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2 | This file contains inputs from non-governmental organizations, civil society organizations, academic institutions, the scientific community, the private sector, philanthropic organizations and other actors and other stakeholders for the global online stakeholder consultation to support preparations for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4). The United Nations does not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any advice, opinion, statement or other information provided through this online consultation. Our office reserves the right to delete any content/input that is not aligned with the United Nations Charter and/or the principles and purposes of the SIDS4 Conference. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Name of organization | Organization website | Please indicate which sector your organization belongs to. | Please indicate the region in which your organization is headquartered. | Please indicate the country in which your organization is headquartered. | Please indicate the region in which your organization operates. *Check all that apply. | Please specify the SIDS country/countries in which your organization operates. *Check all that apply. | If your organization operates in SIDS countries that are Associate Members of the Regional Commissions, please specify which countries. *You can access the list of associate members at the bottom of this page. | Please indicate at what level your organization operates. *Check all that apply. | What are the five major challenges currently faced by Small Islands Developing States that should be discussed in depth during SIDS4? *Please select up to five topics. | Policy recommendation 1: Please indicate the main topic(s) your first policy recommendation refers to. | Policy recommendation 1: Please describe your first policy recommendation to support SIDS and to create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving their sustainable development priorities, that could be promoted at SIDS4. *(Max. 2,800 characters) | Policy recommendation 2: Please indicate the main topic(s) your first policy recommendation refers to. | Policy recommendation 2: Please describe your second policy recommendation to support SIDS and to create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving their sustainable development priorities, that could be promoted at SIDS4. *(Max. 2,800 characters) | Name of the initiative: | Country(ies) where the initiative is implemented: | Description: *(Max. 2,000 characters) | Partners: | Key words/SDGs: | Reference links: | What is your main message to world leaders and other stakeholders on strengthening the ability of SIDS to achieve their sustainable development priorities and to renew the political commitment of the international community to support them in this undertaking? *Please answer in the form of a one-sentence pitch that could be quoted in the summary report (max. 280 characters). | Would you like to suggest potential actions that could be taken to facilitate more meaningful, diverse and effective stakeholder engagement during SIDS4? *(Maximum 1,000 characters) | |||||
4 | ShipWrecked Lab | https://www.facebook.com/Shipwreckedlab | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Oceania | Fiji | Pacific | Fiji | Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. access to disaster-related funding and unlocking private investments), Transfer of technology | Moving forward on disaster risk reduction and climate actions, including loss and damage, Advancing real and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening long-term capacity building | GreenReovery for PSIDs The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic has been enormous and most challenging to PSIDs on the backdrop of limited resource base available to them on land, coupled with the decreasing biodiversity, scarcity of water, land management challenges, extensive spatial dispersal of some island groupings, the onset of sea-level rise and climate change. The pandemic is also inextricably intertwined with the global environment both in terms of its origin and its implications for environmental outcomes and the future well-being of societies around the world. it is essential to fully utilize this opportunity to make it a green recovery. Already, researchers are inferring broad lessons from the COVID-19 pandemic about how to respond to climate change but ongoing efforts are needed to map the context-specific links between climate action and COVID recovery so that focus on one does not reduce capacity for the other. Another important aspect of the Green Recovery for PSIDs is the need to focus on people’s wellbeing, including their resilience capacity (in terms of the impacts of climate change), nutrition (including access to and choice to consume unprocessed, health-promoting foods), and education (on the principles of the green economy and green growth). Cleaner air, healthier water, effective waste management, and enhanced biodiversity protection reduce the vulnerability of communities to pandemics and improve resilience. These factors also have the potential to boost economic activity, generate income, create new green jobs, and reduce inequalities. | There are many challenges to building resilience in Pacific SIDS. We at the PIDF are working with a wide range of partners to address those challenges, which will require additional support from the international community if they are to be overcome. In order to reduce persistent vulnerabilities and build resilience, there is a need for a development pathway that results in improved human well-being and social equity, while significantly reducing environmental damage. We believe that this preferred development pathway is the blue/green economy. Yes, support from the international community for education and adaptation efforts will enable Pacific SIDS to establish and grow blue/green economies. The value in the blue/green economy is that its benefits are exponential; climate-friendly government policies, business behaviour, and community action increase the resilience of societies. I would like to see all Pacific SIDS better supported to develop blue/green economies that will increase their capacity to recover from the global pandemic and proactively manage the impacts of climate change. Building resilience in Pacific SIDS will be a lengthy process; but the will to achieve this has been demonstrated, and some initiatives are already underway, but the world must recognize that the Pacific SIDS are living with the impacts of climate change now and need to use their limited resources to save lives and livelihoods. The global community needs to step up and provide greater support for resilience-building in the Pacific. | SSC in the Pacific | Currently with twelve country members and two regional organizations as members, the PIDF serves as a multilateral and multi-stakeholder organizationfocusing on a distinctive Pacific model of green growth in blue economies, aligned to sustainable development goals (SDGs).The organization became a permanent observer to the United Nations General Assembly in December 2016 and is also member of the Inter-agency Consultative Group on SIDS. The PIDF was also designed with South-South Cooperation (SSC) in mind as, stated in its charter, one of itsfunctions is to “serve as the Pacific regional counterpart for the south-south groupings and other regional and international arrangements…” In order to do so, the PIDF has built partnerships with the United Nations Office for South South Cooperation (UNOSSC) and the Office for Small Island Developing States, as well as implemented activities with, and accessed funding from, Global South partners. | https://www.humandevelopmentforum.org/digital/A-Better-World-Vol-7/34/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3OLDjq02urecbJBGr57qludoW5P59fRuwauIfM28Q6ncqF_hxnL8bfTwk | Our challenges are shared and so should be our solutions. For SIDs these solutions are nature based that can be scale-able and replicable in building island resilience. | Have a SIDs investment forum to be the platform for matchmaking where solutions are identified in readiness form for piloting/scaling up. | ||||||||||
5 | SMILO | www.smilo-program.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | France | All SIDS regions | Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tomé and Principe, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | New-Caledonia | Global, Regional, National, Local | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. access to disaster-related funding and unlocking private investments), Access to long-term capacity building, Youth engagement | Addressing SIDS vulnerabilities | Need to build biodiversity and climate strong communities. Dialogue with non SIDS countries is needed to push forward island voices! | Develop mechanism allowing direct investment in the beneficiary country (not necessarily through implementing agencies and organizations) | Small islands labelling process led by SMILO | 20 countries across Europe, Mediterranean, West Africa, Indian Ocean, South-Est Asia : SIDS and other islands in non-sids countries | The SMILO Label helps recognise islands involved in a continuous improvement process which includes several steps: establishing an Island Committee that represents all stakeholders of the area adhering to the SMILO philosophy and committing to the certification process developing a territory diagnosis as well as defining the issues and priorities of the island assessing its interim condition of identifying efforts already provided by the island as well as its commitment to the process implementing measures that contribute to achieving the priority objectives of the island carrying out a final assessment to obtain the label maintaining efforts to improve the sustainability of the area and to keep the label Throughout this process, several tools are available to the islands: strategic and technical support is provided through the availability of experts/facilitators, good practice sheets, participation in Technical workshops, and inter-island meetings when eligible (criteria depending on the project), they can have access to the Islands Fund in order to finance measures to achieve priority objectives | Conservatoire du littoral, GLISPA, CPMR, UNESCO MAB, France Development Agency, Blue Fondation | SDG14, islands, resilience, sustainable, biodiversity, climate, concrete actions | Sustainable development of small islands (states and beyond) requires concrete and practical actions to be told, presesented, transfered, etc to explicite the global sustainable, climate and biodiversity goals | Dialogue between smaller and bigger islands (states and beyond) to build an even bigger community, for islands to be heard, so that islands can ispire other territories, in coastal areas and further. | |||||||
6 | Centre d'accompagnement des alternatives locales de developpement | https://www.caald.org | Indigenous Peoples | Africa | Cameroon | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | All SIDS | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Formuler un plan de travail sur le theme avec les parties aux niveaux communautaire, local, regional et internationaux pour redimensionner les actions de developpement durable. | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Formuler un plan de travail sur le theme avec les parties aux niveaux communautaire, local, regional et international pour redimensionner les actions de developpement durable. | Strategies de developpement participatif du SIDS | All SIDS | Le plan de travail sur le theme a pour elements : 1. Composante, 2. Resultats, 3. Indicateurs, 4. Activites, 5. Methode de collecte/moyens de verification, 6. Periode de realisation/calendrier, 7. Responsabilite, 8. Lieu, 9. Budget/Logistique. | Organisation porteur projet, ONU, Etat membre, Administration locale, organisations partenaires, bailleurs de fonds, associations locales, autorites traditionnelles et religieuses. | developpement, inclusif, participatif et durable conformement a l'Agenda 2030 et Objectifs de Developpement Durable (ODD). | https://fb.watch/cKjaNucTo7/ | Volonte politique de formuler un plan de travail sur le theme avec les parties aux niveaux communautaire, local, regional et international pour redimensionner les actions de developpement durable. | Volonte politique de formuler un plan de travail sur le theme avec les parties aux niveaux communautaire, local, regional et international pour redimensionner les actions de developpement durable conformement a l'Agenda 2030 et les ODD, l'Accord de Paris, le Programme d'Action de Doha, de Sendai, SAMOA, etc... | |||||
7 | Ahta organization | N/A | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Kenya | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Kenya | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the Ocean and the promotion of blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Major points it's definitely networking and partnership | Youth-related policies and engagement | Ahta | Kenya | Not worth | Government, other organization prom | Promotion equality | makoriadvocacy@gmail.com | Accountability and hopefully confirm transperance | Absolutely best | ||||||
8 | NEDUCHUKS MULTI BUSINESS CONCEPT | https://www.facebook.com/103722205429951 | Business & Industry | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Bahamas, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Maldives, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Seychelles | Seychelles ,. Jamaica , Grenada | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Climate Change Mitigation Measures , Conservation and Preservation of Biodiversity and Ocean Ecosystem , Youth Training and Empowerment , Gender Inclusivity. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Support Grants , Debt management , Ending Poverty and Hunger | Free Youth Training and Empowerment | Jamaica , Grenada , Seychelles | Training and Empowerment of Youths annually , most especially females | DAMEK | Ending Hunger and Poverty , Gender Inclusivity , Partnership the Achieve the Goals. | https://www.facebook.com/103722205429951 | It is not over Until It is over. | Proactive meetings and sessions | |||||
9 | PRIMMAR-PROGRAMA para una RED INTEGRAL MODULAR MUNDIAL de ASENTAMIENTOS RURALES | primmar.blogspot.com | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | Argentina | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | All SIDS countries | Orientada a todos los estados continentales e insulares en apoyo a zonas y colectivos humanos marginales y marginados, o con distintas carencias materiales, sociales, afectivas y de otras ìndoles. | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Issues connected with graduation from LDC status, Poverty eradication and hunger | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Basados en nuestra Propuesta del PROGRAMA para una RED INTEGRAL MODULAR MUNDIAL de ASENTAMIENTOS RURALES, instamos a lograr "reservas terrestres" para dar anclaje a los predios de "aras" (asentamientos rurales autosuficientes), en las zonas màs elevadas de los estados insulares (en lo posible a màs de 10 metros sobre el nivel del mar), en aproximadamente 20 hectàreas, cada 1000 habitantes de los aras, ocupando un promedio del 3% màs o menos de la poblaciòn autòctona, reservando màs o menos, alrededor de un 30% para la autosuficiencia alimentaria, un 10% para los espacios habitables, un 10% para servicios generales, espacios recreativos, emprendimientos, reservas y dispositivos energèticos e hìdricos, reciclado, reparaciòn y reutilizaciòn de materiales y otras actividades, 20% para espacios abiertos y de circulaciòn, 10% para espacios de estacionamiento vehicular y cementerio y un 20% de àreas naturales intocables. Todo en aras de una mejor Calidad de Vida para las poblaciones beneficiadas, a muy bajo costo y en Armonìa con el Ambiente. Màs info en: primmar.blogspot.com | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity, Capacitaciòn a grupos de beneficiarios en todas las àreas vitales de los asentamientos propuestos por primmar.blogspot.com | Ofrecer la posibilidad de crear un "Equipo Multidisciplinar Organizador", munido de un "Contexto Holìstico General Difusor de nuestro Programa", a su vez que canalizador de los recursos generales necesarios para materializar la Propuesta en Gran Escala Universal, para lograr que alrededor de 2050, unos 1000 millones de beneficiarios, se conviertan en los pioneros, habitantes de los aras, en aproximadamente 200 mil kilòmetros cuadrados en todo el Planeta. Màs info en: primmar.blogspot.com | PRIMMAR-PROGRAMA para una RED INTEGRAL MODULAR MUNDIAL de ASENTAMIENTOS RURALES | Argentina | Partimos de pequeñas experimentaciones en nuestra "Casa-Base" en las afueras de Capilla del Monte, Còrdoba, Argentina, orientadas a ensayar nuevas tècnicas agrìcolas intensivas, ecològicas y respetuosas del Ambiente, a travès de un invernadero en curso, utilizaciòn de agua pluvial, cocina y calefacciòn a leña, internet comunitario y provisiòn de energìa solar, ademàs uso de "sanitario seco", compostaje general, ensayo de sistemas de bajo coste de ahorro hìdrico, reciclado de materiales, construcciones en fibro-cemento y otros materiales econòmicos y ecològicos, todo combinado en un entorno natural hermoso con vista al Cerro Uritorco. Màs info en: primmar.blogspot.com | Malena Monge-Josè y Marcelo Rivadero, Gretel Illica y otres. | asentamientos rurales autosuficientes, Alimentaciòn Natural, Agricultura Regenerativa, Hambre Extremo, Pobreza Extrema, Hacinamiento Habitacional, Violencia General, Degradaciòn Ambiental, Autoconstrucciòn, Recreaciòn Comunitaria, Desarrollo Humano, Acciòn por el Clima, Inmigrantes, Refugiados, Homeless, Comunidades Solidarias. | primmar.blogspot.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HvZW4aVi40, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BETS0KlkDQY, https://chat.whatsapp.com/BmxOTLRR2UXHhh9x0eHqBc, https://t.me/contactoprimmar | Los pequeños estados insulares, corren peligro de quedar aislados y anegados por las aguas del derretimiento polar, y otros desastres naturales y artificiales, ES URGENTE, aplicar recetas y propuestas como las que realizamos en: primmar.blogspot.com | Efectuar un listado, tipo Excel o de tablas u otro diseño donde figuren los enlaces y breves descripciones de Propuestas como primmar.blogspot.com, y por todos los medios posibles lograr una amplia cobertura mediàtica que multiplique por millones nuestras informaciones, organizàndonos para gestar los recursos necesarios y trabajar con los futuros interesados en ser beneficiarios de las propuestas, de manera de lograr realmente "cambios participativos". No hay tanto tiempo, y las transformaciones son necesarias, AHORA. Muchas Gracias! | ||||||
10 | Beyond Borders Media | www.beyondbordersmedia.com | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Europe | The Netherlands | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | All SIDS countries | Global | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Employment, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Knowledge is available everywhere online, but still does not find its way to where it is needed most. Bringing knowledge about conservation, restauration and sustainable development should reach the people who live in the least developed areas. | ||||||||||||||||
11 | African Youth Movement | https://www.unccd.int/cso/african-youth-movement | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions, Pacific | Vanuatu | Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Education | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Access to fair trade and investment | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Access to finance for small scale and entrepreneurial initiative | Nigeria Vanuatu Trade Commission | Nigeria, Vanuatu | The SDGs defines international trade as “an engine for inclusive economic growth and poverty reduction, [that] contributes to the promotion of sustainable development”. In the aftermath of COVID 19, sustainable trade between people can catalyse recoveries of nations from the pandemic.Ongoing trade has shown the potential to create jobs and mitigate the impact of COVID 19 and future eventualities. Topics in this proposal include: Creating a safety net for farmers in trade (Rita Oyoku, Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu to Nigeria), Combat Climate Change and its impacts on farmers (Uwem OTU, VP, Global NGO Executive Committee), | Office of the Trade Commissioner of Vanuatu to Nigeria, African Youth Movement | Trade, Climate Change, Gender Equality, Disabled People / SDGs 17 | We need to liberalise trade to give fair and equal access to poorer countries whilst empowering them with the technology and tools to build shock absorbers and resilience to climate change. | Mini conferences, debates and competitive activities featuring youths could help. Such could focus of photo competition on impact and dangers of climate change as well as essay competition or might even be a Hackathon or podcast | |||||||
12 | Voice of The Vulnerable | https://www.facebook.com/VoiceOfTheVulnerables | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Nigeria | National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Social issues like Poverty should be eliminated at all cost. Then, the Ocean should be protected and blue Economy enhanced, because that's the future. Finance from global south to improve access to funds and debt reduction should be held at high priority. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Youth and Women should be incorporated in the affairs of the economy for growth and development. Digitalization and capacity building is so inevitable for sustainable development to happen. | Voice of The Vulnerable | Nigeria | Adding voice to ending Black Soot situation which was as a result of the impact of Climate Change. Organized Rallies, Climate Strikes and engaging Relevant Stakeholders to fight against Climate Change through enabling capacities of Youths, Women and Host Communities towards ending Fossil Fuel activities in Rivers State Communities of Nigeria. | Sunrise Project | Black Soot, Climate Action, Youths, Women, Quality Education, Partnership, | https://phwakawakahome.wordpress.com/2019/09/27/global-climate-strike-day-in-port-harcourt/ | Prioritize ending Poverty and the Impact of Climate Change for the SIDS by financing debts, Quality Education and involve Youths and Women in decision making. | Issues on ending the impact of Climate Change should be taken seriously. Also financing debts to minimize the burden on the SIDs. Youths and Women should be prioritize in decision making. | |||||
13 | Unité de Développement Constructif | www.geologie.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haïti | Caribbean | Haiti | Haïti | Global | Resilience to natural disasters, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Education, Transfer of technology, Data access and capacity | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Let's save the city of Saint Louis du Nord together | Haïti | *UDC* Constructive Development Unit is a non-profit humanitarian association whose objective is to promote the emergence of the population in precarious situations towards a maximum life. This mission will be done on the social, economic and environmental level. At the SVP level, we are always interested in supporting the needs of people in difficulty. As part of this conference we would like to ask for support to the city of Saint Louis du Nord (North-West, Haiti) of the coastal areas on the verge of disappearing. THANKS. | First, allow me to congratulate you on the various works that have already been carried out. My friends, one of the serious problems we have in Haiti is the collapse of our coastal areas. The city of Saint Louis du Nord where I now live is in a dangerous situation. the state is completely absent, the population meanwhile are in great difficulty. In this sense we would like the world to come and help us in this tragedy. | Certainly, we would like to see the world come to the aid of the city of Saint Louis du Nord. Just like in other cities in difficulty. THANKS. | ||||||||||
14 | ICW kenyachapter | www.icwkenyachapter.org | Women Organization | Africa | kenya | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Northerm region | Local | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Gender equality, Access to long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | we need to lobby and mobilize resoures on gender equality and empering women and girls improving access to health service and education | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Un women | kenya | we need to talen lead to transforming our community led drive to people at grassroots level | un women | equity resoures | yes | our summunty is to unity and work together as team for cjanginging in our community led drive programeers | we need inclunde in decision making table and meaningfull invovment at all level | ||||||
15 | NCD University of Papua New Guinea | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090628016763 | Education & Academic Entities | Oceania | National Capital District | Pacific | Papua New Guinea | Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Poverty eradication and hunger, Employment, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement | As per mentioned as Youth- related policies. Papua New Guinea as about 65 percent of population falls under the age of 15 to 35 years old. This is an alarming bulk of youth, out those 65 percent only 20 percentage are studying or working. Which leaves the other 45 percent unemployed and involving in illicit activity. PNG Government as tried for past few years ways to manage by engaging in Small Medium Entrepreneur (SME) however, this did not have the solution to Youths problems. Therefore, I believe that it is my ideology that we need external Influence from other countries which may be have overcome this issue. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Pacific Islander as been facing lists of issues and Changes one of them is Ocean. Papua New Guinea is suited in the gate to Asia and Western Australia with unique geographical settings of rain forest and clean ocean. For past few decades. Our oceans have been affected foreign fishing vessels and dynamite fishing by big companies like, ExxonMobil for clearing path for ships and Wharf establishment. In doing so this caused catastrophic damages to marine life, and destroying coral life. My of reefs are contaminated with oil spill and other rubbish dumped from gaint cargo ships. Therefore, I kindly affirm if our Government go blind with this than it should be addressed by other NGO's or stakeholders. | Commemorate the UN 2023 Water Conference | Japan | I attended the meeting on Zoom at 12 June, 2023. The main discussion panel was how to manage the rain water and recycle it to near by agriculture fields and Twons. | UN Sustainable Development | Water Conservation | https://www.facebook.com/100064747773776/posts/pfbid02FtukgcZSCjz1FTaK4H7gdXxfScm7dDB41X7FzoxbtHNT5pEgrQYSLyJFYUNcg3dJl/?app=fbl | There is far more greater things can be achieved if the whole World can Work together on same page. | Yes, having been mentioned there are so much that we can contribute in a small way. Our oceans and planet is dying and we are overusing our natural resources and green house effect and so on. However, humanity is developing and growing as the population reaches 9 billion. There so measures that we can do to control over use or our resources. Such as; 1. Replanting - If a tree is cut down than replant with 10. 2. Government agency - Needs to carefully monitor all the EEZ of oceans odd vessels and unidentified ships so me checked and confirmed it's purposes and reasons for sailing on Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZ). 3. Mining Wast - Mining Wast should be careful deposited on deginated port. Which the Health Workers and Inspection negligen. There so much that I would go on elobrate. But for further information. Many small island nation are riched and in reason, that's need certain frame Work and strategies. | ||||||
16 | Green Mentors | https://greenmentors.in/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | India | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Dominican Republic, Fiji, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Micronesia (Federated States of), Papua New Guinea | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Education, Employment, Overcoming the digital divide | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | With responsible education, we can imagine responsible nations, and with responsible governments, we can ensure a sustainable future for SIDS. The first policy recommendation for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) is to prioritize and invest in responsible education aligned with sustainable development goals and addressing SIDS's specific needs and challenges. Responsible education is the only solution to all challenges Small Island Developing States face today, which can be achieved through the following actions: Curriculum development: SIDS should review and update its curriculum to integrate sustainable development principles and themes, including climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and disaster risk reduction. Teacher training and professional development: SIDS should invest in teacher training and professional development programs to equip educators with the necessary knowledge and skills to deliver quality education on sustainable development. Partnerships and knowledge sharing: SIDS should foster partnerships with regional and international organizations, academic institutions, and NGOs to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices in responsible education. Community engagement and experiential learning: SIDS should promote community engagement and opportunities for students to connect classroom learning with real-world issues, including field trips, community service projects, and collaboration with local organizations and businesses. Education infrastructure and technology: SIDS should invest in modern education infrastructure and leverage technology to enhance access to quality education, which includes providing schools with adequate facilities, resources, and technology tools for effective teaching and learning. Education for sustainable livelihoods: SIDS should emphasize integrating sustainable livelihood skills and vocational training into their education systems, including promoting entrepreneurship and vocational courses in sustainable sectors that provide practical skills for sustainable livelihoods. Responsible education is essential for building a sustainable future in SIDS, equipping students with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to address their unique challenges. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | The second policy recommendation to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving their sustainable development priorities is to focus on renewable energy transition and energy efficiency. SIDS often faces significant challenges regarding energy security, high energy costs, and heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels. By prioritizing the transition to renewable energy sources, such as solar, wind, and hydropower, and improving energy efficiency, SIDS can reduce its dependence on expensive and environmentally harmful fossil fuels while creating sustainable and resilient energy systems by following recommendations. Establish renewable energy targets: SIDS should set ambitious targets to drive the transition towards cleaner and more sustainable energy sources. These targets should be specific to each country's available renewable resources and aligned with their sustainable development priorities. Develop enabling policy frameworks: Governments of SIDS should create supportive policy frameworks that encourage investment in renewable energy projects. This includes providing incentives such as tax breaks, feed-in tariffs, and streamlined regulations for renewable energy developers. Clear and transparent rules and regulations will help attract private sector investments in renewable energy infrastructure. Enhance capacity building and technology transfer: SIDS often needs more technical expertise and resources to implement renewable energy projects. International cooperation and partnerships can be crucial in providing capacity-building programs, knowledge sharing, and technology transfer. Strengthen energy efficiency measures: Alongside renewable energy deployment, SIDS should prioritize energy efficiency measures to reduce overall energy demand, including promoting energy-efficient building designs, implementing energy-efficient appliances and equipment, and adopting energy management systems. Energy audits and awareness campaigns can help identify and address energy wastage in various sectors. Mobilize climate finance: SIDS often faces financial constraints in implementing renewable energy projects. Increased international support in mobilizing climate finance, including grants, concessional loans, and climate funds, can help overcome these financial barriers. Donor countries and international financial institutions should allocate adequate resources to support SIDS's sustainable energy transition. By focusing on renewable energy transition and energy efficiency, SIDS can improve energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and enhance their resilience to climate change. | Responsible education for sustainable future | India | Responsible education accepts the accountability of pupils and the responsibility of the planet. Responsible education is an approach to education that aims to equip learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and values necessary to contribute to a sustainable and equitable future. It goes beyond traditional academic subjects and incorporates sustainable development, environmental stewardship, social justice, and global citizenship themes. Responsible education emphasizes holistic and interdisciplinary learning, encouraging students to understand the interconnectedness of social, economic, and environmental issues. It promotes critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity, enabling students to analyze complex problems and develop innovative solutions. One of the critical aspects of responsible education is its focus on experiential learning and community engagement. It encourages students to apply their knowledge and skills in real-world contexts, collaborating with local communities and organizations to address local challenges. This approach fosters students' sense of responsibility, empathy, and active citizenship. Furthermore, responsible education recognizes the importance of equity and inclusion. It strives to ensure that education is accessible to all learners, regardless of their background or abilities. It promotes gender equality, cultural diversity, and respect for human rights, fostering inclusive learning environments that celebrate and value the uniqueness of every individual. Responsible education aims to empower learners to become agents of positive change in their communities and beyond. It seeks to cultivate a sense of environmental and social responsibility, ethical decision-making, and a lifelong commitment to sustainability. By integrating responsible education principles into educational systems, societies can nurture informed and engaged citizens who actively contribute to a more sustainable and just world. | Green Mentors INC USA | All SDGs | https://greenmentors.in/ | Transform the education to transform the future . Responsible education plays a crucial role in strengthening the ability of Small Island Developing States (SIDS) to achieve their sustainable development priorities in every way and every day. Responsible education changes human behaviors with nature and natural resources. It builds an accountable community that innovates sustainable solutions for every challenge and empowers SIDS to build the future of their choices. Responsible education strengthens the ability of SIDS to achieve its sustainable development priorities by creating a knowledgeable and empowered population. It promotes a deep understanding of sustainability challenges, enhances local capacities, encourages innovation, and fosters community engagement. | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) can take various actions to promote responsible education and integrate sustainability principles into their education systems. Here are some potential moves that SIDS can consider: SIDS can review and update their education curricula to incorporate sustainability themes, such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable energy, and disaster risk reduction. SIDS can invest in teacher training programs focusing on responsible education and sustainable development. SIDS can foster partnerships with regional and international organizations, academic institutions, and NGOs to exchange knowledge, experiences, and best practices in responsible education. SIDS can invest in sustainable infrastructure and resources to support responsible education. | ||||||
