Declaration acts as catalyst for renewed commitment to sustainable development ahead of Summit of the Future
St. Johns, Antigua and Barbuda, 30 May The Fourth United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) wrapped up today in Antigua and Barbuda with unanimous support for a bold new 10-year plan of action that will deliver meaningful change for this group of vulnerable countries.
Small island developing States (SIDS) remain a special case for sustainable development because of their unique challenges, from their small size and geographic remoteness to their narrow resource and export base, which makes them vulnerable to shocks and crises.
Many SIDS are still reeling from the double shocks of the global financial cri…
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