Spotlight on our Caribbean advocates pushing for SIDS issues at #CPD57 ! Gearing up for the thought-provoking #SIDS4 conference in the beautiful Antigua and Barbuda later this month. Stay tuned! Ashley Lashley CARICOM: Caribbean Community

Digital transformation is helping to increase the efficiency of public services in Small Island Developing States like Mauritius and Seychelles.

Ahead of the #SIDS4 Conference, Amanda K. Serumaga spotlights why digitalization is key for #SmallIslands . go.undp.org/ZZ8

What a pleasure to meet again Pennelope Beckles🌐 Min. of Planning and Development of 🇹🇹 .

Excited to know that she will be heading the country's delegation in the upcoming global #SIDS Conference and participating from UN Development’s main corporate event.

#SIDS 20 #SIDS 4

It can no longer be “business as usual” for Small Island Developing States ( #SIDS ).

We need to work together to change course for the sustainable development of #SmallIslands . 🌊

➡️ Learn more about a roadmap to transform SIDS at the #SIDS 4 Conference: desapublications.un.org/un-desa-voice/…

New report reveals impressive growth in internet use among #SIDS , surpassing global rates! Despite progress, barriers like infrastructure and affordability persist.
Crucial insights for #SIDS 4 #UniversalConnectivity . #ICT #DigitalAccess '
Read more👉itu.int/itu-d/reports/…

Great to see our youth representative from Barbados Ashley Lashley making excellent, insightful contributions at the #CPD57 event leading up to the #SIDS4 conference coming up later this month in Antigua and Barbuda. Our youth have a critical role in advocating for SIDS communities!

A reminder that Gaston Browne and the Government of Antigua will try and fail to suppress the people of Barbuda at the SIDS4 Conference in May. medium.com/clash-voices-f…

🇲🇻as a #sids4 faces unique challenges due to its small size, geographical isolation, & vulnerability to climate change. #SIDSConference is vital, addressing rising sea levels, disasters, sustainable development.
📍 #AntiguaandBarbuda 27- 30 May 2024
More👉un.org/smallislands

Witnessing powerful perspectives shared by Alison Drayton CARICOM: Caribbean Community ASG for Human and Social Development at the #CPD57 side event. The Caribbean is making its voice heard before the upcoming SIDS4 summit in Antigua and Barbuda. Stay tuned!

68% of the male population in #SIDS use the Internet, compared to 66% among women.

Ahead of #SIDS 4, explore the latest #ITUdata from Int’l Telecommunication Union here⬇️ #SmallIslands
itu.int/itu-d/reports/…

Thrilled to address my inaugural town hall meeting with all UN staff in 🇼🇸. Engaged staff on #SIDS4 , summit of the future, UN 2.0, our integrated support to #SDGs acceleration, efficiency agenda, One UN house, staff well-being….A privilege to serve alongside our committed staff

✅ Two islands done & one to go! State-of-the-art construction work continues as the team moves to Nanumea Island. 📌 🎯 Find out more about how TCAP is powering ahead to protect communities and food security in Tuvalu: buff.ly/3S5J8rQ #SIDS4 #ClimateAction

📌 #SIDS4 : 🇲🇺 #Mauritius Home Solar Project, Renewable Energy Promoting Social Inclusion

Learn more on #SouthSouthGalaxy : 🔗my.southsouth-galaxy.org/en/solutions/d…

🌊As #SIDS4 approaches, Li Junhua, UN DESA Head & Conference Secretary-General, spotlights the crucial role businesses play in building resilient economies in #SmallIslands .

💡Explore 3 key areas for action in the latest International Trade Centre (ITC) #TradeForum : intracen.org/news-and-event… #GlobalGoals

🌊📸 From Dominica to the to global stages, Josiah Johnson turns challenges into opportunities in international fashion photography.

Ahead of #SIDS4 , be inspired by his story and efforts to empower #SmallIslands ! 🌴🌍 news.un.org/en/story/2024/…

New #TradeForum out now!

Ahead of #SIDS 4 in Antigua & Barbuda in May, ITC shares its special edition on #SIDS – with 18 articles from SIDS thought leaders & the private sector – including Prime Ministers, conference leaders, small businesses, & many more.

UN DESA

Great to meet with Henry Puna, SG of Pacific Islands Forum, to discuss common issues for all #SIDS like climate change, cybersecurity & #ResilienceForAll . Plus, United Nations ESCAP's support for trade, investment, #Pacific2050 strategy & collaboration on the upcoming #SIDS 4 conference. #CS80

What an exciting day for Digital in Caribbean SIDS! Setting a path for #digitaltransformation in the lead up to #SIDS4 . It is great to see the momentum building and all these familiar faces together in person! UNDP Digital

Always a pleasure to greet my friend Fekitamoeloa K. Utoikamanu in #Bangkok . We discussed the upcoming #SIDS4 Forum and how United Nations ESCAP can better support #Tonga in implementing #SDGs & #2050Strategy for the Blue Pacific Continent and in its role as the next Chair of Pacific Islands Forum. #CS80

Gearing up for the #SIDS4 conference in beautiful Antigua & Barbuda! The pre-event lineup has been incredible and this one is aimed at 'Defining the pathway for Small Islands Digital States in the Caribbean'- can't wait to see what unfolds at the main event later this month!