17 | Inter American University of Puerto Rico | www.metro.inter.edu | Education & Academic Entities | Latin America and the Caribbean | Puerto Rico | Caribbean | All SIDS countries | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Education | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | States and organization within an state should develop plans and practices that prepare their citizens to major changes in climates that could put in danger lives and properties of the vulnerable populations. The plans should adapt populations to survive in at least a six month horizon | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | State should limit their external financing specially in areas related with long horizon stability. | External Financial diversification and caution is essential to long term prosperity | |||||||||||||
18 | Africa Development Interchange Network - ADIN | adinetwork.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Cameroon | All SIDS regions | Antigua and Barbuda, Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Sao Tomé and Principe, Singapore, Timor-Leste | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Empowering SIDS citizen to face the SDGs is a must and must be part of all policy agenda. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | There should always be resources set aside to adress disasters and climate change issues. For that purpose, all non-SIDS nation shoul give a smal contribution. | SDGs Monitoring Review and Accountability Framework (MRAF) in Africa | Cameroon ; Tazania | The initiative consists in triggering participatory governance with involvement of all grassroots citizens to make sure that beside the known traditional local covernance structures and institution there is a mechanism whereby all citizens can call SDGs responsible stakeholder to account any time in full independance. People meet regularly within a Common Working and Collaboration Platform (CWCP) to assess achievement of the SDGs and suggest adjustments. | The Commonwealth Foundation ; The EU Commission ; Civil Society Organization and Local Councils in the implementing countries. | Accountability, Efficiency and Effectiveness | Making sure that there are interactions among participants in all event sessions. | ||||||||
19 | Network of Rural Women Producers Trinidad and Tobago | https://nrwptt.net | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Yes | Regional, National | Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Health, Gender equality, Overcoming the digital divide, Transfer of technology | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Data collection on the impact of climate change on the environment and gender issues | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Educational Awareness and the digital devide between the rural and urban, aged and men and women | Exchanges between groups | Trinidad & Tobago | Civil society and government | Wevwork with the Community Orenited Police Section and Police Youth Clube | Cmmunity, youth women and girls | Facebook NRWPTTand Twitter | Let us all work together, heal the division | Learn from those on the ground stakeholders have the knowledge listed to them | |||||
20 | La Grande Puissance de Dieu | www.onglagrandepuissancededieu.simdif.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Benin | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Health | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | The use of fossil fuels is responsible for 82% of current anthropogenic CO2 emissions (coal 35%, oil 31%, gas 16%). It is also responsible for numerous serious accidents and water and air pollution of concern for public health and ecosystems. In particular, coal is by far the most dangerous of the energies used by man, with 1 to 2 million deaths caused each year in the world, of which about half are due to air pollution from coal-fired power plants. The solid waste from its exploitation and use amounts to hundreds of millions of tons each year and contributes seriously to the destruction of biodiversity. Fossil fuels are the main culprits of greenhouse gas emissions and therefore of the increase in temperature of the earth's surface which cause serious natural disasters including floods and devastating droughts; storms. The least developed countries are the most vulnerable to these consequences of climate change, in this case, women and children. In major industrial countries, fossil fuels provide the bulk of the energy needed to manufacture consumer goods. That is to say their economic and strategic importance! The foreseeable decrease before the end of the century in their availability, first of all oil, then natural gas, and finally coal, is worrying for the future of high-consuming countries. We recommend that an effective alternative to the consumption of fossil fuels by these countries be quickly found and that an effective and real system of resilience be implemented to support the least developed countries. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | No population or economy in the world has been spared by the rapid spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The suddenness and magnitude of the shock plunged countries into their worst recession since World War II. Although global in scope, the effects of the pandemic are far from homogeneous. The severity of the epidemic itself and its economic repercussions have been most evident in the least developed countries. This unprecedented crisis has revealed the strategic importance and complexity of logistical issues and the organization of supply chains. This support function, which does not pose any difficulty in normal times, has become a key element in the survival of companies. The ability to plan and collaborate internally and externally – especially with suppliers – has become inseparable to anticipate well and be able to adapt to the unexpected in a context of hyper-competition (Sauvage and Sallé, 2020 ), especially in the least developed countries. Confinement was often more difficult for mothers who had to take on increased parental responsibility, forcing some of them to give up their professional activity or reduce their working hours. Studies show that the COVID-19 pandemic will push 47 million more women and girls into extreme poverty and further widen gender poverty gaps, data from 16 countries shows the share of weekly caring responsibilities assumed by women during the pandemic was 29% higher than that of men. As countries recover from the COVID-19 crisis, it is crucial not to lose sight of the other daunting challenges facing the world. Recovery is an opportunity not only to build back on stronger foundations with more resilient systems, but also to address challenges, such as those raised by tackling inequality, digital transformation, and green transformation, taking strategic action, and strengthening international cooperation. Governments and businesses should seize this unique opportunity to rebuild in a way that facilitates the achievement of these compelling global goals. | The Emergency Project for Strengthening the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers to the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic (PURRACO) | Haïti | The Emergency Project for Strengthening the Resilience of Smallholder Farmers to the Consequences of the COVID-19 Pandemic (PURRACO) will help households recover from the crisis caused by COVID-19, increase their production to regain pre-pandemic levels and to access markets, which will help to strengthen food security by improving the efficiency of agricultural production. At the same time, raising short-cycle animals (chickens, pigs and goats) will increase the availability of animal protein in these remote rural areas. It will allow a rapid revival of agricultural production and the incomes attached to it by rehabilitating small irrigation systems – a fundamental need in a country hard hit by climate change –, will ensure the supply of essential agricultural inputs and will contribute to increasing the resilience of farmers. | FIDA | SDG 2-6 | https://www.ifad.org/fr/web/operations/-/project/2000003459 | Resilience to the devastating effects of climate change and those caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially in the least developed countries, is urgent and necessary to minimize risks and perpetuate life on our planet. | The systematic reduction of greenhouse gas emissions and well-organized and well-directed real support to the least developed countries would contribute to resilience in the face of the effects of climate change and the COVID-19 pandemic. | ||||||
21 | Syrian climate pioneers | www.climatepioneers.org | Volunteer Groups | Asia | Syria | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | no | Regional, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Long-term capacity building | inequality between men and women in nationality laws is a major cause of statelessness. we should stand with women, shoulder to shoulder in this battle. I believe that if we don't stand by women ( mothers) in this battle, future men will be statelessness. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Long-term capacity building | The Social issues appears in many of the world planning political, and in several ways like a trying way to rebuild the society; according on study and analyze the skills of the human resources in any country and then to drive that skills to a specified target like The Social Integration itself is a renewed conception, every country has adopted its definition and apply it in line with the future planning scenario. To achieve the objective of reaching a developmentally shape of Social connections to increase the social balance and cohesion and given the largest opportunity to complete the development process, and then to to drive the human resources with the benefits of the society. | More entertainment sustainable planning to better life | small island states, Syria | Re-image SIDS 2050 (Healthy environment& Communities, Innovative mobility& Planning, Vibrant Economy) facilitate the efficient movement of people and goods to support sustainable and healthy regions, with a vibrant economy, and outstanding quality of life for all. Interactive water feature, Parks on the hills, Squares, Farmers market (animal friendly), A complete system or artistic bikes racks everywhere, Keeping old cities, historical buildings surrounded with a green belt, open theaters to support musical buskers. Vison of Transportations Type: projects help to make complete streets which serve everyone. Transit: with regional transportations network. systems like more train services, light rail, public buses, water transportations, and sky ways. Active transportations: which include of original riding and walking facilities: 1.Moto use path 2.Bike lane Road and high ways: roads that serve large kinds of vehicles, special roads for emergency vehicles, express lanes (a lane on the highway for through traffic, having fewer exist), DAR= Direct Access Ramp. to support all this infrastructure ongoing operations improvement should be up to needed. the process: keys of development the regional planes is the regional growth forecast: how the regional population will go, and where people will live and work. the goal from now is to connected the local communities to expand the transportations options like networks. you may choose car, bike, public transit, or even go walk. that what will change the vision of the country future by saving time, cost, and convince. The future transportation, housing and jobs are what we can image by using the Regional Growth Forecast complex and computer modeling to know how our region’s population will change, what kinds of trips residents and visitors will take in the future, how they will travel, and how those choices will impact our transportation network and quality of life To Reduce: the greenhouse gasses Congestion | Syrians climate pioneers | regional planning, planning, urban, climate changing | https://www.linkedin.com/in/haifa-saleh-383066b3 | no | ||||||
22 | Arte-Magna International-ASBL | www.CubaNetwork.eu | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Belgium | Caribbean | Cuba | Global | Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building, Overcoming the digital divide, Data access and capacity | Srengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Promote transparency and open data: An environment conducive to the disclosure of relevant information and data should be fostered in all areas of the Cuban government. This implies developing clear policies and regulations that promote transparency in public management, facilitating access to data for monitoring and review by civil society, researchers, and international organizations. Establish citizen participation mechanisms: It is essential to involve civil society and citizens in the process of monitoring and reviewing public policies. This can be achieved by creating spaces for dialogue, public consultations, and citizen participation mechanisms that allow people to express their concerns, provide data and relevant information, and contribute to the analysis and monitoring of the policies implemented. Improve technical and analytical capacity: It is essential to strengthen the capacity of government agencies and civil society to collect, analyze and use data effectively. This involves providing adequate training and technical resources, promoting collaboration between different actors, and supporting research and analytical capacity development in key areas. Establish independent evaluation mechanisms: To guarantee effective follow-up and review, it is important to have independent evaluation mechanisms that can impartially analyze the implementation of public policies and their results. This may include the creation of independent institutions, the promotion of external audits and the collaboration with international organizations specialized in monitoring and review. Foster international collaboration: International cooperation can play a key role in strengthening monitoring and review in Cuba. This implies seeking alliances with international organizations, taking advantage of the best practices and experiences of other countries, and accessing financial and technical resources that can contribute to strengthening capacities in this area. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | We should promote economic diversification. Cuba should prioritize economic diversification by creating an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and private sector development. This can be achieved by reducing bureaucratic barriers, simplifying regulations, and providing support and incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises. A diversified economy can generate employment opportunities and reduce dependency on a single sector, thereby increasing incomes and reducing poverty. Foster Rural Development: Given the significance of the agricultural sector in Cuba, policies should be implemented to promote rural development. This includes providing farmers with access to credit, land, and modern agricultural technologies. Additionally, investments in rural infrastructure, such as irrigation systems and transportation networks, can improve productivity and create employment opportunities in rural areas, reducing rural poverty. Enhance Financial Inclusion: Access to financial services is crucial for individuals to save, invest, and manage their economic resources effectively. Cuba should work towards enhancing financial inclusion by expanding access to banking services, promoting microfinance initiatives, and supporting the development of community-based financial institutions. This can empower individuals and communities to build assets, manage risks, and break the cycle of poverty. | World leaders and stakeholders MUST UNITE in renewing their political commitment to support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in strengthening their capacity to achieve sustainable development priorities, ensuring their voices are heard, and providing them with the necessary resources and assistance to overcome their unique challenges. | Capacity Building Workshops: Conduct capacity-building workshops and training programs before and during the conference to enhance the skills and knowledge of stakeholders on key thematic areas. This can include topics such as democracy and human rights, climate change adaptation, sustainable tourism, renewable energy, marine conservation, and disaster risk reduction. Capacity building efforts should be targeted at empowering stakeholders to actively contribute to the conference discussions and implementation of sustainable development initiatives. | ||||||||||||
23 | idpad coalition uk | n/a | Older Persons | Europe | UK | All SIDS regions | Dominica, Trinidad and Tobago | Regional | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Poverty eradication and hunger, Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | become more local, de centralise decision making, involve local users and residents of the land, and users of the land. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Transparency form local government, distribute the report/database knowledge to local communities. | Listen to the local people, indegenious commuities, respect theirs rights, history and heritage. | |||||||||||||
24 | Renew Our Earth | www.renewourearth.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | United States | All SIDS regions | Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Gender equality, Overcoming the digital divide, Transfer of technology | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | We are compelled now than ever to take strategically calculated and indeed measurable collective action towards solving climate change and water - related challenges on a planetary scale. The international community cannot afford to stand idly by while humanity is indeed wiped away. It is imperative that countries especially SIDS , whose infrastructure have been severely affected by water and climate changes related disasters be assisted to manage and or mitigate the effects of global warming and rebuild better and stronger. Managing water related risks requires improved global solidarity and enhanced support in the areas of adaptation to climate change, water management and disaster risk reduction. There is an inherent need for governments, the United Nations system and humanitarian organizations to focus more attention on preparedness, prevention and addressing the root causes of vulnerability is becoming evident. | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Resilient recovery from the impacts of COVID-19 will not be possible without conscious efforts to boost global resilience on all fronts: economic, digital, scientific, innovative and technological. It is indeed imperative to take strategic calculated and measurable collective actions to support the efforts of SIDS and of developing countries in special situations. There is a need to support SIDS to catch up to the scientific, technological and indeed innovative transformations ; and above all to improve access for researchers and scientists in SIDS and developing countries to publication, data and STI initiatives. Support should be in the form of building their STI capacity home grown research and development; foster regional and national innovation ecosystems; facilitate market access; develop capacity in the realm of intellectual property rights ; and help in the transfer of technologies. Partnership also play an important role, thus enabling researchers in SIDS and indeed developing countries with access to databases, information resources, academic and professional journals. | Building Forward Better | Lome , Togo | Building Forward Better Climate Change and water disasters initiatives to address the challenges facing communities in SIDS and developing countries. Share jet messages and good practices on climate and water related disasters risk reduction and management. Take stick of the 2030 Agenda and the African Union 2063 with emphasis on prevention rather than rehabilitation; share resilience capacity; development of disaster risk resilience and climate adaptation capacity and disaster risk management. To emphasize that disaster risk management is a joint task at all levels namely: international, regional national and local. | Renew Our Earth and Mishkan Holdings LLC | Building Forward Better; Sendai Framework For Disaster Risk Reduction; Paris Agreement; Agenda 2030; Africa Agenda 2063 . | www.renewourearth. Org www. and Mishkan Holdings LLC | There is a need to strengthen public private partnerships to ensure consistency of policies and capacity building. Disaster risk management is a joint task at all levels especially the international and national. | There is a need to spotlight the inherent challenges that SIDS are facing. Strengthen dialogue,: amongst stakeholders and developmental partners and serve as a veritable catalyst to discuss, analyze and proffer solutions ; increase awareness: and galvanize support for the implementation of the Sendai framework for DRR , Paris Agreement on climate change and the 2030 Agenda; compile key messages/ policy recommendations that would be used in intensifying advocacy on the issues and for soliciting global support to victims of water related disasters. Finally, to create a follow up mechanism that would continue to synthesize views and prognoses the expectation of Member states and critical stakeholders from future SIDS conferences. | ||||||
25 | Bahamas Protected Areas Fund | www.bahamasprotected.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Bahamas | Caribbean | Bahamas | Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Mission for the Mangroves | The Bahamas | Advancing a vision for the development of environmentally responsible, nature based tourism experiences that support the capacity of hospitality entrepreneurs to deliver unique and sustainable tours to Grand Bahama Island’s residents and visitors, which also support coastal adaptation measures. | Ministry of Tourism, Aviation and Investment and the Bahamas Hotel and Tourism Association | Life on land and Life under water | Stop the procrastination; global sustainability rests on the continuation of SIDS. | -Continue to stimulate and promote collaborations across SIDS, across regions, international organizations and bodies and of course, the private sector. -Improve awareness and provide continuing opportunities to showcase successes. Exchanges across regions would be helpful in this regard. -Continue to agitate for political buy-in, which drives engagement and often, resources. | |||||||||
26 | UNASCAD (Union des Amis Socio Culturels d'Action en Developpement) | https://www.gndr/fr/news/events/past-events/iddr2015/item/1547-unascad-haiti.html | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haiti | Caribbean | Haiti | National | Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Gender equality | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Advocate to local and national governments and other influential stakeholders for positioning towards a more equitable and sustainable region. Mobilizing forces for collective action from all angles, on all fronts and in all areas. Promote the implementation of strategies and tactics to achieve sustainable development Alignment with the SDGs | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | In the functioning of all the countries in the world, there is a big difference between those in the North and those in the South. The key is to seek a balance between these two groups of countries, where SIDS are able to provide adequate services to all their inhabitants in the sectors of education, health (especially COVID-19), the environment, the fight against climate change, gender equality, the fight against debt elimination, the fight against inflation - and many others. | Improving economic difficulties in SIDS | Haiti, Aruba, Bermuda, Samoa, Briti Neitsisaared | Inequalities between North and South result in the over-consumption of resources to the detriment of countries in the South, and in the latter's high exposure to the risks associated with their way of life. As a result, the SIDS are also aligned with the countries of the South and face the same problems, which require special attention to find a balance. | CSO | Sustainable development, less developed countries,... | https://sdgs.un.org/topics/small-island-developing-states - https://cyclonordsud.org › trousse-fiche › nord-sud-pays - https://whc.unesco.org › sids | Given the serious problems facing SIDS, such as the heavy burden of communicable and mental illness, and the impact of climate change, which is affecting their economies and making them vulnerable, I propose that the countries of the North help to overcome these obstacles. | -Strengthening the institutional capacities of key stakeholders such as central governments, local governments, more specifically municipalities, civil society organisations and grassroots community organisations. - Developing a financing plan for these countries in line with the seven (7) remaining SDGs to achieve the 2030 Agenda. - Multi-active lobbying of major international and multilateral institutions in Northern countries to contribute to the development of these countries. Initiating high-level training courses involving experts from Northern countries. Onwards nonstop and forever | ||||||
27 | Global Organization of Parliamentarians Against Corruption (GOPAC) | gopacnetwork.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Oceania | Tonga | All SIDS regions | Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Fiji, Jamaica, Kiribati, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mauritius, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Trinidad and Tobago, Tuvalu, Vanuatu | Global, Regional, National | Issues connected with graduation from LDC status, Data access and capacity, Corruption | Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Implementing UNCAC (UN Convention against Corruption) and Paciific Regional roadmap on anti-corruption, the Teieniwa Vision | Good governance | Technical assistance in mplementing UNCAC (UN Convention against Corruption) and Paciific Regional roadmap on anti-corruption, the Teieniwa Vision | Developing National Anti-corrution Strategies (NACS) in Tuvalu, Palau, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Micronesia and Samoa | Tuvalu, Palau, Kiribati, Solomon Islands, Micronesia and Samoa | Tuvalu, Palau, Kiribati, Solomon Islands and Samoa | UNODC, national governments, GOPAC, Pacific Anti-corrution Journalists Network (PACJN), Pacific Youth Against Corruption (PYFAC), national privates sector organisations, whole-of-society, Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat (PIFS), Teieniwa Vision Project, Australia DFAT, New Zealand MFAT | UNCAC Corruption SDG16 Integrity | unodc.org/uncac | There can be no effective sustainable development without strengthening governance, Anti-Corruption and integrity. | Diversity as we had in Samoa Pathway in 2014 with government, csos, private sector, media, Parliamentarians etc | ||||||
28 | UN RCO Micronesia | https://www.un.org/en/ | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Oceania | Federated States of Micronesia | Pacific | Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Micronesia (Federated States of), Nauru, Palau | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Employment, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Create a policy that enables financing for sustainable development from the blue economy and creates a blue economy with a management plan that ensures sustainability and protection. With the policy, must include improving access to health by making hospitals and community clinics better equipped with equipment and personnel that can give good primary care to patients so there is no need to go to Philippines or other countries for minor follow-ups. Improve education to teach about the blue economy, conservation, perservation, healthy living and all, which would include gender equality and empowering of all people. | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Invest in the people for sustainability and retention of people within the islands. | Walk the Talk, don't just talk and talk. | When commitments are made to the UN, UN needs to allocate resources to be able to fulfill those commitments, to enable the countries to fulfill those commitments. | ||||||||||||
29 | University of Aruba - SISSTEM | sisstemaruba.com | Education & Academic Entities | Latin America and the Caribbean | Aruba | Caribbean | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Aruba | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Data access and capacity | Long-term capacity building | SIDS need to develop a critical mass of interconnected professionals that specialize in contextualizing sustainability solutions for small island states context. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | SIDS need to be - heavily - supported in developing resilient and adaptive solutions for climate change adaption | Metabolism of Islands | any island territories | The Metabolism of Islands (MoI), a twin initiative of the Metabolism of Cities (MoC), is the first open-access data portal on the physical basis of island economies. What and how much material and energy is locally produced, imported, transformed, used and discarded on islands? How can islands leverage resource use and efficiency as a way to adapt to climate change and build resilience? MoI offers researchers, policymakers and local businesses with data to support island economies to move towards resource circularity, and thereby lessen reliance on import of virgin materials and reduce waste. | open network | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 | https://metabolismofislands.org/ | SIDS are at the forefront of the stressors that our world currently face, finding solutions for addressing those stressors in SIDS equals developing the foundations for global solutions. | Make sure that all industrial sectors that affect SIDS are strongly involved too! | |||||
31 | Fédération Haitienne de la Peche Sportive en Mer | https://web.facebook.com/fhps.mhaiti.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haiti | Caribbean | Haiti | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Health | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | The better solution to develop all islands in the Caribbean and specially Haiti. We need to create an interconnection relation diplomatic / politic and exchange culture to share all experience for resilience community. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Create a mega project for attract the plastic pollution in small Island. | Marine life conservation in Haiti. | Haiti | Haitian government Ministry of environment | fishery, conservation, Climate change, | https://web.facebook.com/fhps.mhaiti.org | I proposed to all world leaders and activists for create a global project to help marine life protection. | Small Island leaders community engagement for the future. | |||||||
32 | Universal Versatile Society | https://uvsociety.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | India | Pacific | All SIDS countries | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | |||||||||||||||||
33 | https://www.allingabate.it/sacreeementorshipprogrammeabatesanto.zip | www.allingabate.it | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Europe | Italy | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Education, Employment, Transfer of technology | energy independence and eradication of energy poverty | By exploiting the possibility of installing wind turbines in all countries, the energy problem could finally be solved. We have prepared an IT tool that will allow wind farms to be pre-dimensioned in all parts of the world, offering the possibility of training young people in order to relaunch the energy economy | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | We offer an IT tool for the preliminary dimensioning of wind power plants | Technical Economic Evaluation WIND FARM | Mauritius | During the Mentorship program of SACREEE (SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency)for a company in Zambia and one in Mauritius, we prepared a guide on preliminary sizing of wind farms which can be used in all SACREEE countries (there is an excel tool and a guide in English) and in all SIDS countries The goal of this tool is disseminate the guide and the tool to all companies and technician that can be interested. | SACREEE | 7 | https://www.allingabate.it/sacreeementorshipprogrammeabatesanto.zip | Energy for everyone because the world belongs to everyone | It is necessary to equip all states with tools for energy planning, through training led by the best world experts. Knowledge is nothing without sharing | ||||||
34 | Centro internazionale sindacale per la cooperazione sviluppo | www.ciscos.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Italia | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde, Cuba | Sri_Lanka- Capo Verde- Tamil- | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | While many Member States of the Union have made good progress in implementing learning policies and programmes to support and promote learning for sustainable development, there is a need to continue and intensify efforts in this regard. Policies and practices for this type of learning should be further stimulated and supported. There is a need to recognise the need for interconnected learning between the environmental, economic and social pillars of sustainable development, while paying particular attention to the environmental pillar of the European Green Deal1 , the EU Biodiversity Strategy for 20302 , the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) Strategy Education for Sustainable Development for 2030 and The related work of the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE)3 underlines the key role for young people of the future of schools, higher education and other education and training institutions. It should be stressed that investing in education, among other sectors, is crucial to collect the best data and to find the best solutions in this regard. The EU Youth Strategy sets the goal of a sustainable Europe and calls for all young people to be active and educated from an environmental point of view. | By 2030, eradicate extreme poverty for all people worldwide, currently measured by those living on less than $1.25 a day, reduce by at least half the share of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty in all its forms, according to national definitions. Adequate social protection systems and safety measures should be implemented nationally for all, including the lowest levels. By 2030, ensure that all men and women, especially the poorest and most vulnerable, have equal rights to economic resources, along with access to basic services, private ownership, control over land and other forms of ownership, heritage, natural resources, appropriate new technologies and financial services, including microfinance, as well as strengthening the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reducing their exposure and vulnerability to extreme weather events, disasters and economic shocks , social and environmental, adequate mobilization of resources from different sources should be ensured, including through development cooperation, in order to provide adequate and reliable means for developing countries, in particular least developed countries, by implementing programs and policies Ending poverty in all its forms would require the creation of robust national, regional and international policy systems, based on pro-poor and gender-sensitive development strategies, to support accelerated investment. | NO INITIATIVE IN PROGRESS | No country | No partener | GARANTEE FOR THE PEOPLE: I would ask the governments of the world to work together to eliminate hunger and poverty in all forms, to guarantee dignity and equality. Prosperity. Ensuring prosperous and full lives in harmony with nature. Peace. Promote peaceful, just and inclusive societies. Partnerships. Implement the Agenda through strong partnerships. Planet. Protect the planet's natural resources and climate for future generations. | The strength and credibility of governments in wanting to implement everything established for the 2030 Agenda, the preparation and adequate structures to train the new ruling class prepared to face the difficult challenges they will encounter. The willingness to face risks and controversies to implement fundamental programs for the defense of the planet. Young people aware of the difficult path they will encounter and the challenges they will have to face with strength, determination and courage in union with world governments. | |||||||||
