ undrr.org/implementing-s… #SIDS4

In margins of UN ECOSOC President #Fin4Dev Forum 🇵🇹 StS for Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Nuno Sampaio met with USG Li Junhua to discuss key issues on UN development agenda, reiterating commitment to continue working together with UN DESA, namely in view of #SIDS4 and #FFD4 & #UNOC3

We must use #SIDS4 as a catalyst for these extraordinary island nations & their people to build a more resilient & sustainable future.

A future that leaves no #SmallIslands behind.

Read the #SDGs blog by UN DESA Head Li Junhua:
desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

A pleasure to meet Ruchira Kamboj & thank her as she concludes her tour of duty as PR of India🇮🇳 to 🇺🇳. I commended her for her exemplary support & for 🇮🇳's dedication to vulnerable nations. UN-OHRLLS looks forward to India at UN, NY's continued support at #SIDS4 , #LLDC3 & beyond.

Great pleasure to sit down with Ambassador Falemaka, Pacific Island Forum Delegation (Pacific Islands Forum), earlier today, and ahead of #SIDS 4 . Honoured to work in partnership with Pacific Island States ( #PIF #SIDS #climatechange #Sustainability and of course, #rugby ).

DYK- #SmallIslands 🏝 have some of the highest electricity costs in the world?

– and this is just one of the many challenges SIDS face❗

#SIDS4 is about exploring solutions to these challenges to ensure a sustainable + prosperous future for SIDS.

👉 un.org/smallislands

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Discussions also focused on UNFPA's support to 🇸🇨 in the domain of data expertise for evidence-based programming, & issues specific to #IndianOcean Islands ahead of the #SIDS4 conference in Antigua, another #ICPD30 milestone where the region will be represented.
#GlobalGoals

Was pleased to brief #LDC Ambassadors on #LLDC3 & #SIDS 4 with USG Li of UN DESA.We also discussed efforts to advance #DPoA implementation for LDCs.Grateful to Chair Nepal Mission to the UN &all Ambassadors for their commitment, & solidarity as we embark on a decade of action for #SIDS , #LLDCs .

🐚 #SIDS countries provide us with culture, innovations, natural resources and Indigenous knowledge that play a critical role in the health of our shared society.

🌴 Learn why the #SIDS 4 Conference is a key opportunity for #SmallIslands and the world: desapublications.un.org/un-de

🌍 May's Goal of the Month is Goal 15, Life on Land.
Join us in protecting biodiversity & ecosystems! And mark your calendars for these upcoming events
🔸 #2024UNCSC 🇰🇪 May 9-10
🔸 #SIDS4 🇦🇬 May 27-30
🔸 #WESP launch May 16

Full edition ➡️ bit.ly/SDGinFocus
#GlobalGoals

Digitalization is assisting Mauritius and Seychelles to deliver better public services and increase resilience to the challenges faced by Small Island Developing States.

Learn how we're supporting the countries on their digital transformation: go.undp.org/ZZ8

#SIDS4

Caribbean must support Barbuda rising at end of month. Dont forget Antigua's Gaston Browne govt since Hurricane Irma, that despicable police state leader, real estate grabber will transform Barbuda's oppression, he's led, into his own suffering at SIDS4!

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Save the Date: join us from May 27-30 for #SIDS4 , where policymakers, experts, and stakeholders converge to address the unique challenges faced by Small Island Developing States. Let's build resilience and prosperity together! 🏝️ un.org/smallislands

Faced w/ climate change, Pacific Island entrepreneurs are leading the way with homegrown solutions. Learn how local initiatives supported by UN Development - Climate Adaptation Fund are tackling food insecurity & building resilience #SIDS4 go.undp.org/Zic
#AFCIA #ClimateAction

LDC Chair PR Lok B Thapa convened the LDC Ambassadorial meeting to hear the briefings on the progress of LLDC3 and SIDS4 Conferences from Rabab Fatima and USG DESA Li Junhua. He expressed solidarity with LLDCs & SIDS and wished for the successful conclusion of these conferences.