35 | Island Innovation | www.islandinnovation.co | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | USA | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Overcoming the digital divide | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Creating shared SIDS government systems for provision of public services in order to easily share access to technology and digital advances. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Integrate of blue economy investment opportunities between SIDS to allow harmonization of policy across regions in order to create larger opportunities for blue foreign direct investment. | Caribbean Climate Justice Academy | Caribbean region | The Caribbean region faces many challenges related to climate change and its impacts, including rising sea levels, increased frequency and intensity of storms and hurricanes, coastal erosion, and loss of biodiversity. These impacts disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including low-income communities, women, LGBTQ+, children, disabled and indigenous peoples, who may have limited resources and specific challenges when adapting and coping with these changes. Climate justice advocates in the Caribbean campaign for a more equitable distribution of climate finance and technology transfer to support the region’s transition to a low-carbon, climate-resilient economy. This includes efforts to address systemic inequalities and social injustices that exacerbate climate vulnerability, such as poverty, gender inequality, and land tenure issues. This program aims to build an inclusive scenario and capacity for young professionals, eligible students, and young community leaders working for a better future for the Caribbean regions, and to enhance the quality of life of its people. Furthermore, by creating a wider network, we will connect the participants to other SIDS climate justice activists and movements that will enable them to expand their future career options and reach. | Island Innovation; Open Societies Foundation | https://islandinnovation.co/programs/climate-justice-academy/ | Greater collaboration and cooperation opportunities between the SIDS regions beyond climate change to create more social and direct investment opportunities. | Engaging island media channels in order to ensure conference reports reach the broadest number of stakeholders including those inable to travel. | |||||||
37 | The Explorers Club | www.explorers.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | USA | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, clean energy and fresh water | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | By protecting the buffer zone around the islands, and reducing shipping and ship damage | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Clean tourism, protection from illegal fishing, clean energy and fresh water | solar powered desalination and power | Hawaii | Blue Planet Alliance | Below Sea 14 | Promote clean energy and fresh water, keep carbon in the ocean, and dont subsidize illegal fishing | Break out sessions with discussion time | ||||||||
38 | The Vision for Teenagers Adolescents and Youths Wellbeing Initiative | https://www.tv-tay.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | All SIDS regions, Pacific | Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Health, Education, Transfer of technology | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Well by and large, one of the challenges that could be recommended to support SIDS is that effort from the global community should be made in terms of educational, health, economic, and financial improvements. This is to enhance the loss of lives, hopes, and materials that COVID-19 would have probably caused, because if people and countries on top of the ladder could suffer the degradation of COVID-19, how much more, small islands that do not have the financial, political, economic, and social capacity from their initial wellbeing to balance the system? Eyes should be focused on their education through digitalization, technological improvement, to the health scheme, and social development. All these would certainly eradicate poverty if not completely but at large percentage module. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Long-term capacity building | Another policy recommendation to have sustainable development is that access to data, information, and participation in the global workshop, capacity building, and allowing the islanders to contribute their own opinions in the global workshop and matter arising. This would give them access to interact and contribute their quotas based on the challenges being faced by their communities. In a nutshell, strong signal access to communication, data access in terms of global politics, financial readability, economic challenges, and global program acceleration in relation to their country development. | The Vision for Teenagers Adolescents and Youths Wellbeing Initiative | West Africa, and particularly Nigeria. | TV-TAY Wellbeing Initiative has engaged students ranging from the upper basic primary to higher Secondary Students on the effects of climatic distractions and destructions. Those were able to be taught the danger of interfering with climate and the damage it is likely to cause to the general populace. This has been organized in terms of capacity building, campaigns, lectures, and surveys. | TV-TAY Wellbeing Initiative Project on Climatic Control | Various Seco0ndary and Primary Schools, communities, | World leaders should allow easy access to the so-called SIDS to participate in the global economic recovery, workshops, and schemes so that they would be able to see ahead of their communities. | This is one of them, not only limits issues to those being affected but allows the participation of stakeholders such as civil society around the globe to contribute their quotas, and let their ideas and thoughts be presented to support the global community on the challenges facing other communities. Let each civil society, community, stakeholders, and independent government support their manifestos on the preferred solutions. And lastly, let civil organizations, stakeholders, and even though who are not registered NGOs and civil societies be allowed to participate either virtually or in person for any ongoing challenges of any community. | ||||||
39 | Spark SVG | sparksvg.com | Volunteer Groups | Latin America and the Caribbean | St. Vincent and the Grenadines | Caribbean | Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | - | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | Policy Recommendation 1: Enhancing Climate Change Adaptation and Resilience One of the most pressing challenges for small island developing states (SIDS) is the increasing vulnerability to climate change impacts. To support SIDS in accelerating progress towards their sustainable development priorities, it is crucial to prioritize and enhance climate change adaptation and resilience measures. The following policy recommendation can be promoted at SIDS4: 1. Establish a dedicated fund for climate change adaptation in SIDS: Encourage the international community to establish a specific fund that focuses on supporting SIDS in implementing climate change adaptation measures. This fund should provide financial resources to enhance the resilience of SIDS, including investments in infrastructure, early warning systems, coastal protection, and sustainable agriculture practices. Additionally, the fund should prioritize capacity-building efforts to enable SIDS to effectively implement adaptation measures. 2. Foster international collaboration and knowledge sharing: Facilitate platforms and mechanisms for SIDS to share experiences, best practices, and lessons learned in climate change adaptation and resilience. Promote partnerships between SIDS, developed countries, international organizations, and research institutions to facilitate knowledge exchange, technical assistance, and technology transfer. Encouraging collaborative initiatives will enable SIDS to access expertise and resources needed to develop context-specific adaptation strategies and build resilience to climate change impacts. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Policy Recommendation 2: Sustainable Ocean Management and Blue Economy SIDS are highly dependent on the ocean for their livelihoods, economies, and food security. Promoting sustainable ocean management and harnessing the potential of the blue economy can significantly contribute to achieving sustainable development priorities. The following policy recommendation can be advocated at SIDS4: 1. Strengthen marine protected areas (MPAs) and promote sustainable fisheries: Support the establishment and effective management of MPAs in SIDS, ensuring their ecological integrity and biodiversity conservation. Encourage SIDS to adopt sustainable fisheries practices, such as implementing science-based quotas, implementing effective monitoring and control measures, and promoting responsible fishing methods. Strengthening MPAs and fisheries management will enhance the resilience of marine ecosystems, protect critical habitats, and ensure the sustainability of fish stocks, thereby benefiting both the environment and local communities. 2. Foster sustainable tourism and develop sustainable coastal infrastructure: Promote sustainable tourism practices in SIDS, considering the carrying capacity of local ecosystems and communities. Encourage the adoption of eco-tourism principles, such as minimizing environmental impacts, supporting local communities, and preserving cultural heritage. Additionally, support the development of sustainable coastal infrastructure, including renewable energy systems, waste management facilities, and resilient coastal protection measures. Integrating sustainability principles into tourism and coastal development will help protect fragile ecosystems, create economic opportunities, and enhance the overall resilience of SIDS. | Join us at SIDS4! Let's strengthen SIDS' ability to achieve sustainable development priorities through enhanced climate adaptation, resilient infrastructure, sustainable oceans, and the blue economy. Renew your commitment to support SIDS and secure their future. Together, we can build a resilient and prosperous future for all. #SIDS4 #SustainableDevelopment" | 1. Provide financial and logistical support to ensure the representation of stakeholders from small island developing states with limited resources. Set targets for women's representation in panels, workshops, and decision-making. 2. Design interactive sessions that foster dialogue, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration among stakeholders. Facilitate informal networking opportunities to encourage interactions and exchanges among stakeholders, fostering connections that can lead to future collaborations. 3. Establish mechanisms to gather and integrate stakeholder inputs into the conference outcomes and policy discussions, such as dedicated working groups or consultation processes. Share conference proceedings, reports, and outcomes with stakeholders after the event, ensuring their inputs are considered and their voices are heard. 4.Organize pre-conference capacity-building workshops and training sessions to empower stakeholders, particularly those from marginalized communities. | |||||||||||
40 | GCBR and TCSL Campaign | https://anchor.fm/theclaudessenlaw?fbclid=PAAabxswri4lHYxe-MlHRzHdtyeyxcxC68tQrihHX-t5veMBIuw2_jC7VCnuI | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Isle of Wight, United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Worldwide | Global, National | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Education, Access to long-term capacity building, Overcoming the digital divide, Data access and capacity | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Five areas for the applicability of the principle of sustainable development. They are (1) water, (2) health, (3) power and energy, (4) Agriculture and (5) Bio-diversity. priority areas for intervention. The list presented is not meant to be exhaustive but rather focuses on areas of collective action that can have an accelerator effect on development across sectors and regions. Section 2 of this document explores how development co-operation can ensure results and maximise the impact of every dollar. Each sub-section ends with a high-level list of proposed actions. The primary audience for this document is development partners, with proposed actions attempting to highlight areas in which partners can focus their support. However, it is important to note that SIDS governments have the unique responsibility to lead whole-of-society development efforts. As such, it is expected that proposed actions will only be taken under the overall direction of SIDS and will build on ongoing country efforts. | SIDS are a distinct group – representing 28 percent of developing states at the time of writing – that face particular social, economic, and environmental vulnerabilities.Footnote3 As noted, these underlying vulnerabilities are related to remote geography, narrow endowment of natural resources, small populations and extreme vulnerability to external forces, including climate change and economic external shocks.Footnote4 These unique particularities translate into SIDS often being characterised by narrow economies and a significant dependence on imports, including food dependence; limited human resources capacity, which inhibits the ability to access finance and to implement development programmes; and challenges related to connectivity that limits uptake of technological advances.Footnote5 These challenges have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition to the human toll of COVID-19, the pandemic has triggered a global economic crisis, with steep recessions seen in many countries.Footnote6 SIDS, many of which rely on tourism and imports to meet various needs, closed their economies to avoid impacts on their vulnerable populations given limited health infrastructure, and were therefore disproportionately affected. | Fridays for future, "Climate Justice Movement | United Kingdom | School Strike for Climate, also known variously as Fridays for Future, Youth for Climate, Climate Strike or Youth Strike for Climate, is an international movement of school students who skip Friday. | Climate Movements, Youth Networks and NGO's | Climate Change, Quality Education and DEI & Equity | https://fridaysforfuture.org/ | "My main message to: World Leaders is to take the importance of Climate Emergency and Cost of Greed more seriously for the ability to weigh up the pros and cons of supporting Ukraine which is having an harmful impact on our world. Which is not bring solutions to the Global Citizens of our world.. #LostandDamned and #ParisAgreement are calling for your duty of payment and delivery in the key element for accountability with massive action taking with immediate effect. Today is the day for investment with Bold action not Tomorrow which is too late.." | Stakeholders, World leaders and Youth Engagement is the key element of impatience. | ||||||
43 | Directorate of Laboratory diagnostic and blood services | www.ministryofhealth.sl | Persons with Disabilities | Africa | Freetown Sierra Leone | Pacific | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Sierra Leone | National | Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Employment | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | One of the policy recommendation to support SIDS and accelerate progress towards their sustainable development priorities at SIDS4 is to prioritize investments in renewable energy infrastructure. SIDS must reduce their dependence on imported fossil fuels and transition towards clean energy if they want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, achieve energy security, and drive sustainable development. Governments can support this transition by implementing policies that encourage private investment in renewable energy infrastructure like solar, wind, geothermal, and hydropower. Some potential policy measures include feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and grant programs for renewable energy deployment. Moreover, SIDS should take advantage of innovation in renewable energy technologies, and leverage their geography for clean energy generation like solar and wind power. By doing so, they not only improve energy access, cost-effectiveness, and independence, but also gain opportunities to create local jobs, promote sustainable tourism, and mitigate the impacts of climate change. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | My second policy recommendation to support SIDS and accelerate progress towards their sustainable development priorities at SIDS4 is to promote sustainable tourism practices. SIDS are often valued for their natural beauty, rich culture, biodiversity, and unique heritage sites, which makes tourism a critical part of their economy. However, tourism can also have negative impacts on the environment, culture, low wages, and local communities if not managed sustainably. Therefore, promoting sustainable tourism practices can create better conditions for SIDS by protecting natural assets and optimizing economic, social, and environmental benefits. Governments can promote sustainable tourism practices by implementing policies that support responsible tourism operators through certification schemes, tax breaks, and marketing programs. They can also encourage the development of sustainable tourism products and infrastructure that can preserve local culture and biodiversity, benefit local communities, and create employment opportunities. SIDS can leverage the power of technology to promote sustainable tourism by creating digital platforms that inspire visitors to appreciate and respect local culture, environment, and community. Moreover, SIDS can collaborate and learn from each other to implement best practices in sustainable tourism and share experiences and knowledge on how to mitigate potential negative impacts of tourism on their economies and societies. | Sure, one initiative that fits this description is the Global Island Partnership (GLISPA). Name of the initiative: Global Island Partnership (GLISPA) | Country(GLISPA includes membership from island nations and territories all over the world, including SIDS. | Description: GLISPA is a multi-stakeholder partnership that was formed in 2006 to promote sustainably managed and resilient island ecosystems. The partnership connects governments, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and private sector partners to create models of how to safeguard island biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods for island communities including those in SIDS. The partnership focuses on seven thematic areas, including freshwater resources, food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable economic development, and is guided by the Barbados Declaration, which calls for a shared vision of conservation and sustainable development in SDGs. | The partnership connects governments, non-governmental organizations, research institutions, and private sector partners to create models of how to safeguard island biodiversity and ensure sustainable livelihoods for island communities including those in SIDS. The partnership focuses on seven thematic areas, including freshwater resources, food security, climate change adaptation and mitigation, and sustainable economic development, and is guided by the Barbados Declaration, which calls for a shared vision of conservation and sustainable development in SIDS. Partners: GLISPA's partners include a wide range of stakeholders,including governments, intergovernmental organizations, NGOs, research institutions, and private sector partners. | Key words/SDGs: biodiversity conservation, sustainable livelihoods, climate action, SDGs 13, 14, and 15 | Reference link: https://www.glispa.org/ | Dear world leaders and stakeholders, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be achieved without empowerment and participation of all nations and territories, including Small Island Developing States (SIDS). In spite of having minimal carbon footprint, SIDS continue to suffer the most from the impacts of climate change, including sea-level rise, ocean warming, natural disasters, extreme weather events, and biodiversity loss. The irony is that the SIDS take up only 5% of the world's surface area but host 30% of global biodiversity, creating value for the entire planet. However, their vulnerabilities continue to undermine their progress towards realizing the necessary SDGs. This calls for strengthening SIDS' ability to pursue their sustainable development priorities. It is imperative that the international community renews its political commitment to support SIDS in their sustainable development agenda by providing increased access to funding, technology, and capacity building. This historic moment necessitates a true partnership among nations, territories, communities, non-state actors, and international organizations. Let us pledge, at the upcoming SIDS4 conference in late 2021, to collaborate, co-create, and collectively align our efforts to support SIDS' priorities and aspirations. It is up to all of us to work together towards a sustainable future for all. | 1. Adopt a multi-stakeholder approach: Ensure that the design and implementation of SIDS4 reflects the interests and priorities of a broad range of stakeholders, including representatives from civil society organizations, private sector actors, academia, marginalized groups, and youth. Their involvement could be solicited in ideation, planning, and execution. 2. Increase accessibility: Ensure that there are mechanisms in place to facilitate meaningful participation by diverse stakeholders, including those who are unable to attend SIDS4 physically. The use of technology such as virtual platforms, online engagement tools, and remote participation channels is one promising option. 3. Offer diverse modalities for engagement: Provide opportunities for different types of stakeholder engagement such as workshops, roundtable discussions, plenaries, breakout sessions. 4. Open and inclusive discussion: 5. Transparent agenda setting and planning: | |||||
45 | NEDUCHUKS MULTI -BUSINESS CONCEPT | https://www.facebook.con/103722205429951 | Business & Industry | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | All SIDS countries | NA | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Employment | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Innovative solutions to Adverse effects of Climate Change. Climate Change Mitigation Measures and Environmental Pollution Control. Carbon dioxide removal or Decarbonization of the atmosphere. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Conservation , Preservation and Management of Biodiversity. Drastic reduction in Plastic Pollution of the Oceans. Achieving sustainable Blue Economy . | ROBOTIC DECARBONIZER | Nigeria , Benin , Niger , Cameroon , Presently being Expanded to SIDS countries. | Innovative Decarbonization of the atmosphere using a prototype Artificial Intelligence Based Robotic DECARBONIZER. Continuous removal of Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to drastically reduce the amount of Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere aimed at achieving Serene ecosystem and pollution Free environment. | NEDUCHUKS and DAMEK Holdings | Climate Action and Partnership to Achieve the Goals. | https://www.facebook.com/103722205429951 | It is not over until it is over. | Group Discussions , Brainstorming Sessions , Think Tank panels , Integration of all groups , panels and Think Tanks for Summary of all information and data collated. | |||||
46 | Network of Rural omen Producers Trinidad and Tobago | https://nrwptt.net | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Education, Gender equality, Access to long-term capacity building | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Gender equality and Empowering women/girls | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Disaster Risk reduction | Natural Disasters Youth Summit | Trinidad and Tobago, Japan, Taiwan, Turkey, Senegal and Suriname | During the summit we practised Mapping and Community Assessment to determine the Opportunities, Risks, Resources and Challenges in various communities | Regional Corporations, ODPM and Port of Spain City Council, and 27 schools | Disasters, climate change, poverty, women.girls | NRWPTT Facebook, Twitter, Instagram | ||||||||
49 | Tamdeen Youth Foundation | https://tamdeen-ye.org/en/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | Yemen | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | All SIDS countries | National | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | SDGS priority | |||||||||||||||
50 | ONG-ASHAD | www.ongashad.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Chad | All SIDS regions | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Education, Gender equality, Transfer of technology | Gender equality and empowering women and girls | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | ||||||||||||||||
52 | Assemble Teams and AI For Rural | www.assembleteams.com | Science & Technological Community | North America | United States of America | All SIDS regions | Dominican Republic, Fiji, Haiti, Micronesia (Federated States of), Singapore, Tonga | Not Applicable | Global, Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Employment, Access to long-term capacity building | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Improved collaboration across academic and Private Sector needs to be accelerated and updates on these developments can be improved by identifying and engaging with action oriented organizations and individuals. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | Investment transparency and reporting needs to be improved so stakeholders improve their trust and dependency. | UNESCO's Global Youth Grant Scheme for Small Island Developing States (#SIDS) & Least Developed Countries (#LDCs) | Antigua and Barbados | UNESCO's Global Youth Grant Scheme for Small Island Developing States (#SIDS) & Least Developed Countries (#LDCs) is a program that provides funding for youth-led projects focused on green solutions in SIDS and LDCs 1. The program was launched on June 21, 2023, and is part of UNESCO's efforts to support sustainable development in SIDS and LDCs 2. SIDS are a special case for UNESCO, and the organization has a dedicated program to support their sustainable development through an integrated approach to sustainable island living 3. The program provides support for new nominations to the World Heritage List, and sustainable conservation and management practices for sites already inscribed 4. The Global Youth Grant Scheme is an extension of this program, specifically focused on empowering youth to lead green initiatives in SIDS and LDCs. | UNESCO Pacific and UNESCO Water - I think | SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 14 (Life Below Water) | Continue to provide limelight to programs and initiatives that are successfully implemented and improve prioritization of projects by accelerating local and regional workshops by interacting with on the ground populations. | Love to chat and explore ideas for collaboration! | ||||||
53 | NBSC CONSULTING | https://www.facebook.com/nbscltd?mibextid=ZbWKwL | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Morroco | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Suriname | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Health | Youth-related policies and engagement, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | There are several policy recommendations that could support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in overcoming the challenges they face and accelerating progress towards achieving their sustainable development priorities, with a focus on youth-related policies and engagement. Some of these recommendations include: 1. Investing in education and skills development: Governments should prioritize investments in education and skills development programs that equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. This could include programs that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. 2. Promoting youth participation and engagement: Governments should create opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making processes at all levels, including through youth councils, advisory committees, and other mechanisms. This could help ensure that the voices and perspectives of young people are heard and taken into account in policy development and implementation. 3. Supporting youth-led initiatives: Governments should provide financial and technical support for youth-led initiatives that address priority areas such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. This could include grants, mentorship programs, and capacity-building initiatives. 4. Ensuring access to affordable and sustainable energy: Governments should prioritize investments in renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar and wind power, to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy security. This could help create new economic opportunities and reduce the vulnerability of SIDS to the impacts of climate change. 5. Strengthening regional cooperation and partnerships: Governments should work together to strengthen regional cooperation and partnerships, including through initiatives such as the Small Island Developing States Network (SIDSNet). This could help SIDS share knowledge and best practices, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. 6. Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship: Governments should create an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing access to finance, incubation services, and mentorship programs. This could help create new economic opportunities and support the growth of small and medium enterprises that are critical to the development of SIDS. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | There are several policy recommendations that could support Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in overcoming the challenges they face and accelerating progress towards achieving their sustainable development priorities, with a focus on youth-related policies and engagement. Some of these recommendations include: 1. Investing in education and skills development: Governments should prioritize investments in education and skills development programs that equip young people with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a rapidly changing global economy. This could include programs that promote science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education, vocational training, and entrepreneurship. 2. Promoting youth participation and engagement: Governments should create opportunities for young people to participate in decision-making processes at all levels, including through youth councils, advisory committees, and other mechanisms. This could help ensure that the voices and perspectives of young people are heard and taken into account in policy development and implementation. 3. Supporting youth-led initiatives: Governments should provide financial and technical support for youth-led initiatives that address priority areas such as climate change, sustainable agriculture, and renewable energy. This could include grants, mentorship programs, and capacity-building initiatives. 4. Ensuring access to affordable and sustainable energy: Governments should prioritize investments in renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar and wind power, to help reduce reliance on fossil fuels and increase energy security. This could help create new economic opportunities and reduce the vulnerability of SIDS to the impacts of climate change. 5. Strengthening regional cooperation and partnerships: Governments should work together to strengthen regional cooperation and partnerships, including through initiatives such as the Small Island Developing States Network (SIDSNet). This could help SIDS share knowledge and best practices, and collaborate on solutions to common challenges. 6. Fostering innovation and entrepreneurship: Governments should create an enabling environment for innovation and entrepreneurship, providing access to finance, incubation services, and mentorship programs. This could help create new economic opportunities and support the growth of small and medium enterprises that are critical to the development of SIDS. | "Sustainable development of SIDS is a global responsibility and requires strong political will, innovative solutions, and increased financial and technical support from the international community to overcome their unique challenges and achieve their development priorities." | 1. Creating dedicated spaces and opportunities for stakeholder engagement, such as workshops, roundtables, and networking events. 2. Promoting the use of digital and social media platforms to facilitate engagement and participation from stakeholders who are unable to attend in person. 3. Encouraging the participation of a diverse range of stakeholders, including youth, civil society organizations, academia, private sector, and indigenous communities. 4. Providing training and capacity-building opportunities for stakeholders to enhance their understanding and engagement on key issues related to SIDS. 5. Establishing effective mechanisms for collecting and incorporating stakeholder feedback into the decision-making process and action plans. 6. Ensuring the inclusivity and accessibility of the conference venue and activities for all participants, including those with disabilities. | |||||||||||
55 | Organisation des Visionnaires Dévoués pour un Développement de Haute Modernisation(OVDDHMO) | www.ovddhmo.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haïti | Caribbean | Haiti | Local | Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Gender equality | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Recommandation de politique 1 : Renforcer la résilience climatique et l'adaptation des PEID Pour soutenir les PEID dans la réalisation de leurs priorités de développement durable, il est essentiel de renforcer leur résilience climatique et leur capacité d'adaptation. Voici les mesures recommandées : Renforcement des infrastructures résilientes : Soutenir la construction et la modernisation d'infrastructures résilientes aux changements climatiques, telles que des digues, des barrages et des systèmes de drainage efficaces. Il est important de promouvoir des partenariats internationaux et des mécanismes de financement pour faciliter ces investissements. Promotion de l'agriculture durable : Encourager l'adoption de pratiques agricoles durables pour renforcer la résilience climatique et assurer la sécurité alimentaire des PEID. Cela peut inclure des techniques telles que l'agroforesterie, l'irrigation efficiente et la conservation des sols. Diversifier l'économie des PEID en développant d'autres secteurs, tels que le tourisme durable, les énergies renouvelables et l'économie bleue, peut également réduire leur dépendance excessive à l'agriculture. Renforcement des capacités de gestion des risques : Doter les PEID des capacités nécessaires pour évaluer, prévenir et gérer les risques liés aux changements climatiques. Cela comprend la mise en place de systèmes d'alerte précoce, la formation des populations locales à la préparation aux catastrophes et la mise en œuvre de plans d'urgence. Favoriser les échanges de connaissances et les partenariats régionaux et internationaux peut renforcer les capacités institutionnelles et techniques des PEID. Accès aux financements climatiques : Faciliter l'accès des PEID aux financements climatiques pour mettre en œuvre des projets d'adaptation et de résilience. Il est essentiel de rendre les mécanismes de financement climatique accessibles, transparents et adaptés aux besoins spécifiques des PEID. Simplifier les processus de demande de financement et renforcer les capacités des PEID à formuler des projets solides sont également nécessaires. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Recommandation de politique 2 : Renforcement de la durabilité environnementale et de la gestion des ressources naturelles des PEID Pour soutenir les PEID dans la réalisation de leurs priorités de développement durable, je recommande les mesures suivantes : Conservation et gestion des écosystèmes marins : Renforcer la conservation des récifs coralliens, des mangroves et des zones de pêche par la création de réserves marines, l'application de pratiques de pêche durable, la réduction de la pollution marine et la sensibilisation à l'importance de la conservation des océans. Promotion des énergies renouvelables et de l'efficacité énergétique : Encourager l'adoption des énergies renouvelables telles que le solaire, l'éolien et la géothermie, ainsi que l'amélioration de l'efficacité énergétique, en mettant en place des politiques incitatives, des mécanismes de financement et des partenariats public-privé. Protection de la biodiversité terrestre : Protéger les écosystèmes terrestres des PEID en créant des aires protégées, en promouvant des pratiques agricoles durables et en luttant contre la déforestation, avec le soutien de partenariats internationaux, de transferts de technologie et de renforcement des capacités. Gestion durable des ressources en eau : Favoriser une gestion durable des ressources en eau douce, en encourageant la collecte et le stockage des eaux de pluie, l'utilisation efficace de l'eau, la protection des sources d'eau douce et la mise en place de mécanismes de gouvernance pour une gestion intégrée des ressources en eau. En mettant en œuvre ces recommandations de politique, nous pouvons soutenir les PEID dans la préservation de leurs ressources naturelles, la protection de leur environnement et la promotion d'un développement durable. Cela permettra d'accélérer les progrès vers la réalisation de leurs priorités de développement durable, tout en préservant la richesse naturelle et culturelle unique des PEID pour les générations futures. | "Initiative Blue Guardians" | Seychelles | L'Initiative Blue Guardians est un partenariat multipartite innovant mis en place aux Seychelles pour soutenir la conservation marine et la gestion durable des ressources océaniques. Elle vise à protéger les écosystèmes marins vulnérables des Seychelles, tout en assurant la viabilité économique des communautés locales dépendantes de l'océan. Cette initiative met en œuvre une approche intégrée qui combine la conservation des écosystèmes marins, la promotion d'une économie bleue durable et la création de moyens de subsistance durables pour les communautés locales. Elle repose sur des partenariats solides entre le gouvernement des Seychelles, des organisations non gouvernementales, des institutions de recherche, des entreprises privées et des communautés locales. Les actions entreprises dans le cadre de l'Initiative Blue Guardians incluent la création de zones marines protégées, la promotion d'une pêche durable, le développement du tourisme écologique, la restauration des récifs coralliens et la sensibilisation à l'importance de la conservation marine. Des mécanismes de gouvernance participative sont mis en place, permettant aux communautés locales d'être impliquées dans la prise de décisions et de bénéficier des initiatives de développement durable. | Le gouvernement des Seychelles, des organisations environnementales locales et internationales, des institutions de recherche, des entreprises privées et des communautés locales. | Conservation marine, Économie bleue, Pêche durable, Récifs coralliens, Gouvernance participative, Communautés locales, Partenariats multipartites, ODD 14 - Vie aquatique, ODD 15 - Vie terrestre. | Site web de l'Initiative Blue Guardians : [lien] Rapport sur les résultats de l'Initiative Blue Guardians : [lien] Article sur l'impact de l'Initiative Blue Guardians sur les communautés locales : [lien] | Le renforcement de la capacité des PEID à réaliser leurs priorités de développement durable nécessite un engagement politique renouvelé de la communauté internationale, avec des financements adéquats, des partenariats solides et une reconnaissance des défis uniques auxquels sont confrontés les PEID, afin de garantir un avenir durable pour ces nations vulnérables et précieuses." | Pour faciliter un engagement plus significatif et diversifié des parties prenantes pendant le SIDS4 : Renforcer la participation des PEID dans les processus décisionnels. Mobiliser des financements adéquats via des mécanismes innovants et des partenariats public-privé. Favoriser les partenariats multipartites inclusifs pour mobiliser des ressources et renforcer les capacités. Faciliter le partage des meilleures pratiques et l'apprentissage entre les PEID. Intégrer les priorités des PEID dans les politiques mondiales. Renforcer les capacités techniques et financières des PEID. | ||||||
61 | Geo-Tech Consultancy Services | https://www.gcspakistan.com | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Asia | Pakistan | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | IPBES | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | Integrate IQ, EQ, AI and GIS with Geo-spatial Application tools for Capacity Building initiatives. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | IQ is the peer thoughts come from experts and EQ is Emotional Intelligence, which is found in abundance in youth, while AI is technical guidance tool supported by GIS and Geo-spatial data for policy recommendations. | No such initiative is taken yet. | If properly designed and supported by the World Leaders, its outcomes would also throw back its goodness to the supporting countries and their leadership. | Inter-active face-to-face dialogues between the Experts and supporting countries leadership. | ||||||||||
63 | University of West Indies - Student | https://www.mona.uwi.edu/ | Education & Academic Entities | Latin America and the Caribbean | Jamaica | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago | Regional | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Achieving debt sustainability, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Health, Exclusion of persons living with disabilities | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | The exclusion of persons living with disabilities in the Caribbean is a significant social issue that requires attention and action. Firstly, the development and enforcement of comprehensive disability rights legislation that includes provisions for accessibility standards is needed. This would ensure that public spaces, transportation, buildings, and services are accessible to all individuals with disabilities. There exists a high unemployment rate among persons with disabilities, despite educational qualifications. Businesses and organizations should be encouraged to create inclusive workplaces and hire individuals with disabilities. Implement affirmative action policies, provide vocational training, and offer financial incentives for employers who actively promote diversity and inclusion. Persons with disabilities experience a significantly higher unemployment rate compared to the general population. As disabilities vary across a spectrum, it is crucial for social safety nets to encompass benefits for all individuals with severe disabilities. It is important to recognize that certain individuals may never be employable due to the nature of their disabilities. In such cases, the state should consider providing cash grants to ensure their financial security and well-being. For instance, in Jamaica, the Programme of Advancement through Health and Education (PATH) offers benefits to persons with disabilities, but currently, these benefits are provided on a household basis. To better address the specific needs of individuals, it is advisable to shift towards an individual-focused approach. This means tailoring benefits directly to the requirements of each person, considering the severity and impact of their disability. By adopting an individual-based approach, the state can offer cash grants that directly support individuals with severe disabilities. These grants can assist them in accessing essential resources, healthcare, assistive devices and other necessary services that enhance their overall quality of life and independence. Moreover, it is essential to regularly review and evaluate the eligibility criteria and benefit levels to ensure they remain adequate and responsive to the evolving needs of individuals with disabilities. | Let us join hands in fostering a world where no one is left behind, ensuring inclusivity for persons with disabilities and the rights of all protected. | |||||||||||||||
64 | EPLO Institute for Sustainable Development | www1.eplo.int/isd | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Europe | Greece | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | All SIDS countries, Singapore | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | ||||||||||||||||
65 | Divers for Sharks | www.diversforsharks.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Brazil | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Micronesia (Federated States of) | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Ensure that there's financing and capacity-building to expand no-take Marine Protected Areas and enhance the fruition of benefits from non-extractive uses of ocean resources (eg Diving, Ecotourism) | Strenghtening SIDS voices at international agreements and other fora | SIDS stakeholders, especially from youth and local businesses related to the sea should be given a seat and a voice at each and every international treaty dealing with their future, eg all ocean-related agreements. Their participation must be facilitated through funding for travel and capacity-building programs at the SIDS so more citizens and organizations from these countries can have access to information and informed participation at international policymaking that affects their lives and their environments. | Listen to the local people and not only the politicians who hold a grip on SIDS governments! | FUNDING FOR CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT ON INTERNATIONAL POLICY AND FOR TRAVEL TO INTERNATIONAL FORA, directed at local youth and community/business leaders. | ||||||||||||
68 | Young Professionals Forum | www.ypfinc.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | United States | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Haiti | Global | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Issues connected with graduation from LDC status, Poverty eradication and hunger, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | ||||||||||||||||
69 | Global Confederation for Promotion and Development, Inc. | www.gcfpad.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | United States of America | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | New York | Global | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Create opportunities for all regardless of race, age gender or economic status. | Youth-related policies and engagement | Poverty can be blamed on ineffective systems and institutions. We’re spending enough money; the problem is that the government and its programs are ineffective. Let's make happen efficiently. | Forestation in Haiti | Haiti | People use to cut the trees mercilessly. As we started with a campaign , they have began to learn how to replace cutting trees by planting other trees. There was a shortage water, air, forest and minerals due to population growth and unsustainable rates of consumption. Now the restoration is getting so obvious and everyone of the population benefits from this game changing action. | Three Hands Foundation | Social, Economic and Sustainability. | www.gcfpad.org | Together we can build a better world where every citizen counts. | We need to establish a communications strategy to educate the public, influence public opinion, build civic engagement, and translate deep seated values of livability, sustainability and fairness into proposed actions. | |||||
71 | Poka Health Care Foundation | pokafoundation.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Health, Employment | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Long-term capacity building | ||||||||||||||||
74 | No Borders Humanity Organization (NBH) | www.nbho.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | Iraq | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Haiti | None | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability | The Blue Economy refers to the sustainable use and management of marine resources for economic development, taking into account the conservation and preservation of marine ecosystems. By adopting a holistic approach to ocean-based economic activities, SIDS can leverage their unique marine ecosystems and resources to drive sustainable development. Here are the key components of the Blue Economy Initiative: Integrated Ocean Governance: SIDS should establish integrated ocean governance frameworks that promote collaboration among government agencies, stakeholders, and local communities. This would ensure coordinated management of marine resources, marine spatial planning, and effective enforcement of regulations. Sustainable Fisheries Management: Enhancing the sustainability of fisheries is crucial for SIDS, as it supports food security, livelihoods, and economic growth. Policies should focus on implementing science-based fisheries management practices, combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing, promoting responsible fishing practices, and supporting small-scale and artisanal fishers. Marine Renewable Energy: SIDS should prioritize the development and utilization of marine renewable energy sources, such as wind, wave, and tidal energy. This would help reduce dependence on fossil fuels, mitigate climate change impacts, and provide opportunities for clean and sustainable energy generation. Marine Conservation and Biodiversity Protection: SIDS should establish and expand marine protected areas (MPAs) to safeguard vulnerable marine ecosystems, protect biodiversity, and restore degraded habitats. These MPAs should be designed in consultation with local communities, taking into account traditional knowledge and sustainable resource use practices. Sustainable Tourism: SIDS heavily rely on tourism as a key economic sector. Promoting sustainable tourism practices, such as ecotourism and responsible coastal development, can help minimize negative environmental impacts while maximizing socio-economic benefits for local communities. Capacity Building and Technology Transfer: Supporting SIDS in capacity building, technology transfer, and knowledge sharing is essential for effective implementation of the Blue Economy Initiative. Assistance should be provided in areas such as marine research, monitoring and surveillance systems, sustainable aquaculture practices, and renewable energy technologies. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Climate Risk Assessment and Early Warning Systems: SIDS should conduct comprehensive climate risk assessments to understand their vulnerabilities, exposure, and potential impacts. This would enable the development of robust early warning systems and preparedness measures to anticipate and respond to climate-related hazards such as storms, sea-level rise, and coastal erosion. Climate-Resilient Infrastructure and Urban Planning: SIDS should prioritize climate-resilient infrastructure development and urban planning. This includes incorporating climate change projections into infrastructure design, constructing resilient buildings, improving drainage systems, and implementing nature-based solutions for coastal protection. Sustainable land use planning and zoning regulations should also be in place to minimize exposure to climate risks. Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Security: SIDS heavily rely on agriculture for food security and livelihoods. Promoting climate-smart agricultural practices, such as resilient crop varieties, agroforestry, and sustainable water management, can enhance food security while building resilience to climate change impacts, including changing rainfall patterns and increased frequency of extreme weather events. Water Resource Management: SIDS face challenges related to freshwater scarcity and vulnerability to saltwater intrusion. Implementing integrated water resource management strategies, including rainwater harvesting, wastewater treatment, and efficient irrigation techniques, can improve water availability, quality, and resilience in the face of climate change. Ecosystem-Based Adaptation: SIDS should prioritize ecosystem-based adaptation approaches, recognizing the value of healthy ecosystems in building resilience. Protecting and restoring coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, mangroves, and seagrass beds, can provide natural buffers against climate impacts, reduce coastal erosion, and support fisheries and tourism sectors. | None | None | Inclusive Preparatory Process: Prior to SIDS4, establish an inclusive and participatory preparatory process that engages diverse stakeholders, including SIDS governments, civil society organizations, local communities, private sector representatives, academia, and indigenous groups. This process should provide opportunities for stakeholders to contribute their perspectives, insights, and recommendations for the conference agenda and desired outcomes. Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue Sessions: Organize dedicated multi-stakeholder dialogue sessions during SIDS4 to facilitate open and inclusive discussions. These sessions should encourage active participation from a broad range of stakeholders and provide a platform for sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions related to sustainable development in SIDS. | |||||||||||
75 | International Federation of World Peace Organizations | www.ifowpo.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Denmark | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Health, Education, Gender equality | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Find rapid solutions to social issues, especially eradicating poverty and hunger, and improving access to health services and education | Gender equality and empowering women and girls | Gender equality and the empowerment of women and children | Join together to achieve sustainable and community development goals and devise solutions to economic devaluation | |||||||||||||
76 | DR M CHANDRASEKHAR INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION | https://socialactivities.in | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | India | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | All SIDS countries, Antigua and Barbuda, Cuba, Fiji, Jamaica, Mauritius, Singapore, Tonga | Fiji, Dominica, Cuba, Mauritius, Singapore, Tonga and Maldives | Global | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Employment, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Providing access to clean drinking water and nutritious food. Protecting the environment from damage due to human activities. Planning smart infrastructure so that the population can be managed properly. Responsible use of information technology to support sustainable development | Education and Health | Fiji and Jamaica | Providing access to clean drinking water and nutritious food. Protecting the environment from damage due to human activities. Planning smart infrastructure so that the population can be managed properly. Responsible use of information technology to support sustainable development etc... | CSR - Corporates | NO POVERTY, ZERO HUNGER, GOOD HEALTH & WELL-BEING, QUALITY EDUCATION, CLEAN WATER & SANITATION | https://socialactivities.in | Sustainable leadership is a management approach that provides solutions for environmental, social, and economic challenges in the world. It acknowledges leadership as an influence process and deconstructs silos to make leaders work collaboratively for change and transformation. | Stakeholder mapping. Early in the project, conduct a thorough stakeholder analysis to identify your stakeholders. ... Influence is key. ... Identify the triggers. ... Look for opportunities. ... Proactive mitigation. | ||||||
77 | Government of the British Virgin Islands | bvi.gov.vg | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | British Virgin Islands | Caribbean | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | British Virgin Islands | Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Data access and capacity | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | The international financial architecture and rules guiding access to climate finance, development assistance and confessional financing should be adjusted to allow SIDS to secure the financial support needed to build climate resilience and pursue sustainable development based on their vulnerability. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | SIDS classified as Medium and High-Income, but have relatively small GDPs, need partners to secure extra-budgetary resources through innovative financing to invest in the sustainable use of their marine resources for the blue economy, while protecting the marine environment. | Follow through on what has already been agreed at every UNFCCC COP meeting since COP15 in Paris. This will be to the direct benefit of SIDS. | ||||||||||||
82 | Universidade Nacional Timor Lorosa'e (UNTL) | www.untl.edu.tl | Education & Academic Entities | Asia | Timor-Leste | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Timor-Leste | Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Important intervention by the respective country of SIDS to the Coastal and Marine biodiversity conservation including the financial opportunity to develop blue economy. when three is possible to ratify the CBD and Nagoya Protocol for the bio-prospecting in relation to Access Benefit Sharing (ABS), particularly fir the Traditional Knowledge Sharing. | Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | How access data sharing will be more interesting related to the UN decade of Ocean Science for Sustainable Development. Data & techology sharing and a continue support (partnership) for capacity building are the key for successful achievement by SIDS participant countries. | Integrated Coastal Management (ICM) | The Philippines, Indonesia and Timor-Leste | The ocean governance initiative has been implemented by Partnerships in Environmental Management for the Seas of East Asia (PEMSEA) with its participating countries including non member countries (institutions). From the 11th member countries, they have implementing the ICM to support the current local government as being recognized as PEMSEA Network of Local Government (PNLG) for Sustainable Development including links to universities such as PEMSEA Network of Learning Centers (PNLC). | PEMSEA | SDG#14 all targets (7 and 3 additional ones) | www.pemsea.org | Promoting the potential development of blue economy by enhanching the partnerships | Transboundary Diagnostic Analysis (TDA) partnership for a potential bilateral cooperation or a regional cooperation to address the potential Priority Environmental Concern (PEC) in between 2 countries or among more than 2 countries | ||||||
85 | Zhongguancun Federation of Social Organizations | http://www.zgcfso.com/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | China | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | All SIDS countries | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments) | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | We should attach great importance to the needs of SIDS, as well as effect of NGOs in SIDS. | Organize more exhibitions with investment promotion activities in developed countries or states, which is more likely to enable more stakeholder to participate in. | ||||||||||||||
87 | DION (NGO Network of Small Island Developing States) | www.diongo.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Mauritius | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mauritius, Sao Tomé and Principe, Seychelles, Singapore | No | Global, Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation - all this can be clustered under "environment degradation". If the International Community is bold enough to curb the problems causing environment degradation, the world will naturally return to the original form in which humanity inherited it, with no fossil fuel, no pollutants, no petro - chemicals, no plastics and such other toxics materials. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy is vital for all small island developing states (SIDS). SIDS are known for their specific problems like existing in isolation, far from neighbours, small in size, exposed to climate change, precarious fresh water and drought, limited production development and trading opportunities, being surrounded by the ocean which opens all sorts of opportunities but over which SIDS have no control. The extreme use of the ocean as dumping ground by developed countries, dumping ground for hazardous wastes and such other toxicities including plastics and plastic materials, will soon turn our oceans from blue to brown. SIDS depend heavily on tourism because of the blue ocean and white sandy beaches, but the the same ocean is now throwing away on our beaches all the plastics and related wastes thrown into it by others. If we want our oceans to remain or return to blue, protecting the ocean is vital. It is a plea that we, the NGOs of SIDS, are making for some years now, after the 3rd International Conference on SIDS held in Samoa. | The Plastic Waste Partnership (PWP). | Not yet finalized | Not started yet | Not available | n/a | n/a | To come up with binding agreements coupled by time frame on staff training and technology transfer to strengthen the ability of SIDS. | To call for an NGO Forum and integrate its report for consideration by the International Conference. This NGO Forum could be organized a day or two prior to SIDS4, at the same venue. | |||||
88 | Raise Your Voice Saint Lucia Inc | www.ryvslu.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | Saint Lucia | Caribbean | Saint Lucia | Saint Lucia | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Promote education and awareness programs that focus on climate change, its impacts, and mitigation and adaptation strategies. These programs should target women and girls, providing them with knowledge and skills to understand and address climate change challenges. Offer skill development and training programs that equip women and girls with the necessary technical and practical skills to actively participate in climate change-related activities. This may include training in renewable energy technologies, sustainable agriculture, waste management, and other relevant fields. Ensure that women and girls have access to accurate and up-to-date information on climate change and related issues. Improve their access to communication technologies and tools that can help them monitor and respond to climate change impacts in their communities. Promote economic empowerment of women and girls by providing them with access to financial resources, credit, and entrepreneurship opportunities. This can help them engage in climate-resilient livelihoods and sustainable businesses. Encourage and support women's participation in leadership and decision-making processes at all levels, including within climate change policy and planning. This can be achieved through mentorship programs, capacity-building initiatives, and creating an enabling environment for women's voices to be heard and valued. Recognize and address the specific vulnerabilities of women and girls to climate change impacts. Enhance their resilience, such as improving access to clean water and sanitation facilities, promoting climate-smart agriculture practices, and providing support for climate-induced displacement and migration. Foster collaboration and networking among women and girls, and relevant stakeholders, including governments, civil society organizations, and the private sector. This can create platforms for sharing experiences, best practices, and innovative solutions to climate change challenges. Advocate for gender-responsive climate policies and legal frameworks that address the specific needs and priorities of women and girls. Encourage governments to integrate gender considerations into their climate change strategies, action plans, and funding mechanisms. Support research initiatives that explore the gender dimensions of climate change and contribute to evidence-based decision-making. Collect gender-disaggregated data to better understand the differential impacts of climate change on women and girls and inform targeted interventions. Enhance international cooperation and financial support for gender-responsive climate action. Mobilize resources to implement programs and projects that strengthen the capacity of women and girls in climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Create a policy framework that integrates disaster risk reduction, resilience, and climate change adaptation and mitigation. This framework should include guidelines, regulations, and incentives to encourage proactive measures. Enhance the capacity of government agencies responsible for disaster management, climate change adaptation, and mitigation. Providing training, resources, and technical expertise to enable effective planning, implementation, and monitoring of policies. Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and understand the vulnerabilities and potential impacts of natural disasters and climate change to prioritize actions and allocate resources effectively. Involve local communities in decision-making processes and ensure their active participation in the development and implementation of disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation plans. Enhance established community-based early warning systems and local response mechanisms. Implement measures to improve the resilience of critical infrastructure - roads, bridges, hospitals, schools, and utilities incorporating climate-resilient designs and construction techniques, as well as conducting regular maintenance and upgrades. Preserve and restore ecosystems such as mangroves, coral reefs, and forests, as they provide natural defenses against disasters and contribute to climate change mitigation. Adopt ecosystem-based approaches in land use planning and coastal zone management. Invest in early warning systems that provide timely and accurate information about approaching hazards. This includes improving meteorological monitoring and forecasting capabilities, establishing communication channels, and conducting public awareness campaigns. Develop and implement adaptation strategies that address the specific vulnerabilities and challenges faced by Saint Lucia by promoting climate-smart agriculture, water management, and sustainable tourism practices. Ensure that climate change considerations are integrated into all sectors of development planning, i.e., infrastructure, agriculture, tourism, and urban planning incorporating climate change projections and resilience measures into development policies and regulations. Collaborate with regional and international organizations, such as the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency (CDEMA) and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), to share knowledge, experiences, and resources and access funding opportunities and technical assistance. Implementing these strategies requires political commitment, financial resources, and sustained efforts over the long term. Regular monitoring and evaluation must be conducted to assess the effectiveness of policies and identify areas for improvement. | Mainstream sustainable development in global policies: Integrate the priorities and concerns of SIDS into global policies, frameworks, and agreements. Ensure that international commitments, such as the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the SAMOA Pathway, are effectively implemented and that the unique needs of SIDS are addressed. | Ensure that the planning process for the conference is inclusive and involves stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. This includes representatives from SIDS governments, civil society organizations, indigenous communities, academia, private sector entities, and international organizations. Make efforts to ensure a broad representation of stakeholders at the conference by providing financial support for participation, especially for marginalized and underrepresented groups, and actively reaching out to diverse stakeholders through targeted outreach strategies. Conduct pre-conference consultations with stakeholders to gather their perspectives, inputs, and recommendations. This can involve regional consultations, online surveys, and thematic workshops to ensure that the conference agenda and outcomes align with the priorities and concerns of stakeholders. | |||||||||||
89 | Bolcris International | https://bolcrisinternational.page4.com | Business & Industry | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Maldives | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | Financing policy should be first priority to put in place if we can achieving their sustainable development priority by making a great platform that every person will have access to financing their project and business, this will allow development in every area of their concerns. Foreign investors can be motivating by this policy and be sure of opportunity surrounding their investment in small islands. Government should encourage the inhabitant to be expose to digitization in order to making their system working appropriately, transfer of technology will ease the movement of goods and services, this will allow economy growth and rapid development | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Digitization and transfer of technologies policy are the most advantage to build creativity, innovation, changing the analog into digital allow all ages to participate in development of the small island, It will make their system works rapidly in apply modern technology, moving materials, goods and services make easy and robust, It will allow using of new method in exchanging ideas and dealings , | Economy and Urban development | U,S, U.K, China, Japan, Qatar, UAE, and many more | Every Nation in the world aiming to developed economically, but attribute of the government pays major roles , their contribution facilitate the growth and advancement in urban development. Only growth economic country can experience urban development, working together between local government and national hands in hands by providing socio-infrastructural to the people in order to exploits their giving talent. Government is the real player that can help in implementation of the major policies that can be an advantage to the people by engaging in productions and services. Empowerment is another propeller to enhance the economy of a nation, in giving people access to loan or grant to support their projects will greatly contribute in economy and urban development. | all stakeholders and government players | To achieving their sustainable develoment priorities. | A/RES/77/245 | World Leaders should allow Community Social Organization (CSO) and Stakeholders to contribute and participate in decision and policy making in their Countries in order to build an Economy Control Nation. | Stakeholders involving policy making, Works closely with both local and national government, Been an advocates to the poor masses, Contribution their quota to make lives bearable to mankind. Lastly, UN should pass into bill the important of stakeholders contribution in economy growth in every states, in this perspective, Government should allow their Stakeholders fully participating in decision and policy making. | |||||
90 | African .malaika | www.african-malaika.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Dar es salaam | All SIDS regions | Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Mauritius, Seychelles, Trinidad and Tobago | Pemba | Global, National, Local | Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Strengthen capacity to prevent deter and eliminate illegal unreported and unregulated (iuu)fishing in East Africa impact 3 concrete fisheries management and Giverence initiatives in small scale inland and marine biodiversity and climate resilence | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | Enhanced regional policies and institutional framework to secure more sustainable fisheries | Global coral reef | Seychelles panama maysia viantu | Bio Rock technology is the only sustainable method of protecting coral reefs from mass extinction from Global warming. | Fao un desa wwf tnc wri gcra | 8 9 13 14 15 | Http://sdgs.un.org/partnerships/biorocks | Sea is my life | In order to end mslnutrtion to promote Aquatic foods which 20% animal protein | |||||
91 | Unesu (ecosoc) | www.unesu.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Switzerland | All SIDS regions | Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, Nauru | Global, Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Education, Gender equality | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Implementing the Sdgs in policy making, with youth inclusion & gender equality. Each political decision must take into account climate vulnerabilty. Cooperation with other small islands affected by global warming must be improved. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Including all stakeholders in designing a socio-economic policy that don't leave anyone behind; accelarating new behavior regarding consumption & circular economy | Acting for a sustainable future | France | 9 stages to achieve the Sdgs | CGDD Commissariat général au développement durable | Partnership & Peace | www.aiodd.org | We don't need speeches anaymore, we need action. Tha solutions to achieve the Sdgs exist, we need political courage, with both public & private sectors. We must be heard & speak loud one voice, one future. | |||||||
94 | chamber of commerce suriname | surinamechamber.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Suriname | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | All SIDS countries, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago | yes | Global, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Employment | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | need help. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | need more information | helping the business community | no | no idee | Caribbean chambers | no | no | no | excess | |||||
96 | Action Secours Ambulance | asaht.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haiti | Caribbean | Cuba, Dominican Republic, Haiti | Haiti | National, Local | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Overcoming the digital divide, Transfer of technology | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | By prioritizing investments in renewable energy infrastructure, SIDS can reduce their vulnerability to external shocks, increase energy access, create jobs, and contribute to the global effort to combat climate change. This policy recommendation, if promoted at SIDS4, can foster sustainable development in small island states and unlock new opportunities for economic growth and social well-being. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | By prioritizing climate resilience and adaptation measures, SIDS can build their resilience to climate change impacts, ensure the protection of vulnerable communities and ecosystems, and promote sustainable development. This policy recommendation, in conjunction with the investment in renewable energy infrastructure mentioned earlier, can create a holistic approach to sustainability in SIDS. | SeyCCAT | Seychelles | SeyCCAT is a pioneering financial mechanism that was established in 2015 to generate and manage investments for marine conservation and climate adaptation in the Seychelles, an island nation vulnerable to climate change and other environmental challenges. The partnership includes diverse stakeholders, including the Seychelles government, private sector, international organizations, and civil society. By bringing together different sectors, SeyCCAT aims to mobilize resources and expertise to implement sustainable development priorities. | UNDP/GEF/FAO/SPREP | Blue guardians | https://documents1.worldbank.org/curated/en/394051505478217219/pdf/SEYCHELLES-PAD-09122017.pdf | SIDS are on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic vulnerabilities. It is crucial for world leaders and stakeholders to recognize the unique vulnerabilities and opportunities of SIDS and take decisive action to support their sustainable development aspirations. | -Prioritize inclusivity -Broaden communication channels -Provide adequate information | |||||
98 | Recherches et Documentation Juridiques Africaines (RDJA) asbl | www.vub.ac.be/IERE/ | Education & Academic Entities | Europe | Belgium | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | n/a | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Issues connected with graduation from LDC status, Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Sustainable Blue Economy,if good implemented,will provide jobs while protecting at the same time the Oceans through the Maritime/Marine Spatial Planning.That will contribute to also mitigate the effects of climate change and address social issues.In order to achieve that process,we will nned reliable data and capacity to use these data. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | As mentioned in the description of my first policy recommendation,we will also need to get involved youth,to address the issues of gender equality and empowering women and girls and make use of digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology through a long-term capacity building. | Maritime/Marine Spatial Planning | Globally | Conserve and sustainably use the Oceans,the Coastal zones through the Blue Economy including Tourism,sustainale fishery,Marine Liter... | European Union,UNESCO,African Union...and other regional organizations | SDG 14 | EU Marine Spatial Planning Platform | Let's promote the potentialities of SIDS in the proccess leading to the achievement of SDGs | Next time | |||||
100 | Oui | http://npdv.nayanco.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | France | All SIDS regions, Caribbean | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Formation d’ambassadeur sur les ODD et c'est cibles | Youth-related policies and engagement, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Mettre en œuvre la politique VACECC : Vision, adhésion, compréhension ,ÉDUCATION Changement, Comportements | Former la jeunesse sur les cibles des ODD | Tout les pays | Plaidoyer | Tout Public | Développement durable | http://npdv.nayanco.com | Notre bonheur ne vit s'il fait vivre le bonheur des autres | Faire mieux connaître les cibles des ODD | ||||||
101 | Centre for Interntional Maritime Affairs, Ghana (CIMAG) | www.cimaghana.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Ghana | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Our Organisation is International in nature | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Access to finance is critical to achieving every effort being made to support sudtsinable development. Simply put, all other activites require financing, what is critical is ensuring judicious use of resources when they are made available in order to achieve the needed targets. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Long-term capacity building | Having the dominant coverage of about 70% of the earth , the Ocean has the greatest potential of delivering to the world, its needed prosperity. However the Ocean resourses cannot be enjoyed or explored to the fullest if the human populace do not reduce the current pressures being exerted on the Oceans in the form of pollution and overfishing. The Blue Economy if properly managed will promote smart, sustainable and inclusive growth and employment opportunities for all. | Ghana for example is in the process of developing a Sustainable Ocean Plan as a member of the High Level Ocean Panel | Ghana | Development of Sustainable Ocean Plan | World Bank, Norwegian Government | SDG's advisory Unit , Goal 14 | We must always remember that no single state makes the world complete. We need all hands on deck to ensure the safety of everyone "all for one, one for all' is the way to go | ||||||||
102 | Ministry of Health | https://health.gov.ag | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to long-term capacity building | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Regional Caribbean Strategy for Climate Financing | Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Increase opportunities for studies at universities and creating opportunities for retention | None | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Caribbean SIDS must develop meaningful partnership with all stakeholders including the private sector and civil society organisations to achieve its SDGs. Governments cannot act on their own. This must not only start at the national level but must extend to the regional level. Thus, efforts must be made to strengthen the private sector and allow the voice of civil societies | Provide an avenue for NGOS to speak and to engage at the conference | ||||||
105 | Government of Grenada | www.gov.gd | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | Grenada | Caribbean | Grenada | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Overcoming the digital divide | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Develop a comprehensive financial mechanism and strategy that enhances both disaster resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation in Small Island Developing States (SIDS). SIDS are disproportionately impacted by the consequences of climate change and natural disasters, despite contributing minimally to the problem. Yet, they often face significant challenges in accessing international climate and disaster finance due to their small scale, limited capacity, and the complexity of navigating the myriad of funding mechanisms. Hence, the proposed policy recommendation is to develop a comprehensive financial mechanism tailored for SIDS that combines climate adaptation and mitigation funding, disaster risk reduction, and recovery funding into one accessible and efficient platform. This could include creating a simplified application process, providing technical assistance for project proposal development, and creating flexible funding criteria that acknowledge the unique vulnerabilities and capacities of SIDS. Furthermore, the financing strategy should also incorporate innovative solutions to help SIDS manage and reduce their debt burdens. This could include options like debt-for-nature or debt-for-resilience swaps, which allow countries to exchange debt relief for commitments to environmental conservation or climate resilience projects. Such an integrated approach would help SIDS navigate the financial landscape more efficiently, build resilience, and adapt to climate change. By creating more accessible and streamlined funding mechanisms, SIDS can invest more resources into their sustainable development priorities, enhancing their capacity to safeguard their environments and communities while fostering sustainable economic growth. | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | Foster a technology-enabled, capacity-building initiative specifically targeted for SIDS to narrow the digital divide, and strengthen resilience and sustainable development. In a world increasingly defined by technology, the digital divide is a silent barrier that compounds the challenges faced by SIDS. The limited access to, and use of, digital technologies and services stifles these islands' potential to innovate, diversify their economies, and increase their resilience to external shocks, including climate change and natural disasters. Therefore, our second policy recommendation is the promotion of a multi-stakeholder partnership aiming at digital transformation and capacity building in SIDS. This initiative would focus on investing in digital infrastructure, fostering digital skills training and education, promoting the transfer of relevant technology, and supporting the development of digital services and industries relevant to the specific context of SIDS. Emphasis should be given to the inclusion of local communities in the design and implementation of the initiative, empowering them not only as users but also as creators of digital solutions tailored to their unique realities. The approach should also consider the full spectrum of needs, from infrastructure to digital literacy, and from regulatory environments to the creation of local digital ecosystems. This initiative is a transformative opportunity to bring SIDS into the digital age fully, enabling them to benefit from the growth, innovation, and resilience-building opportunities that digital technologies offer. In this way, the SIDS would be more empowered to navigate their unique challenges and expedite progress towards their sustainable development goals. The future we envision for SIDS is one of digital inclusivity and technological empowerment, where each island harnesses the power of technology to build a resilient and sustainable future. It's a future where no island is left offline, and every island is equipped to face the challenges of the 21st century. | Pacific Islands Renewable Energy Project (PIREP) | Pacific SIDS | PIREP was a game-changer in its integrated approach towards energy system transformation, encompassing not only infrastructure development but also policy reform, capacity building, and public awareness-raising. The project led to the installation of renewable energy infrastructure, such as solar panels and wind turbines, across the Pacific Islands, significantly reducing their reliance on imported fuels. Moreover, PIREP worked with national governments to develop and implement renewable energy policies and regulatory frameworks, fostering an enabling environment for the sustainable energy sector. The initiative also established training programs for local technicians on the installation and maintenance of renewable energy systems, thus building local capacity and creating green jobs. Finally, PIREP undertook public awareness campaigns to promote the benefits of renewable energy and energy efficiency, empowering local communities to contribute to the energy transition. This holistic, participatory approach has been key to the project's success. IREP had already made a substantial impact. Several Pacific SIDS have achieved significant increases in their share of renewable energy and set ambitious targets for further progress. The project's model of inclusive, partnership-based sustainable development could serve as an inspiration for similar initiatives in other SIDS and beyond. It's important to note that the success of initiatives like PIREP is contingent upon multi-stakeholder collaboration and engagement. These partnerships bring together the unique skills, resources, and perspectives of diverse actors, fostering innovation and ensuring that sustainable development efforts are contextually relevant and locally owned. These alliances serve as a powerful tool for overcoming the complex and interconnected challenges that SIDS face in their pursuit of the SDGs. | he United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Global Environment Facility (GEF), Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, and the governments of several Pacific SIDS, including Fiji, Samoa, and Vanuatu, among others. | a transformative, multi-stakeholder partnership driving progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), specifically Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), in the Pacific SIDS. | https://www.thegef.org/projects-operations/projects/1058 | As the youngest Minister in Grenada, harnessing the potency of youth and gender inclusivity, I passionately implore us to recommit to the Small Island Developing States (SIDS), a commitment that consolidates our endeavours towards sustainability while reigniting a universal spirit of unity, a unity that will undoubtedly galvanize our resilient advancement. | 1. SIDS Youth and Women Climate Innovators Challenge propose solutions for climate resilience, environment protection, and renewable energy for SIDS context - (w)present at SIDS4. 2. SIDS Research and Action Network Promote cross-border collaborations for sustainable development strategies. Stimulate the exchange of ideas and insights on SIDS' challenges. 3. Voices of SIDS Forum: A digital platform for SIDS stakeholders to share experiences and ideas about sustainable development, renewable energy, and climate resilience. 4. SIDS4 Leadership Roundtables for different sector leaders to discuss visions for SIDS' sustainable development and engage in open dialogue. 5. Regional SIDS Research Consortium collaborative research on climate change, environment protection, and sustainable energy. Inform policy at regional level. 6. Women in SIDS Development Initiative: Promote women's involvement in SIDS4 with resources, networking, and training opportunities for women in leadership roles. | ||||||
106 | World Coastal Forum Coordination Group | www.worldcoastalforum.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | China | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Data access and capacity | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | World Coastal Forum | all coastal nations | Coordinated approach to coastal ecosystem conservation and restoration for sustainability | Ministry of Natural Resources of the People’s Republic of China, National Forestry and Grassland Administration, Eco Foundation Global, Birdlife International, RSPB, EAAFP, ICLEI, IUCN, Mandai Nature, University of Cambridge, The University of Queensland, Wetlands international, Paulson institute and so on | coastal ecosystem conservation and restoration | The mission of the WCF is to catalyse, facilitate and promote local, national and international efforts that support synergistic delivery of international commitments to protect, conserve, sustainably manage and restore coastal ecosystems, building on science and evidence-based actions. | The vision of the WCF is that coastal ecosystems around the world are enhanced in terms of their biodiversity and ecological and cultural services, and that they also benefit the livelihoods and wellbeing of coastal communities and multiple stakeholders. | |||||||||
107 | International Federation of Asociation Social, Ecological and Cultural help (FIADASEC) | https://fiadasec.com/home/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Dominican Republic | All SIDS regions, Caribbean, Pacific | Dominican Republic | Dominican Republic | Global, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Health, Education | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | In social issues, it is important to create participatory processes where people can have access to equal opportunities, achieving inclusion that allows them to receive support and encouragement to achieve solutions and improve the situations that affect them. Increase levels of social cohesion by developing basic structures of solidarity behavior based on common interest. Create technical education, training and information programs to organize processes that are of common interest. Programs that include education for life components, teach them to contribute to their development, with training processes where people learn to transform their lives, be more optimistic, have a broader vision and learn to increase their economic levels with work. dignified and supportive. develop programs that contribute to the care of their physical integrity and preventive health. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Create financing to support initiatives that benefit the development of education and training programs to prepare people for a more effective and conscious participation in the process of social, economic and environmental progress, both individually and collectively. In the same way, it is important to finance plans, programs and projects that reinforce the development of an economy based on nature to improve environmental spaces and restore damage to the environmental environment through recovery activities to recover agricultural land and water sources in watersheds that contribute to water and food security while working to support the people who make up the affected communities. | Essential Experience, Desoto Method | Adasec Dominicana, Adeusa EEUU, Adasec Spain, Adasec Peru, Adasec Argentina, Aciceas Bolivia, Adasecc Colombia, Adasec Ecuador, Adasec Brasil, Adasec El Salvador, Adasec Mexico, Adasec Uruguay | ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE is a method proven for 55 years that promotes a full and conscious way of life and that has touched the lives of a large number of people, whose consciences have joined in building a new reality. It suggests techniques, practices and means to achieve the experiential experience, integrating the unique value of personal experience. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, is the tool to promote the positive transformation of the human being, it provides us with adequate training that includes practices and simple teachings to achieve deep knowledge of oneself, a scenario that provides infinite possibilities to grow and strengthen socially, emotionally, ecologically. and spiritually. ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, is a conscious lifestyle, to achieve the personal fulfillment to which you aspire, opening yourself up to manifest and express the true Being, being who you really are, and moving forward in the company of those who are also making this conscious journey of the knowledge of the secrets of a healthy life, as well as the possibility of conquering community and family harmony, achieving permanent changes in negative thought patterns and emotions to attract an inexhaustible source of love and peace in our lives. This course is made up of five modules, within which we find conferences and workshops that teach the teachings of this innovative program in a practical and experiential way. | 796 | FIADASEC The Hope of Humanity!/SDGs :3 Health and Well-being, 4 Quality Education, 5 Gender Equality, 16 Peace, Justice and Solid Institutions. | https://fiadasec.com/essential-living-the-desoto-method/ | That they do not have personal government projects that benefit small groups, but that they develop global programs that benefit everyone | Establish an agenda in favor of true peace, which can be felt and verified, recognizing the rights of people. That inclusive, supportive and participatory processes be created in favor of peace. Dimension environmental management in the plans, programs and development projects of the territories and create public policies that include educating in favor of sustainable environmental development. Design a new education in values within educational programs at all levels and modalities. Propose that countries contemplate a % of trees planted to access financing for development projects. That preventive health programs be created for all, that include mental and emotional health components. | |||||
108 | REPAOC - Réseau des Plateformes d'ONG d'Afrique de l'Ouest | www.repaoc.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Sénégal | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Poverty eradication and hunger | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Promouvoir, au niveau de l'ONU, une politique mondiale pour la protection des Petits Etats Insulaires en Développement (PEID) contre les effets des changements climatiques (résilience et adaptation) et pour la préservation de la biodiversité des océans | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | A l'endroit des bailleurs et des agences de coopération multilatérale : Soutenir la résilience des PEID en matière d'alimentation, de santé et d'éducation dans les programmes nationaux de lutte contre la pauvreté | Les PEID sont des Etats comme tous les autres mais ont la particularité d'être plus fragiles et plus vulnérables aux risques de catastrophes naturelles, aux effets des changements climatiques et de l'altération de la biodiversité marine. La communauté doit mettre en place des mécanismes spécifiques pour protéger leur environnement et soutenir les conditions de vie de leurs populations. | |||||||||||||
109 | Foundation for Development Planning, Inc. | https://www.fdpi.org/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | United States of America | Caribbean | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Puerto Rico, United States Virgin Islands | Regional | Resilience to natural disasters, (1) The development model used by Caribbean SIDS is inappropriate, a conclusion reached by scholars and the UN regional commission. The model is designed for export, built on external investment and exploitation of local human and environmental resources. As such, Caribbean development strategies are built on a model of colonial exploitation and pursued in a global economic system that treats SIDS as both resource and consumers. (2) Governance systems in Caribbean SIDS are generally inadequate. They are typically designed to support exclusionary decision making and access, lack of transparency, and lack of accountability. (3) There is a significant level of irrational decision making in public policy processes in Caribbean SIDS, driven by issues such as preference for short-term decision making by governments and external financial institutions, internal structural constraints, a high level of vulnerability, and systemic ethical challenges. (4) Inadequate capacity for public policy development and delivery. | Long-term capacity building | Significantly increase the capacity for public policy development and delivery, particularly in the areas of risk assessment and integrated, long-term development planning. This includes investment and support for building capacity in local governments and the civil society sector in order to improve local development outcomes. | Governance | Improve governance through the policy and legal framework, in institutional design and practices, and by utilizing participatory decision-making processes that incorporate the perspectives and mobilize the capacities of national/local public-benefit organizations. | Local2030 Islands Network | Global islands | "The Local2030 Islands Network is the world’s first global, island-led peer-to-peer network devoted to advancing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through locally driven solutions. The Network provides a peer-to-peer for engagement amongst and between islands to share experiences, spread knowledge, raise ambition, promote solidarity, and identify and implement best practice solutions." | Hawaii Local2030 Hub and Global Island Partnership serve as the secretariat for the network. | https://www.islands2030.org/ | The international community should support efforts by SIDS to explore development models appropriate for SIDS. To ensure that such exploration is not used as an opportunity to further exploit SIDS, the support should include reformation of the investment and debt arrangements by international financial institutions. | Engagement is only meaningful in the SIDS4 process if it facilitates direct involvement of stakeholders in the status assessment, in the discourse, and in shaping the outcome. | ||||||
110 | Creative Tech Hub Caribbean | https://creativetechhub.online/ | Education & Academic Entities | Latin America and the Caribbean | Suriname | Caribbean | Guyana, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago | Suriname, Guyana, Trinidad, (starting off in Jamaica and Barbados) | Regional | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Education, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building, Overcoming the digital divide | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | My recommendations are: Youth-related Policies and Engagement: a. Establish youth-led initiatives and platforms that actively involve young people in decision-making processes and policy development related to sustainable development. This includes promoting youth representation in government, providing opportunities for youth entrepreneurship and innovation, and supporting youth-led projects addressing local sustainability challenges. b. Enhance access to quality education and skills development programs that align with the needs of a rapidly evolving job market, including digital skills and entrepreneurship training. This will empower young people to actively contribute to sustainable development efforts and drive innovation in SIDS. Gender Equality and Empowering Women and Girls: a. Ensure gender-responsive policies and legislation that promote women's empowerment and gender equality across all sectors, including education, employment, health, and political participation. b. Implement targeted initiatives to enhance women's access to financial resources, entrepreneurship opportunities, and leadership positions. Long-term Capacity Building: a. Develop comprehensive capacity-building programs that focus on enhancing institutional capacities, technical expertise, and knowledge sharing in areas critical to sustainable development, such as climate change adaptation and mitigation, disaster risk reduction, renewable energy, and sustainable resource management. b. Establish sustainable mechanisms for ongoing capacity-building support, including training programs, mentorship opportunities, and knowledge exchange platforms. This will enable SIDS to build and maintain the necessary skills and capacities to implement and monitor sustainable development initiatives effectively. By promoting these policy recommendations at SIDS4, we can create an enabling environment that empowers youth, promotes gender equality, addresses social issues, fosters digitalization and technology transfer, and builds long-term capacity in SIDS. This holistic approach will accelerate progress in achieving sustainable development priorities and ensure a resilient and prosperous future for Small Island Developing States. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Digitalization and Meaningful Transfer of Technology: a. Foster digital transformation by investing in digital infrastructure, improving internet connectivity, and promoting digital literacy and skills development. b. Facilitate the transfer of technology and knowledge by promoting partnerships and collaborations between SIDS and technology providers, research institutions, and private sector entities. This includes supporting technology hubs, innovation centers, and incubators to foster local innovation and adaptation of technologies for sustainable development. Social Issues: a. Implement comprehensive poverty reduction strategies that address the root causes of poverty in SIDS, focusing on inclusive economic growth, access to quality education and healthcare, and social protection programs. b. Enhance access to affordable and quality healthcare services, particularly in remote and vulnerable island communities. This includes strengthening healthcare infrastructure, promoting preventive healthcare measures, and addressing non-communicable diseases prevalent in SIDS. c. Improve access to inclusive and quality education for all, with a focus on ensuring equitable opportunities, promoting STEM education, and integrating sustainable development principles into the curriculum. | As world leaders, we must prioritize digital services and talent development in Small Island Developing States, harnessing the power of technology and nurturing local talent to drive sustainable development, foster innovation, and unlock economic opportunities for the benefit of SIDS and the global community. | Establish inclusive preparatory processes through open consultations, regional meetings, and thematic discussions. Strengthen stakeholder networks and platforms for collaboration and coordination. Ensure clear and accessible communication channels to reach diverse stakeholders. Prioritize meaningful youth engagement through dedicated forums, mentorship programs, and youth-led initiatives. Promote gender balance and women's empowerment through women-led panels and gender-responsive sessions. Recognize and engage indigenous peoples and local communities, respecting their rights and traditional knowledge. Organize multi-stakeholder dialogues and workshops on specific sustainable development priorities. Ensure transparency and accountability in decision-making, incorporating stakeholder inputs. Encourage partnerships among stakeholders for concrete action and commitments. Establish follow-up mechanisms for progress monitoring and ongoing stakeholder engagement. | |||||||||||
112 | Secretariat Basel, Rotterdam and Stockholm Conventions | https://www.brsmeas.org/ | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Europe | Switzerland | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Managing wastes in an environmentally sound manner, including hazardous waste and those arising from the import of products containing hazardous chemicals | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Strengthen capacities of SIDS to manage waste, including hazardous wastes and wastes arising from the import of products containing hazardous chemicals in an environmentally sound manner. This includes through ensuring national implementation of the chemicals and wastes multilateral environmental agreements including the Basel Convention on the Control of Transboundary Movements of Hazardous Wastes and Their Disposal, the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants and the Rotterdam Convention on the Prior Informed Consent Procedure for Certain Hazardous Chemicals and Pesticides in International Trade. Identifying and implementing approaches that are suited to the particular needs of SIDS should be accelerated. Enhancing data collection to monitor consistent progress in implementation and how it contributes to SDGs is also necessary. This includes participation in the Global Monitoring Plan (GMP) for persistent organic pollutants under the Stockholm Convention. Participation in the GMP generates valuable data on the presence and trends of POPs within SIDS. This data serves as a foundation for evidence-based decision making at national and international levels. It enables policymakers to develop effective strategies for reducing and managing POPs, regulate their production and use, and promote the adoption of safer alternatives. The availability of accurate and up-to-date information empowers countries to make informed decisions that protect human health and the environment while supporting sustainable development. These efforts can be supported by international cooperation through capacity building, technology transfer and financing. Note that the Basel and Stockholm conventions have regional centres (such as the Basel Convention Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Caribbean (BCRC-Caribbean) and the Pacific Regional Centre for Training and Technology Transfer for the Joint Implementation of the Basel and Waigani Conventions in the South Pacific region (SPREP)) that support such technical assistance at the regional level. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Long-term capacity building | Enhance national capacity to conserve and sustainably manage marine and coastal ecosystems and resources. Strengthening capacities to prevent pollution, both land-based and marine, and address their sources is essential. In that regard, it is important to support the full participation of SIDS in international processes that have impacts on these ecosystems, such as the ongoing development an international legally binding instrument on plastic pollution, including in the marine environment. | Basel Convention Plastic Waste Partnership | The Partnership has more than 100 members including SIDS | The Plastic Waste Partnership is a multi-stakeholder platform that has been established under the Basel Convention to mobilise business, government, academic and civil society resources, interests and expertise to improve and promote the environmentally sound management (ESM) of plastic waste at the global, regional and national levels and to prevent and minimize its generation. | Governments, civil society, industry | SDGs 3, 12, 14 and 15 | https://www.basel.int/Implementation/Plasticwastes/PlasticWastePartnership/tabid/8096/Default.aspx | Accelerate capacity development for SIDS to prevent and combat pollution, including through the environmentally sound management of hazardous chemicals and wastes | Events, in an innovative format (other than panel discussions), that allow stakeholders to quickly and effectively share concrete solutions to the challenges currently faced by SIDS. | ||||||
115 | Association for Renewables and Environment in Sao Tome and Principe (APERAS) | www.hitec-tic.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Sao Tome and Principe | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Sao Tomé and Principe | Sao Tomé and Principe | National | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Education, Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | put an halt of all international assistence programme in order to review them one by one | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | devise a serious youth programme in place (education, job, civic engagement, sport and culture) | Taking care of our elders | Sao Tome and Principe | During COVID-19, we started to run a programme of support to elder people in STP with a wide range of services that helped country achieve low death rate with old people. It runs till today. But lack support to make stronger and wider reach. | SAPELIN Foundation and private partners KYRPTON AND HITEC | Poverty and Hunger | Let's us stop play the talk shop of endless opportunities that fail to deliver and start commiting to ONE common goal at TIME. | Find and agree in ONE common goal, action and activities | ||||||
118 | Catanduanes State University, Philippines | https://catsu.edu.ph/ | Education & Academic Entities | Asia | Philippines | Pacific | Singapore | Other | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Implement National Adaptation Plan | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Policy on water and aquaculture for food security | BIOME and ACE-HEMS | Philippines | |||||||||||
119 | Guadalcanal Provincial Youth Council (S.I) | https://facebook.com/groups/2277195262556710/ | Children & Youth | Oceania | Solomon Islands | Pacific | Solomon Islands | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Long-term capacity building | It's important for stakeholders to get down to the community level to learn the actual situation on the ground than giving funds to certain organizations which at times funds were exhausted yet by project partners for administrative tasks. Going to the rural communities and connect directly through community based groups can be a huge changer for rural communities. | Stakeholders to work with platforms that connects directly with rural communities | |||||||||||||||
120 | MY World México | https://www.myworldmexico.org/ | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | Mexico | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Mexico | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Strengthen financing to coastal areas for risk prevention systems that help prevent changes in water supply and demand, carry out studies on water demand to improve water management and know the region's remaining availability, improve the drainage system to prevent flooding with infrastructure and laws, promote technology transfer, and address the recommendations of the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB). These actions will strengthen the resilience of coastal cities, promoting integrated water management, conservation, and fostering sustainable and safe development in these vulnerable areas. Therefore, it is necessary to allocate adequate financial resources to implement risk prevention systems, such as coastal defenses and contingency plans. It is also necessary to carry out studies on water demand that allow for more efficient management and projections to guarantee a sustainable supply, considering factors such as population growth and climate change, and based on these studies, develop integrated water management policies that promote conservation, water efficiency and the reuse of treated water, thus guaranteeing a safe and sustainable supply for coastal cities. On the other hand, the drainage system should be improved through infrastructure such as storm drainage systems and construction of retention reservoirs, as well as laws on the implementation of flood management measures, sustainable urban planning and the promotion of construction practices to reduce the impact of flooding. And finally, fostering technology transfer will facilitate the adoption of innovative solutions, including advanced monitoring systems, early warning and conservation techniques. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Long-term capacity building | In order to promote resilience in coastal areas, it is necessary to encourage the promotion of a sustainable blue economy, which implies taking responsible advantage of marine and coastal resources, guaranteeing their conservation and recovery. To achieve this, sustainable fishing practices should be adopted, marine protected areas should be implemented, and responsible aquaculture should be promoted. It is also important to develop eco-tourism, driven by incentives for the adoption of sustainable practices by tourism companies, such as reducing the use of plastics, proper waste management and respect for marine fauna and flora. In addition, strategies for promotion and awareness-raising are also needed. On the other hand, a comprehensive policy should provide opportunities and spaces for young people to participate in decision-making and the implementation of environmental initiatives, the YOUNGO Ocean's Voice initiative, for example, can serve as an effective mechanism to channel and amplify the perspectives and concerns of young people in this area. Or, through educational programs, sustainability training and the creation of dialogue platforms that allow their voices to be heard in the definition of environmental policies. | Sustainable Energy for All Alliance (SE4All) | Solomon Islands Cape Verde Islands Jamaica Haiti Maldives Seychelles Samoa Tuvalu Vanuatu Barbados These are just examples, and the SE4All initiative has worked in many other countries, both small island developing states and developing countries in general, to promote sustainable energy and energy efficiency. | Under this alliance, regional and national partnerships have been established to address the specific challenges faced by SIDS in terms of energy and sustainable development. A remarkable example is the partnership between the SE4All Alliance and UNDP, in collaboration with the governments of several SIDS in the Pacific. This partnership has worked closely with governments and local communities to develop renewable energy projects, such as solar and wind power, which enable SIDS to reduce their dependence on fossil fuels and move towards a cleaner and more sustainable energy. Besides project implementation, the partnership has also focused on strengthening local capacities in the energy sector by providing technical training and support for sustainable energy policy planning and management. | The Sustainable Energy for All (SE4All) Partnership initiative has the support and commitment of various partners and stakeholders, including: United Nations (UN) World Bank (WB) Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) African Development Bank (AfDB) Asian Development Bank (ADB) European Union (EU) International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) International Energy Agency (IEA) International Monetary Fund (IMF) United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) | SE4All is directly related to SDG 7: Affordable and clean energy. However, it also contributes to other SDGs, such as SDG 13: Climate action, and SDG 9: Industry, innovation and infrastructure, among others. | SE4All Alliance official website https://www.seforall.org/ Report "Sustainable Energy for All: 2018 Progress Report": https://www.seforall.org/knowledge-hub/sustainable-energy-for-all-2018-progress-report Report "Small Island Developing States and Renewable Energy": https://www.unido.org/publications/small-island-developing-states-and-renewable-energy | Renew political commitment and resources to foster practices that are sustainable, resilient and respectful of the unique needs and challenges of SIDS. Foster global collaboration for collaborative projects, provide technical assistance and local capacity building to preserve coastal ecosystems. | Conduct regular and inclusive consultations with local communities, indigenous groups and civil society organizations to ensure that their voices and perspectives are heard and considered in decision-making processes. Provide support and resources to strengthen the capacities of local stakeholders, empowering them to actively participate in discussions. Encourage the establishment of multi-stakeholder platforms and alliances that bring together diverse stakeholders, including government representatives, academics, private sector and community leaders. Promote research and innovation by providing incentives and funding opportunities for local institutions and researchers to conduct studies and develop solutions that address specific challenges faced by SIDS. Use digital platforms and technologies to enhance stakeholder engagement. Emphasize transparency and accountability in decision-making processes, ensuring that information is available and accessible to all stakeholders. | |||||
121 | Observatoire de gestion de la formation et administration scolaire (OGEFAS) ONG EUP | https://www.ogefasong.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | République Démocratique du Congo | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Education, Transfer of technology | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | ||||||||||||||||
122 | CEDREFI | http://www.cedrefi.ngo.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Mauritius | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Comoros, Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Capacity development programme based on scientific principles targeting teenagers and with the relevant trained facilitators and a conducive environment for policy dialogue with stakeholders | Youth-related policies and engagement, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Create a conducive environment for policy dialogue between government and civil society and develop capacity of civil society for review and monitoring of implementation of the recommendation of the Conference | Regular policy dialogue | The Republic of Mauritius | Regular workshop and consultation are done on SIDS issues and challenges civil society is facing in this engagement and understanding the challenges of implementing the SIDS plan of action | Govrnment of Mauritius and the private sector and the UN system | Blue economy and protecting the oceans | UN web sites on SIDS | Solidarity with the SIDS whose population are in danger of becoming climate refugees | Resources to develop constructive dialogue among stakeholders from SIDS and ensuring a fair representation of SIDS civil society at the meeting in order to make their voice heard | ||||||
123 | Women in Distress Organization | www.distresswomen.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Nigeria | All SIDS regions, Caribbean | Mauritius | Select | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Gender equality | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Reducing inequalities will support SIDS in overcoming development challenges and to create better conditions to accelerate progress towards achieving sustainable development priorities, that could be promoted at SIDS4. Reducing inequality should be a priority in efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. While policy coherence is important to ensure effective implementation, it should not overshadow the need to address the underlying inequalities that can arise from policy implementation. Here are a few reasons why focusing on reducing inequalities is crucial: 1. Leaving no, one behind: The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are centered around the principle of leaving no one behind. By prioritizing the reduction of inequalities, governments can work towards ensuring that the benefits of development reach all segments of society, particularly the most vulnerable and marginalized groups. This approach promotes inclusivity and social justice. 2. Sustainable and equitable development: Inequalities can hinder sustainable development by creating social tensions, impeding economic progress, and exacerbating environmental challenges. By addressing inequalities, governments can create a more equitable and just society, which in turn fosters stability and enables long-term sustainable development. 3. Multi-dimensional nature of inequalities: Inequalities are not limited to income disparities; they encompass multiple dimensions such as education, healthcare, gender, race, and access to basic services. Tackling these interrelated dimensions requires comprehensive and targeted policies that address the root causes of inequality and promote equal opportunities for all. 4. Enhanced social cohesion: High levels of inequality can erode social cohesion and trust within society. By addressing inequalities, governments can foster a sense of shared responsibility, fairness, and social cohesion, creating a conducive environment for collaboration and collective action to achieve the SDGs. | To effectively reduce inequalities, governments can employ a combination of policies, including: a. Progressive taxation and redistribution: Implementing fair tax policies and redistributive measures can help bridge the wealth gap and provide resources for social programs and services that benefit the most vulnerable. b. Quality education and skill development: Ensuring access to quality education, vocational training, and lifelong learning opportunities equips individuals with the skills needed to participate in the economy and reduces disparities in opportunities. c. Universal healthcare and social protection: Establishing comprehensive healthcare systems and social protection measures helps address disparities in access to essential services and protects individuals and families from falling into poverty due to unforeseen circumstances. d. Gender equality and empowerment: Promoting gender equality through policies that address discrimination, improve access to education, promote equal pay, and empower women can significantly reduce gender-based inequalities. e. Addressing systemic discrimination: Governments should actively combat systemic discrimination based on race, ethnicity, religion, disability, and other factors. This can be done through legal frameworks, affirmative action, and initiatives that promote inclusivity and diversity. | Affordable Housing Initiative for Sustainable Development in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) | The affordable housing initiative in SIDS is designed to tackle multiple issues simultaneously, making it a game-changing action in the region. Here is an example of how this initiative can be implemented effectively: 1. Multi-Stakeholder Partnership: A diverse group of stakeholders, including government agencies, local communities, private sector entities, non-profit organizations, and international development partners, form a collaborative partnership. 2. Policy and Regulatory Framework: The partnership works together to develop a comprehensive policy and regulatory framework that promotes sustainable development and enables the construction of affordable housing. 3. Innovative Financing Mechanisms: To overcome financial barriers, the partnership explores innovative financing mechanisms. This may include a combination of public and private investments, grants from international development agencies, microfinance options for low-income households, and crowdfunding platforms. 4. Climate-Resilient Design: Considering the vulnerability of SIDS to climate change and natural disasters, the initiative emphasizes climate-resilient design. Housing units are built using environmentally friendly materials, incorporate energy-efficient technologies, and integrate resilient infrastructure such as storm-resistant windows, water harvesting systems, and renewable energy sources. 5. Community Engagement and Capacity Building: The partnership actively involves local communities in the planning, design, and implementation phases. This fosters a sense of ownership and empowers communities to actively participate in decision-making processes. 6. Knowledge Sharing and Replication: The partnership promotes knowledge sharing and replication of successful models across different SIDS. Lessons learned, best practices, and technological innovations are shared through regional workshops, conferences, and online platforms. | African Union ECOSOCC | By prioritizing the reduction of inequalities and implementing targeted policies, governments can accelerate progress towards the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development while ensuring that no one is left behind. | 1. Ensure the inclusion of diverse stakeholders representing different sectors, including government agencies, civil society organizations,private sector entities, academia, and international development partners. 2. Establish clear and transparent communication channels to engage stakeholders from the early stages of the SIDS4 process. 3. Organize interactive workshops, consultations, and roundtable discussions to facilitate dialogue and exchange of ideas among stakeholders. 4. Establish regional and national platforms that bring together stakeholders to discuss SIDS4 priorities and actions. 5. Leverage technology to facilitate online engagement. 6.Provide capacity building programs to empower stakeholders with the knowledge and skills needed to actively engage in the SIDS4 process. 7.Encourage the formation of partnerships and networks among stakeholders to facilitate collaboration, knowledge sharing, and joint actions. 8.Develop a robust monitoring and evaluation framework. | |||||||||
125 | Marine Institute of Ireland | www.marine.ie | Science & Technological Community | Europe | Ireland | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | American Samoa Anguilla Aruba Bermuda British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands Commonwealth of Northern Marianas Cook Islands Curacao French Polynesia Guadeloupe Guam Martinique Montserrat New Caledonia Niue Puerto Rico Sint Maarten Turks and Caicos Islands U.S. Virgin Islands | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Ensure equitable and open access to International Developmental Aid programmes by providing relevant training in Grant application writing and subsequent posts for national / regional co-ordinators to be aware of and share opportunities accordingly. | Our Shared Ocean | All SIDS are eligible to apply for funding | Ireland has established Our Shared Ocean a multi-annual programme to support research, knowledge exchange and capacity building in partnership with Small Island Developing States (SIDS). It reflects our commitment to delivering the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and the commitments on climate and oceans in A Better World, Ireland’s policy for international development, and to building closer ties with SIDS through our Strategy for Partnership with Small Island Developing States. Our Shared Ocean is part of Ireland’s response to the challenges facing many SIDS, recognising that our fellow islanders are on the front line of the impact of climate change and vulnerable, in particular, to sea-level rise and extreme weather events. It also recognises the important role of SIDS in relation to global ocean governance and their capacity to develop innovative responses to these challenges. The programme is funded through Irish Aid, Ireland’s programme for overseas development, and is managed by the Marine Institute. Our focus: Oceans & Climate Action; Inclusive and Sustainable Blue Economy & Marine Policy & Ocean Governance Our aims 1.Support capacity building through partnerships between Ireland and SIDS focused on oceans and climate action, inclusive and sustainable blue economic development, marine and ocean governance. 2. Establish and grow research partnerships between Irish institutions and their SIDS counterparts, providing research and technical support to address specific ocean and climate challenges and underpin long-term cooperation. Build the Irish capacity and knowledge in relation to the UN SDGs related to sustainable ocean management as set out in A Better World. Participation: To support participation in Our Shared Ocean funding is being provided through competitive calls for grant applications for: Mobility and Travel grants; MSc., Post-Doctoral fellowships; and, research projects. | Marine Institute (of Ireland), Irish Aid of Dept. of Foreign Affairs | Capacity Building, Knowledge Transfer, Empowerment, Sustainability | Listen, Think, Help, Act. | |||||||||
126 | Organization For Immigrants Peace And Federal Development | www.ofipafd.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Ghana | All SIDS regions | Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Mauritius, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Singapore, Trinidad and Tobago | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Transfer of technology | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation should be considered as the first priority of SIDS, climate change is main factor which enables the native to live healthy good in the SIDS. Climate education campaign should be done periodically in all the SIDS morethan other countries. And this will help create a better climatic condition to live good. SIDS should in every three months organise disaster risk reduction seminars for all people in their countries. The education should be on what to do when the get into climatic disasters. All SIDS should provide all their citizens with safety , protective disaster equipment and materials so they can use it as safety equipment when they get into any climatic disaster. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation should be considered as the first priority of SIDS, climate change is main factor which enables the native to live healthy good in the SIDS. Climate education campaign should be done periodically in all the SIDS morethan other countries. And this will help create a better climatic condition to live good. SIDS should in every three months organise disaster risk reduction seminars for all people in their countries. The education should be on what to do when the get into climatic disasters. All SIDS should provide all their citizens with safety , protective disaster equipment and materials so they can use it as safety equipment when they get into any climatic disaster. | Organising climatic education seminars in SIDS | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation should be considered as the first priority of SIDS, climate change is main factor which enables the native to live healthy good in the SIDS. Climate education campaign should be done periodically in all the SIDS morethan other countries. And this will help create a better climatic condition to live good. SIDS should in every three months organise disaster risk reduction seminars for all people in their countries. The education should be on what to do when the get into climatic disasters. All SIDS should provide all their citizens with safety , protective disaster equipment and materials so they can use it as safety equipment when they get into any climatic disaster. | ||||||||||||
127 | IWGEPAD | iwgepad.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | UN | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | US | Global | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Employment, Transfer of technology | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Long-term capacity building | Durban declaration | UN | UNOPS | Sustunaible Development Growth | UNPD | No | ||||||||||
128 | IWGEPAD | iwgepad.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | UN | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Switzerland | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Gender equality | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Durban Declaration | UN | UNOPS | Sustainable Development Goals | No | |||||||||
129 | Climate Analytics Caribbean | https://sdgs.un.org/events/online-stakeholder-consultation-fourth-international-conference-small-island-developing | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Germany | Caribbean, Pacific | Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Palau, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Samoa, Trinidad and Tobago | Global, Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to long-term capacity building, Data access and capacity | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | SIDS require a harmonized, legislative policy framework to address climate change mitigation and adaptation including addressing DRR and improving resilience. Such a legislative framework will serve to 1) identify and assess exposure to climate impacts, 2) allow for the development of appropriate actions to address climate impacts and to mitigate climate change, 3) identify costs as well as sources of funding to implement the various identified action, 4) create an enabling environment for transforming energy policy in favor of clean and renewable energy and 4) ensure a just transition away from fossil fuels towards a low carbon and resilient economy. The design of this legislative framework is not to take place in silos, as the impacts of climate change and the associated responses are cross-cutting. Therefore, building this legislative framework will require a “whole of government approach”. One potential approach to the development of a climate change legislative framework may include the set up a “climate change task force” comprised of government representatives with key portfolios, e.g. representatives from finance ministries, energy ministries, climate change departments, sustainable development/development ministries and departments, labour ministries, education ministries etc. The purpose of the task force would be to assess existing policies against “fit for purpose” criteria in the context of the framework and to propose/develop new policies that would address climate change adaptation and mitigation. In addition, the development of the national climate change framework should also take international developments on climate policy into consideration, both for national development and for international engagement. SIDS should ensure that the development of their national climate change policy framework takes into account key decisions taken at the international level to allow for streamlining where possible. In addition, consideration of international decisions in policymaking may allow SIDS to show leadership on climate change policy development at the international level. | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | While this policy recommendation does not solely address oceans and the blue economy, the oceans/climate change/biodiversity nexus is of clear importance for SIDS. Issues that lie at the nexus of oceans, biodiversity and climate change continue to arise as climate change impacts intensify. The lack of governance arrangements for coordination in these areas creates gaps that present risks for sustainable development in SIDS. As such, SIDS should consider developing a governance framework that holistically address oceans, climate change and biodiversity. The framework should also serve to increase the capacity of SIDS to create and implement adaptation projects in a manner that aligns with interlinked international obligations. SIDS might consider developing or updating policies related to marine protected areas in a manner that aligns with developments under international treaties such as the Kunming-Montreal biodiversity framework and areas beyond national jurisdiction under UNCLOS, as well as the Paris Agreement. This will require gathering of information on areas potential areas of ecological interest in SIDS that should be protected from deep seabed mining, building a knowledge and information base for informed decision-making in relation to blue carbon and its potential uses and environmental impacts and integration of governance and management of climate change, biodiversity and oceans issues in SIDS. | Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance | CARICOM countries | The Caribbean Climate Justice Alliance seeks to build a regional coalition and grassroots movement to transform policy and practice and catalyse action for climate justice and a just transition. It brings together leading civil society organisations (CSOs), academia, creatives and other non-state actors and their networks working across different sectors and aspects of climate justice – economic, environmental and social justice – to spark greater awareness, engagement, collaboration to influence policy and deliver and concrete change on the ground. The goal of the Alliance is to bring together the diverse and often disconnected efforts of CSOs and other non-state actors on climate justice to leverage synergies, enhance knowledge sharing and facilitate joint learning and action to build a strong regional movement by and for rights holders. The objectives include: Advocacy – Developing a shared Caribbean Climate Justice Agenda that reflects the needs, priorities and realities of the region, and enable collective advocacy to amplify the voices of the most vulnerable and influence national, regional and global policies. Action – Mobilising and encouraging practical action by CSOs, local communities and enterprises, and other non-state actors on climate justice and holding governments accountable for their commitments to deliver climate action and a just transition. Learning – Documenting and sharing experiences, lessons, good practices and innovations to inspire actions among CSOs, local communities and enterprises, other non-state actors and their partners to scale out and up for impact. Partnerships – Fostering collaboration and strengthening capacity for more effective and strategic partnerships among civil society and other non-state actors and between civil society, government and other development partners to promote climate justice. | Caribbean Natural Resources Institute, Climate Analytics Caribbean, Freedom Imaginaries, CCJ, EPIC, Girls Care, Panos, The Cropper Foundation, The Breadfruit Collective, iDERA, CCJ, University of the Bahamas | Climate action, gender equality, decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, peace, justice and strong institutions, partnerships | https://canari.org/caribbean-climate-justice-alliance/ | The key to unlocking SIDS’ immense potential for SDG achievement lies in creating a transformative, robust enabling environment via adequate and accessible international support that empowers innovation and drives implementation. | Ensure that stakeholders from SIDS regions are aware of SIDS4, have access to the discussions and are represented in person at the conference. Webinars in the lead up to SIDS4 are helpful to increase awareness and gather input on related topics. In person participation in discussions at the conference allow stakeholders to build capacity and also take key action items back to their constituencies, which will help with implementation of the SDGs. In addition, creation of opportunities to exchange with policy makers (formally or informally) can lead to meaningful partnerships for implementation. | ||||||
130 | Lady Lawyer Foundation | https://ladylawyervillagepostcards.wordpress.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Italy | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability, Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to long-term capacity building | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | ||||||||||||||||
131 | Justice,Peace and Integrity of Creation - (JPIC) - Columban Mission - Fiji. | www.columban.org.fj | Non-Governmental Organization | Oceania | Australia | Pacific | Fiji | Regional, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Achieving debt sustainability | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Ocean is where all life begins. And the Ocean determines all factors of life on land and subsiquently how all life in future will be. Therefore, the proper management, protection, preservation and sustainable use is of paramount importance. The whole global community must work together in how we this can be put into practice from Global, Regional, National and right down to our communities through its legislative, governance and policies that can facilitate the actualization , education, support, financing, monitoring and evaluation of this intiative. | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Good Visions and Plans can only work with if we have the right resources and support especially if we are dealing with the challenge that is affecting the whole world. Properly managed and accessible financial support sysytems is needed to be in place to enable countries and communities to put into action their sustainable development plans. We need this support to enable sustainable progress for there is a cost to any development and this financial support must be accessible to remote and most vulnerable communities. In this way we can also alleviate the level of poverty and economical constaints on our national budgets and national debts which ulimately enslaves its people and resources. | "We Matter." | Engage with organisations that work directly in communitties and hear their stories since they have been with the people and communities. Work with existing local structures and help improve in areas that lacks in and this is one of the most effective way in localisation and making our Talk Work. | ||||||||||||
132 | Stichting Teatro Bulabanda | https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057436188737 | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Curacao | Caribbean | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | National, Local | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Long-term capacity building | Transform the educational system to meet cultural and contemporary needs | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Facilitate more culturally fitting, and thus sustainable economic possibilities | ||||||||||||||
133 | Fatihunnur Foundation | http://fatihunnurcenter.or.id | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | Indonesia | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Papua and Timor Leste | Regional, National | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Health, Education, Data access and capacity | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | - We have to help them specifically on Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | - We have to help them specifically on Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | - Capacity Building Programme, Digital Literacy and Data science training programme with ASEAN Foundation supported by Google and SAP. | Indonesia | Actually, we have conducted Capacity Building Programme, Digital Literacy and Data science training programme with ASEAN Foundation supported by Google and SAP. | Google, SAP and ASEAN Foundation | SDG 4 (Quality Education) | https://www.linkedin.com/posts/yayasan-fatihunnur-fatihunnur-foundation_datascience-indonesia-teknologi-activity-7038532537777881088-l8Gx?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop | - Ensure that there are no issues in SDG 1 (No Poverty) and SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) | - We have to focus and finally create a Digital Blue Print programme for the next 10 up to 25 years in SDG3 (Good health and well-being) and SDG 4 (education quality) | |||||
134 | Never Again Rwanda | https://neveragainrwanda.org/about/who-we-are/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Rwanda | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Gender equality, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Youth-related policies and engagement | 1. An important component of youth engagement is creating opportunities for youth to express themselves, voice their ideas, and provide input for projects or programs. It is critical for youth to actually be heard especially during decision making processes around development planning. 2. Formulate a work plan on the theme with parties at community, local, regional and international levels to scale up sustainable development actions. 3. Support young people in leading an organization and encourage them to develop efforts that nurture healthy adolescents. 4. Consider establishing a youth position in organization’s governing board and ensure it is filled regularly. 5. Offer ways for youth to speak out on issues affecting adolescent health, such as texting, later start times in schools, tobacco use, or healthy eating, and to advocate for themselves and their needs. 6. Encourage youth to develop and implement a project or initiative that brings together their peers for a cause related to adolescent and young adult health, or economic development, etc. We consider youth engagement as essential to building strong National Societies Volunteerism is central to youth engagement and is an effective and meaningful way of engaging young people in civic action. Education, empowerment and enabling environments are vital for youth engagement. Youth are agents of change with the power to address global humanitarian, peacebuilding and social justice challenges relevant to their local communities. Youth in decision-making at all levels of management, governance and service delivery are crucial for transferring experiences and knowledge between generations. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | 1. Strengthen knowledge and understanding regarding the imperatives for building partnerships and to offer key elements of partnering. create platforms for cross-fertilization and knowledge and experience sharing among partnership practitioners. 2. create new and enhance existing types of partnerships, financing models and approaches to resource mobilization in country. emphasis should be put in showcasing how engagement with diverse entities and joint resource mobilization strategies can help implement the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. 3. identify financing flows in a country, including public, private, national and international sources, to be able to understand what resources are present and how to strategically leverage them for sustainable development. 4. identify private sector partnerships that create shared value, while mitigating risks including “greenwashing” or “blue washing”. Explore mutual innovative impact investment opportunities, such as leveraging digitization and fintech and unlocking the potential of new channels. 5. Promote more transparent and accountable systems 6. Increase public investments in the formal and informal care economies. | IWRM ACTION HUB | Global | Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) is a process that promotes the coordinated development and management of water, land and related resources in order to maximize the resultant economic and social welfare in an equitable manner without compromising the sustainability of vital ecosystems. | 1. access to water supply and sanitation 2. water related disaster. 3. ecosystem degradation and biodiversity loss | https://iwrmactionhub.org/about/iwrm-explained | we are all in this together. show and execute political will to formulate a work plan on the theme with all parties at Community, local, regional and international levels to scale up sustainable development actions. | Climate change is real, and small Islands are more at risk. replant our globe, for 1 tree cut, replant 20 or even 100 more. Create clear guidelines for inclusive partnerships. review and update all education curricula to incorporate sustainability themes, such as climate change, biodiversity conservation, sustainable energy, and disaster risk reduction and for all practices of leaving no one behind. | |||||||
135 | Unité de Développement Constructif | www.cliohaiti.net | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Haïti | Caribbean | Haiti | National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Education | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | De nos jours, le changement climatique devient une préoccupation mondiale. En Haïti, les conséquences de ce phénomène se fait recentir de plus en plus soit par les par les catastrophes qui frappent le pays chaque jours. Soit par d'autres facteurs qui créent des problèmes sociaux. Donc ils seront importants que les aléas climatiques soient traités dans les débats publics pour que la population soit plus résilient. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Haïti vis de plus en plus des moments d'instabilités politiques, économiques et sociales mais tous ceci sont liés surtout par la crise de la faim. Donc il serait préférable qu'une bonne politique de nutrition soit mise en place dans le pays. | ||||||||||||||
136 | International Environment Forum | https://iefworld.org | Science & Technological Community | Europe | Switzerland | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | 1. Preparing for difficult island futures through disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation Island communities have many unique characteristics, cultures and value systems that should be preserved as part of our global heritage. Yet many islands now face existential risks from climate change and sea level rise. Atolls are already experiencing coastal erosion and flooding, and salinisation of fresh water resources. They will become uninhabitable before complete submersion. Atoll states risk losing their entire national territory, making their populations stateless. To anticipate this tragic eventuality, International law needs to evolve in several directions. - Ocean law needs to be changed to maintain a nation's rights to its exclusive economic zone and marine resources even if the national territory shrinks or disappears, as a partial compensation for the loss. - Climate refugees need to be recognised and given a legal status, since they will have no reasonable possibility of returning to the land of their origin. - Migration law needs to allow for a nation or other political or cultural group to migrate as a community, retaining as much as possible of its organisation, culture and social relationships even if required to locate somewhere else, and the country receiving them should grant them a certain autonomy. - Following the example of Tuvalu, island countries should be assisted to record and archive as much as possible of their cultural heritage, language, and the characteristics of their national territory, to preserve them for future generations. Perhaps if climate change is reversed, some islands may be restored, with return becoming possible. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Long-term capacity building | 2. Long-term capacity building and youth engagement In a globalised world, island youth are increasingly exposed to life elsewhere and the attractions of a materialistic society. The temptation to emigrate is very strong. Islands need to build their capacity to offer their population the unique advantages of their island context and culture, and strengthen the resilience of island communities faced with the temptations of the outside world. This means sharing the advantages of island cultures and world-views, and transmitting them to future generations as a unique asset in an increasingly globalised society. Youth need to be proud of their island heritage with a strong sense of community. The island experience of living within limits and the values that emerge from this will be increasingly important as we all learn to live within planetary boundaries. | Regional SIDS cooperation | All SIDS regions | SIDS share many characteristics, including limited capacities as individual states, making regional cooperation organisations to provide collective capacities a logical development. UNEP initiated this through its Regional Seas Programmes in all the SIDS regions and some emerged directly from regional initiatives, such as the Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme (SPREP). The global SIDS conferences are the logical extension of this sharing of island experience, and the collective weight of SIDS working together at the global level has greatly influenced the UN system and processes towards sustainable development. | All SIDS governments, regional organisations, many scientific and non-governmental partners | Environment, sustainability, cooperation | https://www.unep.org/explore-topics/oceans-seas/what-we-do/regional-seas-programme https://www.sprep.org/ | Learn from Small Island Developing States how to live sustainably on a small planet through solidarity, cooperation, reciprocity, moderation, dignity and respect. | The most important engagement is by the island populations of SIDS themselves, to help them see their importance in the world community despite their relative smallness. Modern media should assist with this by sharing the conference widely. Stakeholders elsewhere should come to see how much they have to learn from island communities, world-views, indigenous values and lifestyles as we transition from an economy of endless growth to living sustainability within planetary boundaries. While islands have many needs still to be met, they also have much to give. | ||||||
137 | SUSTAINABLE CASSAVA FARMERS AND PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SCFAPDAN) | SCFAPDAN.COM | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | NIGERIA | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | 1. Sound Education Education is one of the best solutions to poverty. Globally speaking, even the most basic education; reading, writing and arithmetic can open doors for children that would otherwise be locked tight. But it’s more than that; the cycle of poverty simply can’t be broken unless children receive education. 2. Ensuring Basic health care Affordable, accessible, basic health care is a critical solution to poverty. According to the World Health Organization, about 100 million people are pushed into extreme poverty each year, due to out of pocket spending on health. To reduce poverty, affordable services should be made available when and where families need them. They should include health promotion and prevention, treatment, rehabilitation and implementation of health insurance in community base. 3. Improve childhood nutrition According to the World Health Organization, eliminating malnutrition is one of the most cost-effective solutions to poverty. The developmental, economic, social and medical impacts of malnutrition are serious and lasting. It affects individuals as well as their families, communities and countries. Nourishing babies and young children is one of the best ways to fight poverty. Doing so in this critical window can improve children’s well-being for a lifetime not just as survivors but as students, earners and leaders. Conversely, malnourished babies and young children can become stunted for a lifetime both physically and cognitively. In 2020, an estimated 149 million children under five were estimated to be stunted. 4. Supporting environmental programs Seventy five per cent of the world’s poor living in rural areas count on natural resources such as forests, lakes and oceans for their livelihoods. But extreme weather is causing havoc with all these. Climate change is drastically impacting poverty. Statistics shows that any viable solutions to poverty must include environmental programming not just in poor countries, but around the world. Between 2030 and 2050, climate change alone is expected to cause approximately 250,000 extra deaths per year. That’s from malnutrition, malaria, diarrhea and heat stress alone. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | 1. On Disaster Risk Reduction: Emergency managers think of disasters as recurring events with four phases: Mitigation, Preparedness, Response, and Recovery. Mitigation: This phase includes actions taken to prevent or reduce the cause, impact, and consequences of disasters. Examples of hazard mitigation include: • Tying down homes or barns with ground anchors to withstand wind damage • Digging water channels to redirect water and planting vegetation to absorb water • Constructing levees or permanent barriers to control flooding • Reinforcing fencing to prevent animal escapes • Buying insurance policies Preparedness This phase includes planning, training, and educational activities for events that cannot be mitigated. Examples include: • Developing disaster preparedness plans for what to do, where to go, or who to call for help in a disaster • Exercising plans through drills, tabletop exercises, and full-scale exercises • Creating a supply list of items that are useful in a disaster • Walking around a farm and identifying possible vulnerabilities to high winds Response The response phase occurs in the immediate aftermath of a disaster. During the response phase, business and other operations do not function normally. Personal safety and well-being in an emergency and the duration of the response phase depend on the level of preparedness. Examples of response activities include: • Implementing disaster response plans • Conducting search and rescue missions • Taking actions to protect yourself, your family, your animals, and others • Addressing public perceptions about food safety Recovery: During the recovery period, restoration efforts occur concurrently with regular operations and activities. The recovery period from a disaster can be prolonged. Examples of recovery activities include: • Preventing or reducing stress-related illnesses and excessive financial burdens • Rebuilding damaged structures based on advanced knowledge obtained from the preceding disaster • Reducing vulnerability to future disasters 2. On Financing Sustainable development: The common financing sources used in developing economies can be classified into four categories: Family and Friends, Equity Providers, Debt Providers and Institutional Investors. Once these categories are are properly handled, there'll be resolution of debt challenges and access to improved funds. | THE SUSTAINABLE CASSAVA SCHEME | NIGERIA | EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The following strategies and recommendations relates to the proposal by the SUSTAINABLE CASSAVA FARMERS AND PROCESSING DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (SCFAPDAN), to increase the value chain and sustainability of Cassava in Nigeria in line with the Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs (which was formally called Millennium Development Goals, MDGs) of the United Nations. With respect to the second goal of the Sustainable Development Goal of "Zero Hunger" which is aimed at ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture, the Sustainable Cassava Farmers and Processing Development Association of Nigeria was formed to partake in the actualization of this goal by increasing the value chain and sustainability of cassava though the utilization of the vast labour force, magnanimous and ariable farm lands, abundant resources (Financial and non-financial) of Nigeria, the vibrant population of Nigeria and its market and the international market as cassava serves many purposes apart from the consumption of the root. The scheme to be fully implemented with a total investment of Four billion two hundred and thirty four million seven hundred and fifty four US Dollars ($4,234,754). From the analysis contained in this business plan, the project is technically feasible and commercially attractive. It will generate wealth and jobs too. It will contribute to food security in Nigeria and enhance economic progress. We strongly recommend the project for funding and implementation. | SCS 1 | SCFAPDAN.COM | Since SIDS are particularly vulnerable to climate change, environmental hazards, poor healthcare etc; We advice and suggest World leaders and stakeholders to enforce and focus more on intense research on how to Support climate actions, poverty alleviation, healthcare, promote disaster risk reduction , Bolster resilience to economic shocks, Strengthen maritime transportation systems, Build the blue economy. | Potential actions that could be taken to facilitate more meaningful, diverse and effective stakeholders engagement during the SIDS4 are: 1. Understand the role of the facilitator. 2. Provide structure to the discussion. 3. Guide the discussion. 4. Record the discussion in a visible way. 5. Ensure productive group behaviors. 6. Summarize the results. | |||||||
138 | GSDM, Professionnels de l'Agroécologie | https://gsdm-mg.org/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Madagascar | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Poverty eradication and hunger | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | My first policy recommendantion to support and to create better conditions to accelerate progress in achieving their sustainable development priorities is to access financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges). In fact, SIDS countries are facing multiple crisis and multiples challenges as disaster risk, climate change effect, social issues, also access to the market due to their geographical situation, … and many other crisis. They have also debt crisis through many years. It is difficult for these countries to face these multiple challenges with their own resources. The impact of these multiple crisis, not least the effects of climate change and the loss of biodiversity are too high and the rate of degradation is very high/speed. It should be tackled with sufficient and impactful means to solve these multiple problems. The aids should target multiple sectors but not one side of challenge only. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | The second policy recommendation concerns long-term capacity-building, integrating the role of young people and women. It is important that young people and women strengthen their positions in the political decision-making process of their country. Access to funding is essential to kick-start development, but it's also important to build a solid foundation for maintaining gains, developing and continuing the process, without necessarily waiting for ongoing external funding opportunities. Young people should be involved in the sustainable management of their resources. These countries often have significant development potential, but are often poorly managed by old-fashioned political methods. | Analyser et accompagner la transition agroécologique des systèmes agricoles et alimentaire - approche participatif territorial | Madagascar | This is a participatory approach at the territorial level (sub-region, commune...). This initiative is still in progress . We suppose, however, that it is a good initiative and takes into account certain successful thematic experiences based local participative dynamics and experiences. Policy-making in developing countries takes place at multiple levels and scales (international, regional-multi-country, national, regional-local), with different actors (financial institutions, multilateral aid, bilateral partners, decision-makers and government orientation). These actors have different or dispersed visions of development. The initiative is based on the fact that the implementation of national public policies and actions is highly sectoralized (agricultural policies, environmental policies, food and nutrition security actions). The sectoral visions each focus on one or two areas of sustainable development, without any real sense of complementarity (agricultural development mainly towards the economic, environmental protection towards the ecological, and food security towards the emergency and social). There is also little involvement of the private sector (value chain players), and fewer links between research and training in the development approach in developing countries. This is a real institutional lock-in for rural development. The approach consists in developing a shared vision of sustainable development for a given territory (bottum up approach) with stakeholders (multi-sectoral, public-private, different types of actors), so as to create a space for discussion, confrontation of ideas and reflection on mechanisms to support sustainable development of the territory. It is then important to finance the initiatives developed in this approach (and to the detriment of traditional sectoral financing). We believe that it is through these approaches that multi-sectoral, multi-actor partnerships will really develop and have a real impact on sustainable development. | GIZ, Multi-actors (public, private sectors), research, University and training Center | The developpement should be issued from the bottum up experiences and should take account multi-dimension thematics of development and should involve different types of actors in territorial/local level. | There should be more commitment at national level, and in a dynamic of territorial/local support. Commitments should not stop at global political commitments. It's important to give ourselves the means to accompany and monitor political decisions at a territorial/local level, by feeding back existing initiatives to these levels. Real change can only take place with a strong commitment from local players and strong dynamics of change at local level. | ||||||||
139 | Coastal 8 | Coastal8.com | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | North America | Charleston SC, USA | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Bahamas, Barbados, Cabo Verde, Dominica, Jamaica, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Global, Regional, Local | Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Systems integration measured to SDG and ROI also investments into Natural assets | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Established a global P3 structure with local and global goals of investing in measured SDGs via natural and built infrastructure-integrated ROI measurements | Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Same as above | BGet Roadmap design (Blue Green economic Transition) | Charleston SC and Dominica and Barbados | As there are several very good scorecards being used for frameworks, what has been missing relative to engaging private sector investment alongside public sector investment at the needed rates and scale to address the impacts of climate change has been a unified microeconomic tool that operationalizes the desired SDG objective in concert with total cost economic returns over reasonable horizons, and that integrates all of the needed system investment to make a civilization prosperous over the planned horizon. Another way of saying this is that project investments are overly risky when not systemically aligned with a long-term program focused on local and global needs to be sustainable in a 2C warmer world. BGet designs have the fundamental ability to speed up and scale up needed investments via three structures that are established with the design process. | Several to be discussed privately: IE: CREAD | "SDG 8 = 14 + 13+15" | Speed and Scale - by Jon Dorre, Value(s) - by Mark Carney, Life - by Paul Ehrlech, Numbers Don't Lie - by Vaclav Smil | SIDs are the perfect location to validate the BGet design process's ability to speed up and scale up P3 investment into long-term prosperity for the 1 world we all live with. | Establish a P3 systems integration structure that SIDs can use to invite northern hemisphere countries and private sector companies to invest in a more prosperous world. | ||||||
140 | Quaker UN Office | quno.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Youth-related policies and engagement, local peacebuilding and violence prevention | Advance notice about participation opportunities so civil society has time to coordinate and plan for engagement. Virtual participation scheduled around different time zones and with language translation available. Specific opportunities for young people to be involved with clarity on how inputs will feed into the political negotiations. | ||||||||||||||||
142 | Vier Pfoten International | https://www.four-paws.org/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Austria | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments) | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Integrating Sustainability in Climate Financing Mechanisms: 1. Funding dedicated to Climate-Resilient Projects: Establish climate financing mechanisms that prioritize funding for climate-resilient projects in SIDS. Allocate grants, loans, or technical assistance to support initiatives such as climate-smart agriculture, sustainable utilization of marine resources, and renewable energy projects. These investments will contribute to sustainable development while mitigating climate change impacts. 2. Incentives for Green Technology: Provide financial incentives, subsidies, or tax breaks for SIDS to adopt and implement green technologies. Encourage the use of energy-efficient appliances, renewable energy systems, and sustainable transportation solutions. These incentives will stimulate the adoption of environmentally friendly practices and reduce the carbon footprint of SIDS. 3. Implement Nature-Based Solutions: Promote the implementation of nature-based solutions in SIDS. Invest in projects that protect and restore natural ecosystems, such as mangrove conservation, reforestation, and sustainable land management. These solutions provide multiple benefits, including climate change mitigation, disaster risk reduction, and biodiversity preservation. 4. Foster new and reinforce existing Public-Private Partnerships: Foster collaborations between SIDS, private sector entities, and international organizations to access financing for sustainable development. Encourage private sector investments in clean energy infrastructure, eco-tourism ventures, and sustainable agriculture. These partnerships leverage expertise, resources, and funding to accelerate sustainable development efforts in SIDS. | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Promoting Ecotourism in SIDS 1. Develop Ecotourism Infrastructure: Invest in ecotourism infrastructure in SIDS, including nature reserves, protected areas, and wildlife sanctuaries. Enhance visitor facilities, such as eco-friendly accommodations and well-maintained trails, to facilitate responsible ecotourism experiences that minimize environmental impact. 2. Foster Partnerships: Facilitate partnerships between SIDS, conservation organizations, and private stakeholders. Encourage collaboration in sustainable tourism planning, wildlife management, and habitat conservation. Promote knowledge sharing and capacity building to ensure effective implementation of ecotourism initiatives. 3. Sustainable Wildlife Management: Promote sustainable wildlife management practices in SIDS. Develop and enforce regulations for wildlife interactions to minimize disturbance and maintain natural behavior. Encourage research on carrying capacities and implement visitor monitoring systems to ensure the sustainability of ecotourism activities. | Ensure true and meaningful CSO representation throughout the process, including by supporting CSO participation in the conference - especially for grassroot organisations. | |||||||||||||
143 | Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice | https://www.migrationgenderjustice.com/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Germany | All SIDS regions, Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS), Caribbean, Pacific | Dominican Republic, Guyana, Trinidad and Tobago, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Aruba and Curacao | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Health, Education, Employment, Gender equality | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Small Island Development States such as the Dominican Republic, Trinidad and Tobago, Guyana, Aruba, and Curaçao comprise destination countries with some of the largest concentrations of Venezuelan migrants per capita. To address these migratory movements, the “Caribbean Sub-Region Refugees and Migrants Response Plan” (RMRP-Caribbean) was established to offer protection and to foster socio-economic and cultural inclusion. Activities as part of the Response Plan are led by a range of ‘appealing partners,’ notably United Nations (UN) agencies, international non-governmental organizations (INGOs), as well as civil society. One priority area of the RMRP-Caribbean is addressing gender-based violence (GBV), yet operational and funding structures lack capacity to ensure GBV prevention, mitigation, and response for Venezuelan women, girl, LGBTQIA+, and gender diverse migrants. We thus recommend strengthening partnerships with organizations, such as us, the Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice, to enhance programing and resource allocation (research, advocacy, and education) for migrant communities. | Gender-Migration Index (GMI) | Global | The Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice's (CMGJ) Gender-Migration Index (GMI) is a policy guidance tool that centers lived experiences of women, girl, LGBTQIA+, and gender diverse migrants by strengthening civil society engagement in international review processes. The index is based on an indicator system that ensures gender-responsiveness and migrant-inclusion in benchmarking policy, particularly in regards to monitoring and evaluation. Through a multi-stakeholder approach, the GMI shrinks spaces between migrant communities and governing bodies and promotes dialogue and information-sharing by facilitating feedback and consultation mechanisms. | Migrant communities and organizations working with migrant communities | SDG 5, 16, and 17 | https://youtu.be/17vbcAUvII0 / https://publications.iom.int/books/migration-policy-practice-vol-xii-number-2-june-2023 | Migrant rights are human rights. It is time for gender justice beyond borders! | A potential action that could be taken to facilitate more meaningful, diverse and effective stakeholder engagement during SIDS4 is to facilitate side events and/or special events as part of which civil society organizations, such as us - the Center for Migration, Gender, and Justice - can share our work, especially in terms of tools, strategies, and practices towards gender-responsive partnerships. | |||||||
144 | Temasek Polytechnic | www.tp.edu.sg | Education & Academic Entities | Asia | Singapore | All SIDS regions | Singapore | Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Education, Overcoming the digital divide, Transfer of technology | Youth-related policies and engagement | Encourage youth advocates for sustainability - youths who have successfully transitioned to sustainability in business; finding challenges in being an advocate for sustainability in a SIDS environment; balancing practicality with aspirations; policy engagement; Lessons learned, sharing of best practices | Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | Make use of digitalisation and responsible use of technology to support sustainable development - eg how can IT support sustainability education? | Instead of leaving a better planet for our kids, how about we leave better kids for our planet? | Have exchange programmes among SIDS to engage in communicty projects, hold diaglogues with leaders | ||||||||||||
145 | Solidarité Agissante pour le Développement Familial (SADF) | www.sadfperu.com | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Democratic Republic of Congo - Cameroon- Peru | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Transfer of technology | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | We all agree that some of the challenges facing islands are global problems that require global solutions; this is particularly the case with climate change and the transport of hazardous and radioactive waste in their territorial waters. Threats of another nature hang over the islands: with the multiplicity of risks linked to the atmosphere and the ocean that surround them, island areas are in the front line. Given these natural risks, namely the movement of land, the transport of hazardous materials, avalanche, dam failure, in particular the forest fire (Cyclone) to solve their various difficulties due to their insularity, SIDS have a vital need for well-functioning and reliable transport networks. Their survival depends on ports and airports because they are heavily dependent on imports for a good part of their needs, especially food and energy. In today's world, trade in goods, by volume, is by sea; for SIDS, the proportion is even higher. If the sea route is the main mode of transport of goods, the plane is mainly used for transport international passenger transport and inter-island transport of people and goods, so we need a real debate on this subject and a will of the international community without pronouncing the theoretical speech | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | The Sustainable Development Financing Policy must encourage Island countries to solve their debt problem, the international community must cancel their debt and help them to borrow under viable and transparent conditions and promote good coordination between them and others. creditors in order to support the efforts of Island countries. Build on lessons learned from the implementation of the Non-Concessional Borrowing Policy, adapting to the new debt situation and new creditor profiles. While the new policy explicitly recognizes that the efforts of others will not be enough to change the current debt landscape of countries eligible for its assistance, its very concept aims to maximize its development impact. This required the reinforcement of a realistic strategic debt policy framework, with a more systematic and proactive focus on debt sustainability at the country level. There is a need for a program to strengthen debt sustainability: this pillar aims to strengthen the incentives for countries to move them towards more sustainable borrowing and investment practices. Recognizing the importance of debt-financed investments for development, this pillar will focus on mitigating demand-side risks associated with debt. Put in place a system which, based on the resources reserved for the Island countries, will encourage them to implement concrete performance and public policy measures with the aim of strengthening debt transparency, fiscal sustainability and debt management | the cross-regional multi-stakeholder dialogue | Afrique et de la région MENA (Afrique du Sud, Éthiopie, Jordanie, Kenya, Malawi, Namibie, Nigeria, Ouganda, Palestine, Rwanda, Tanzani | Approaches to exchanges between civil society organizations, NGOs, States and other actors committed to bringing an important result on the various world markets, to changing business and to creating a field of free exchanges. What helped the most was everyone's commitment and determination. Island States need multi-party exchanges accompanied by tangible concrete actions in a climate of peace and responsible rules for all | partnership with the United Nations Commission African Union (AUC), the Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), the Secretariat of the Union for Mediterranean (UfMS) and the World Association of employment agencies (WAPES | Solidarity, precaution, responsibility and participation | World leaders must change their mindsets, they must work with transparency, avoid wasting funds for the purchase of weapons and the manufacture of bombs at a time when the world is sinking into the worst. It is necessary to encourage market exchanges, to avoid too many bureaucracies which only produce extreme poverty; Avoid claiming physical guarantees but invest in human beings to improve their living conditions. | It is necessary to visit the circles to make an inventory and know what to offer than to read only online. During the event it is necessary the exhibitions of different world markets, it is necessary different parallel meetings which will be translated into all the languages to be heard for all | |||||||
146 | National team of inventions and innovation of Iran / sustainable development program | https://ihit-expo.com/en/ | Science & Technological Community | Asia | Iran .Swiss | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Iran.Swiss | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Transfer of technology | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | With the help of the United Nations and international organizations, create a global platform to help these countries and islands in which data and statistics show what progress has been made in which sectors and take the following actions and consider them. : Youth-related policies and engagement Gender equality and empowering women and girls Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology Long-term capacity building Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | With the help of the United Nations and international organizations, create a global platform to help these countries and islands in which data and statistics show what progress has been made in which sectors and take the following actions and consider them. : Youth-related policies and engagement Gender equality and empowering women and girls Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology Long-term capacity building Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Global SIDS Platform | Data can be uploaded by all countries and used in all member countries and islands | The International Organization of Iran's National Invention and Innovation Team/Sustainable Development Goals Program can, with the help of the United Nations and international organizations, create a global platform to help these countries and islands, where data and statistics show that in What parts and what progress has been made. including the amount of financial aid, the amount of support of countries in the development of sustainable development programs in each country, the amount of progress of each program in each country and the financial costs used, the training and technology requirements of each country, and each organization and country that provides the solution For that, he has to register on the platform and..... A global platform for evaluating and monitoring challenges and providing solutions | IGO,SDGs,UN | Global platform, un, sustainable development, SDGs | Our international organization can take action to build this platform | Creating a global platform to evaluate and monitor assistance, programs implemented in each country, financial assistance, providing innovative solutions, training and education needs of each country, the needs of each country regarding the challenges of preventing losses and disaster risks. Natural and... The International Organization of Iran's National Invention and Innovation Team/Sustainable Development Goals Program can, with the help of the United Nations and international organizations, create a global platform to help these countries and islands, where data and statistics show that in What parts and what progress has been made. including the amount of financial aid, the amount of support of countries in the development of sustainable development programs in each country, the amount of progress of each program in each country and the financial costs used, the training and technology requirements of each country, and each organization and country that provides the solution For that, he has to register on the platform and..... A global platform for evaluating and monitoring challenges and providing solutions | Creating a global platform to evaluate and monitor assistance, programs implemented in each country, financial assistance, providing innovative solutions, training and education needs of each country, the needs of each country regarding the challenges of preventing losses and disaster risks. Natural and... | |||||
147 | Blue Industries Alliance International | https://twitter.com/zaidyoceans | Business & Industry | Oceania | Fiji | All SIDS regions | Bahamas, Barbados, Fiji, Grenada, Maldives, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | All levels | - It is a major challenge for island policy makers to understand the ever-changing global policies in a coherent way, here first between the SDGs and the SIDS, Accelerated Modalities of Action (SAMOA Pathway). Many governments have not understood the need to link the two international instruments, the SAMOA Pathway and the 2030 Agenda. Although both aim to take a range of actions in different areas to align SIDS priorities with global priorities, the SAMOA Pathway is more comprehensive in some areas and weaker in others. These policy capacity weaknesses need to be addressed internally through the SAMOA Pathway review process of island governments. --Governments continue to refuse to adopt the systems thinking and interdependence in public policy that would enable them to develop integrated strategies for sustainable island development based on natural capital such as coral reefs. There remains a serious lack of integrated funding for the SDGs that bridges the interdependencies between SDG 14 Life Below Water and SDG 8, which relates to decent work, in line with the International Labour Organisation's principles for the post COVID blue recovery period. The neglect of governance and budgetary relationships between the high priority SDGs (SDG 8) constrains island governments in maximising industry, workforce development, trade partnerships and economic recovery. Because island governments are unable to take a systemic approach, island policy makers and financial intermediaries are unable to hold the Global North accountable for its agreements to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation, as SDG Target 8.4: Improve global resource efficiency in consumption and production and strive to decouple economic growth from environmental degradation in line with the 10-year Sustainable Consumption and Production Framework, with developed countries taking the lead; sources. - The issue of science and who funds science in the islands remains under-discussed in the budget process of island governments. As a result, structural and institutional deficiencies on both sides of the science-policy interface (SPI) continue to prevent governments from having the right evidence to inform their policy decisions in new innovative areas. . One example is the global funding models for coral reefs developed by white scientists from the Global North. The SIDS Science and Policy Consultation highlighted key challenges common to all SIDS regions, including unpredictable funding for SIDS-owned initiatives, brain drain and failure of policy makers to harness the workforce (http://sids-l.iisd. org/news/expert-group-meeting-discusses-science-policy-interface-in-SIDS/. These macro-political levels have called on the international community for regime change in overall ocean governance, including the SPI funding model and investment flow (ODA) for coral reef restoration projects, but nothing has changed. - Bridging the gap between island blue industries and island governments in preparing their workforces for the blue economy is reminiscent of the little discussed policy agenda. Although the SIDS grouping has agreed on a technical assistance strategy for 2019-2025 under the 2030 Agenda ( UN Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO)), there is still too little discussion on the development of industrial policy in the islands. There is a lack of a guiding policy approach that links SDG 9 and SDG 8, which focus on linking industrial innovation and infrastructure with decent work, as well as SDG 16 and 14.7, and provides SIDS institutions with integrated policy approaches that can bridge the gap between the scientific community, blue industry and island governments. - There is still a lack of strategies on how island governments will renew their defence units to protect the vast exclusive economic zone of the oceans, respond to climate change rescue and security, marine pollution and crime, and shipping concerns and wars. The lack of a maritime strategy and lack of communication and technological advancement puts many seafarers at risk of human rights abuses, modern slavery, high rates of maritime labour accidents and deaths, and human rights violations. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity, Use the SDG era to bring about a paradigm shift where island policymakers have the right skills to radically improve policymaking through design, innovation and people-centred approaches so that decent work and social protection become their highest policy priority. SIDS policy makers urgently need to prioritise linking SDG 8 - decent work - with SDG 14.7 - goal setting - to promote commitment to policies needed to support governance of labour issues with the ILO and UN to ensure that blue economy pathways are truly sustainable, both environmentally and socially. | Blue economy industries such as seafood, sailing, yachting, shipbuilding, and diving are an increasingly important part of the islands' blue economy, all of which rely on a highly skilled and safe workforce to successfully implement the aspirations of the SIDS blue economy. The force requires safe and decent working conditions within ILO's technical, legal, and social obligations and learning platforms for decent work and economic prosperity. SIDS has numerous policy gaps in skills building and blue economy security, which form the basis for decent work, future job creation, and employability. Islands governments need to ensure that all their investments in the blue economy take into account the goals of ILO SDG 8, SDG 4 Blue Schools targets, and SDG 9 industry and innovation, which helps policy negotiators to move from the pure science-policy-funding model into models of genuine partnerships between government, industry and academic or training institutions, which is possible under the interlinked SDGs. Suppose SIDS must prioritize linking SDGs 8, 4, and 14 for their underwater workforce as part of their new blue economy plans. In that case, this will hinder their progress in creating decent work and ocean sustainability. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy | Island governments to provide policy support to a coalition of island stakeholders, including interdisciplinary marine scientists, labor professionals, blue industry professionals, supply chain managers, workers, training institutions, and technical authorities who can shape island governments' national ILO programmes for decent work in the blue economy, e.g. to build blue apprenticeship programs. | Island innovation Ambassador programs | Across SIDS | Network partners include education, media and digital partners and island ambassadors who together contribute to knowledge sharing on the SDGs, policy discussions and debates, and organize training and workshops for ambassadors to support their island countries' SDG hubs and actions. | SDG 9, 8, 14, 17, 14 | https://islandinnovation.co/programs/ambassadors-program/ | SDG 14.7 is a politically agreed target that positions and provides clear boundaries between industralised and non-industrialised nations at the UN and the role of policy evidence to serve the island member states. | UN - SIDS political support for the Island Innovations, Ambassadors program and recognition and support of the SIDS Island Ambassadors leadership by the SIDS4 UN organizing committee for active participation in the SAMOA review process with Island Innovations. - UN SIDS unit to support recognizing policy innovators and entrepreneurs led by islands. Island Innovation Ambassadors from many blue and green island industries across SIDS have been instrumental over the past three years during the COVID crisis and economic closures on islands in sparking policy discussions to drive innovation, revitalize island economies, restore lost hope for economic recovery, shape the climate and ocean agenda and explore the UN SDGs and advocate for the SAMOA pathway review. - Provide financial and UN training support for side events and joint review processes with innovative entrepreneurs. . | |||||||
149 | Volunteers United | www.volunteersuntied.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | Global, Regional, National, Local | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building, Data access and capacity, Sustainable Energy for All - one of the crucial tipping point issues that affect all the others | Sustainable Energy For All | There needs to a deliberate effort to finance, pilot and incentivize innovative energy concepts / ideas / solutions in SIDS - whether it be in pumped hydro, compressed air, magnetism, solar etc - so that individuals and companies alike can become energy independent and we have more decentralized energy grids / communities. Presently we like to pretend that there are not legacy business models and contracts in oil and gas etc that hinder SIDS governments from entertaining the idea of such a policy -- however as we've encountered over the years -- whether its a shock from natural disaster or a shock from war or political shock that affects the price of fuel and by extensions electricity / operational costs --- forcing high cost of living in SIDS and diverting funds that could other wise be tackling other SDGs. Energy is a crucial tipping point that also affects many of the other SDGs whether its food security from farm to table or even power to access technology or learning -- and we need to move towards a policy that allows persons or businesses to not be literally tied to only what government has on the table.. we saw the positive effects on the environment when covid hit and there was less pollution --- we should be striving for this everyday | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Access to financing remains a massive hurdle for individuals, businesses and governments alike... (although they all have their issues of what are priority or not) should be able to have debts restructured so they can increase their levels of disposable cash flow to sustainably address their present daily issues (poverty, health care, just living etc)... Governments are continuous and some have inherited past bad debts that remain a noose around their necks today... Businesses help to boost economies and provide employment yet most financial institutions are risk adverse and will not entertain the idea of giving startups funding... Individuals struggle to make ends meet with rising cost of energy and food... What if all three categories made a small contribution and had access to SDG oriented established lines of credit or refinancing to help provide support that would help them with the breathing room to over come the burdens when faced... However the lines of credit / refinancing isn't just wide open but specific to SDG actions.... e.g. debt consolidation at a reduced interest amortized over a longer period so the monthly or annual payments become less (let's think long term)... Businesses can tap into lines of credit 20K or 50K up 100K for business ideas that solve SDGs and Individuals being able to tap into a guaranteed line of credit also amortized in the long term when facing a disaster (e.g. covid-19, hurricane etc) to help them weather and recover and pay back for the next time they may encounter a challenge | Your decisions today affect our tomorrow, while you may not be around to deal with them -- since there is NO PLANET B... we need you to GET out the way STOP the pretending and GIVE us the necessary support we NEED to save us from ourselves... | Need to incorporate technology so that stakeholders can vote or poll or share their views in really time on proposed policy or matters --- kinda like a referendum on particular topics... establish a platform - set times daily when a question / poll goes live asking for feedback so everyone know this is where their focus or views will be and share the results daily or throughout... so we have a better idea or where people's heads are at in terms of priorities etc | ||||||||||||
150 | EDUCATION GLOBALE ET DEVELOPPEMENT asblsbl | www.peaceducation.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Belgium | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Maldives, Mauritius | Global | Poverty eradication and hunger, Health, Education, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Long-term capacity building | Long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Let's work concretly together in identifying passions and building capacities in all age population and in particular the young people to contribute developing oneself and the others meaningfully in unison. | Encouraging the engagement of all including those from the young people in resolving the developmental issues along with the government all across an island nation. | ||||||||||||
151 | Wadadli Unplugged | www.wadadliunplugged.com | Education & Academic Entities | Latin America and the Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Access to long-term capacity building, Data access and capacity | Long-term capacity building | No one knows the needs of Caribbean islands and economies like the people who live there. I believe that each island should establish an eco system where green entrepreneurs can take their ideas from idea stage to practical given the right support. This means establishing a formal line of submission and communication between those with the ideas and those who can provide mentorship and financing. | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | My first priority which would involve creating a system for climate solutions, funding would be needed. There is only so much financing that Caribbean islands can provide amongst themselves, we would require more funding and support from outside agencies and governments if we are to sustain that eco system. The goal is to eventually have a self sustaining system that creates a cadre of business people interested in sustainable employment and entrepreneurs who can create the tools to solve climate challenges in the region. | By extending your assistance and resources to SIDS today, you contribute to preventing a future scenario where millions of people are displaced, seeking refuge in your nations. Investing in sustainable solutions for SIDS is an investment in the security and stability of your own countries. It is an act of foresight, recognizing that by helping vulnerable nations build resilience and adapt to climate change, we can mitigate future crises that might have far-reaching consequences. It is true that SIDS lack the necessary resources and capacity to single-handedly address the immense challenges brought about by climate change. The repercussions of these challenges, such as the spread of diseases, scarcity of resources, and food insecurity, will not remain confined to the shores of SIDS. The consequences will reverberate globally, affecting economies, stability, and social well-being. The challenges faced by SIDS today will inevitably become the problems of larger nations in the coming decades. Climate change knows no borders and its impact extends far beyond the borders of vulnerable island nations. By heeding this call for support and finding sustainable solutions for SIDS, you are not only assisting those in need but also safeguarding your own countries' future. | |||||||||||||
152 | International Institute for Environment and Development | https://www.iied.org/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Achieving debt sustainability, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | Because of their small size, geography and undiversified economies, a climate-related disaster can seriously impact a SIDS economy. Loss and damages in Dominica from Hurricane Maria in November 2017 for example, amounted to US$1.3bn or 224% of island GDP (World Bank 2017). Borrowing to recover from climate-related loss and damage further increases indebtedness, worsening debt terms, and increasing the difficulty to pay back. Ultimately, the SIDS are getting deeper and deeper into debt. In 2021, the IMF rated 17 - one third - of SIDS as at high risk of not being able to make their loan repayments – effectively in debt distress. In 2022, 31 SIDS are in a critical debt situation, with average external debt greater than 70% of GDP. In some SIDS, more than 40% of government expenditure goes on debt repayments, stifling help for poor and vulnerable islanders and prohibiting meaningful action to strengthen resilience. SIDS should be supported to review their the debt profiles and debt sustainability and identify tools that could help improve debt sustainability and create fiscal space eg insurance, climate resilient debt clauses, debt reprofiling, debt for climate and nature swaps etc . | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | As the intensity and frequency of extreme weather events keeps increasing with climate change, poorer countries are more exposed every year, trapping them in an unsustainable debt cycle. Rising debt levels have other consequences for poorer countries. During climate disasters, while governments’ revenue and tax collections go down due to the disruption in economic activities, they have to continue servicing the debt. They are forced to reduce spending on poverty reduction, food aid and health. Providing parametric insurance to cover debt servicing in the aftermath of disasters would go far beyond the kind of debt pause or deferment offered under some relief mechanisms, where the debt remains to be paid off later. In the proposed model, debt repayment would continue as normal through the insurance mechanism, allowing countries to focus on relief and recovery. It could act as a safeguarding mechanism against droughts, floods and other shocks that require emergency borrowing, freeing up a country’s resources that would otherwise be used to repay debts. It would also help stabilise credit markets and improve the credit rating of countries by averting a debt crisis, enabling them to borrow money at lower cost in future. A global fund could make insurance affordable by pooling the risks, where insurance premiums would be reduced on the premise that not all countries in the pool would be faced with climate crisis at the same time. | SIDS urgently need to be able to alleviate their unsustainable debt using a range of tools including climate resilient debt clauses, to debt swaps for climate and nature and parametric insurance | |||||||||||||
153 | Women Against Rape | https://www.facebook.com/WADDADLI/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Latin America and the Caribbean | Antigua Barbuda | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda | Regional, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Issues connected with graduation from LDC status, Gender equality, Access to long-term capacity building | Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | The process utilised to change from LDC has created a major challenge in addressing pockets of poverty and capacity building. There needs to be a revision that is inclusive.Additionally, cultural and structural barriers continue to exclude persons based on migrant status sex and gender from access to employment and health . | regional alliances and communication should be strengthened in a manner that allows flow of education,community of practice that benefits at national and regional levels | Political will is vital to the success and well being of all persons. | ||||||||||||||
154 | The International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) | www.iapb.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Health, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building, Transfer of technology | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | Policy Recommendation 1: Establish a whole of government approach to address eye health and accelerate progress towards the SDGs. At least 1.1 billion people suffer the consequences of sight loss which is easily preventable; they simply don’t have access to basic eye care services. 90% of avoidable sight loss is experienced by people in low- and middle-income countries and those left behind tend to be the poorest and most marginalized groups in countries of all income levels. Many SIDS are disproportionally impacted, with some countries experiencing an 8%-20% prevalence of vision loss due to distinct development challenges that make distribution and readily available access to health care services difficult for all, especially for women and girls. As a result, these communities are prevented from escaping extreme poverty, accessing quality education and obtaining decent and safe work. The promotion of eye health will make a critical contribution to accelerating action towards the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals. Access to quality care has a major influence on the broader impacts of eye conditions and must be a prioritized. SIDS must put in place an integrated and whole-of government approach to eye care, building synergies with other development priorities and strengthening their collaboration with academia, research institutions, the scientific community, civil society and the private sector, in order to improve safe and affordable access to eye care services. By collaborating actively with other relevant sectors and stakeholders and creating an enabling environment to increase access to eye health services, SIDS can supercharge growth and productivity, as well as ensure those gains are more equitably shared. | Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | Policy Recommendation 2: Promote high-quality research and evidence-based data collection to scaling up innovative approaches to addressing eye health. Recent scientific and technological developments promise to further accelerate advances in ending avoidable sight loss in SIDS. Nonetheless, progress is not keeping pace with population eye care needs and major economic and environmental challenges lie ahead. Data is often lacking, and health information systems can be weak, thus hampering planning, capacity and resiliency. There must be a concerted and collective effort to raise awareness of the global magnitude and impact of eye conditions and vision impairment and the need to address gaps in data, particularly regarding met and unmet eye care needs. Beyond understanding and monitoring quality, data on population needs for eye care are essential for planning eye care services as part of Universal Health Coverage. The strategic use of data will increase action and accelerate progress towards assessing, monitor and tracking progress in eye health, including strengthening health infrastructure, increasing availability of medical supplies, and building a quality eye health workforce at the primary and secondary levels. | National Prevention of Blindness Committee | Papa New Guinea | With one of the highest rates of avoidable blindness, and some of the most challenging development indicators in the world, the formation of the first National Prevention of Blindness Committee (PBL) in Papa New Guinea is an innovative and strategic example of how SIDS can respond to the challenges of blindness and vision loss in order to deliver on commitments to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and, through collaboration, enhance stability and economic prosperity. Rather than shy away from highlighting systemic problems and challenges around eye health in PNG, the Committee seeks to utilize accurate, timely, and relevant data and statistics to identify areas where support is needed and mobilize multistakeholder support and partnerships that will lead to measurable progress. Established in 2012, the committee works with government and key stakeholders in civil society, academia and the private sector to obtain data on eye health that were previously considered too difficult, complex, dangerous and expensive to collect in order to promote research, human resources development and improved infrastructure. As a result of its data-friendly approach, the Committee leads the Pacific Island countries in research and collaboration and has successfully completed the Pacific Island sub-region’s first Global Trachoma Mapping Project, the first Rapid Assessment of Avoidable Blindness and established a National Resource centre for Eye Health. These results have led to the creation of the National Eye Plan, which sets out to address disease control, infrastructure, consumables and human resources in PNG in order to increase eye health care access for all. The committee highlights how to effectively improve eye health in one of the world's most challenging environments and makes the case for collective action amongst like-minded organizations to achieve comprehensive and cross-cutting development objectives. | The Fred Hollows Foundation, The Royal Australia and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (RANZCO), Christian Blind Mission (CBM), Callan Services, PNG Eye Care, the National Department of Health (NDOH), the Laila Foundation, Youth With A Mission, Divine Word University and the University of Papua New Guinea (UPNG). | Avoidable sight-loss, global health and development, SDG 1, SDG 2, SDG 3, SDG 10, Universal Health Coverage, Cross-sector partnership, data for sustainable development, community resiliency, cross-cutting, inclusive | https://academic.oup.com/inthealth/article/14/1/1/6360331 | Building accessible, resilient, and sustainable systems to address avoidable sight loss will accelerate SIDS ability to eradicate poverty and reduce the inequalities and vulnerabilities that leave people behind, strengthening the potential for individual and shared progress. | The remote and isolated nature of many SIDS means that no single entity or organisation will be able to implement comprehensive and sustainable solutions to the social, economic and environmental challenges they are facing. To maximise impact and ensure enhanced security, prosperity, and health for all SIDS, it is critical that more focus must be placed on building synergies with other development priorities and encouraging collaborative engagement with the relevant UN entities as well as with academia, research institutions, the scientific community, civil society and the private sector. | ||||||
155 | Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office | https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/foreign-commonwealth-development-office | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Europe | United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | The UK has Governor’s Offices in Anguilla; Bermuda; British Virgin Islands; Cayman Islands; Montserrat; and Turks and Caicos Islands | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Issues connected with graduation from LDC status | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | The international community should ensure reform on ‘access to finance’ initiatives for SIDS such as the Call to Action on SIDS Access to Finance, through initiatives such as the OECD-DAC and AOSIS Task Force; the Principles for improved aid impact to improve the quality of aid to SIDS; and the Bridgetown Initiative. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are acutely economically and climate vulnerable. They are on the front line of climate change and are at high risk from natural disasters. The international community should agree a prioritised and actionable set of changes to support climate and economic resilience, including support for sustainable blue economies, and ensuring that climate finance is accessible. | Principles for improving aid impact in SIDS; DAC SIDS Taskforce; Access to Finance Friends of SIDS Initiative; Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance (6 pilots) | Principles for improving aid impact in SIDS – All SIDS; DAC SIDS Taskforce – All SIDS; Access to Finance Friends of SIDS Initiative – All SIDS; Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance - piloting initiatives in 6 countries including Mauritius, Jamaica and Fiji | Principles for improving aid impact in SIDS - The Principles process was launched in 2020 and aims to improve the quality and effectiveness of aid to SIDS through guidance, responding to SIDS challenges on aid quality and proposing positive changes. The final Principles were launched in December 2022. DAC SIDS Taskforce - At the High-Level Dialogue on Development Co-operation in SIDS in October 2022, AOSIS and OECD-DAC members agreed to establish a Taskforce to drive a joint agenda of action ahead of SIDS4. The purpose of the Taskforce is to identify a set of issues and areas for collaboration that will form the core of a future partnership between AOSIS and the OECD-DAC; to establish a consensus on how to approach those issues; and to develop an agenda for action that will be launched at SIDS4 and provide the parameters for the partnership over the coming decade. Friends of SIDS Initiative - The Call to Action on Access to Finance was published in November 2021 with recommendations to resolve SIDS finance issues. ‘Friends of SIDS’ is driving uptake of its practical recommendations to resolve SIDS finance problems, including on debt, onerous bureaucracies and ODA eligibility. Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance - Launched at COP26, this UK-Rwanda co-chaired Taskforce is pioneering a new approach to address the barriers facing climate vulnerable countries in accessing climate and nature finance. The aim is to deliver concrete changes at both country and system-level to ensure enhanced speed, scale and coherence of bilateral and multilateral climate finance, aligned behind countries’ climate, nature and development priorities. Trials of the approach are underway in six pioneer countries, including Fiji, Jamaica and Mauritius, in recognition of the unique challenges SIDS face in accessing essential climate finance at speed and scale. Lessons learned from the initial trials will support adoption of the approach in other SIDS and inform further systemic changes. | Principles for improving aid impact in SIDS - Co-chaired by the UK, Canada, and AOSIS, and supported by a virtual secretariat made up of UN agencies and the OECD; DAC SIDS Taskforce - AOSIS and OECD-DAC members; Access to Finance Friends of SIDS Initiative - Co-led by UK, Belize, Fiji, AOSIS. ‘Friends’ include Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Ireland, Italy, Barbados, Portugal, Palau, Denmark and Jamaica, CARICOM, PIF; Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance - Steering Committee membership is currently as follows: Fiji, UK, Belize, Bhutan, Malawi, Rwanda, Senegal, Germany, Sweden, USA, World Bank and Green Climate Fund, with attendance also open to the wider set of Taskforce pioneer countries (Bangladesh, Jamaica, Uganda, Mauritius), alongside Niger, Canada and the NDC Partnership as observers. | Vulnerability; International Finance Reform; capacity building | Principles for improving aid impact in SIDS - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/principles-for-improving-development-impact-in-small-island-developing-states; Access to Finance Friends of SIDS Initiative - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/small-island-developing-states-sids-and-access-to-finance-call-to-action-7-october-2021; Taskforce on Access to Climate Finance -https://webarchive.nationalarchives.gov.uk/ukgwa/20230401054904/https:/ukcop26.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/Taskforce-on-Access-to-Climate-Finance-Revised-Concept-Note.pdf | SIDS4 is a once-in-a-decade opportunity. The conference is a critical moment to drive transformational action on priorities that matter most to SIDS. The UK is committed to supporting SIDS voices and to build coalitions among donors and at international financial institutions for progress. | We must demonstrate at SIDS4 that we are agreed on action for the most vulnerable voices. SIDS are on the front line of climate change, uniquely economically vulnerable and steward important biodiversity. Inclusion is important to make sure all voices from different backgrounds and cultures are heard including Civil Society organisations, youth, women, and marginalised groups including people with disabilities and the LGBTQ+ community. It is also important that donors, multilateral organisations and private sector are also included in the conversations. | |||||
156 | ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node | https://www.ecopdecade.org/africa/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Africa | Cabo Verde | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, Sao Tomé and Principe, Seychelles | Regional, National | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Overcoming the digital divide | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building, Biodiversity loss; Local stakeholders engagement in conservation and in decision-making processes | Recommendation by ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node for "Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change" challenge: - Increase climate change adaptation & mitigation research, through strong academic collaborations with developed countries, creation of specific research fellowships, creation of SIDS climate change research institutes, etc. - Creation of SIDS climate migration research group. SIDS coastal & rural communities are the most affected by climate change. So, it is important to deepen the studies in areas like sociology, economy & anthropology, to better understand the specific phenomenon of Climate migration in SIDS context. By better understanding this issue, we can create targeted and efficient policies and better support SIDS vulnerable communities. - Advance ocean literacy & awareness on the impacts of climate change and capacity development on the response and mitigation measures - Increase research on Agriculture - Fisheries nexus and the impacts of climate change. Due to the small land dimension and socio-economic structure, most fishers are farmers and most farmers are fishers in SIDS. The agriculture and fisheries areas are often mixed or in very close proximity. So, increasing the research and better understanding the challenges of this land and sea nexus, and how it is affected by climate change, is crucial for SIDS. Recommendations by ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node for "Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources" challenge : - Mobilization of funds for conservation & research targeting SIDS - Diffuse collaborative research approach and community participation in MPAs management as a way to increase the locals’ support and to assure enforcement of regulations, monitoring and the sustainability of the management plans. - SIDS Biodiversity & Conservation Network or database (already existing platforms like the UNDP SIDS Data Platform could be used, and a biodiversity section could be created. Here, it would be easier to submit reports, research articles and other relevant information; The platform could be used for stakeholders consultation, for citizens science reports, etc). - Capacity development of SIDS fishers: develop a program targeting the capacity development of SIDS fishers in order to educate and raise awareness on biodiversity loss topics. This program should focus on endangered species, frequent by-catch species and endemic species. It should not only serve as capacity development opportunities for fishers but also, as a way to mobilize them into conservation projects and promote more sustainable fishing practices. The SIDS4 should have a space or discussion panel with SIDS fishers - it is important to hear them first hand, to share knowledge and generate co-designed solutions. | Youth-related policies and engagement, Gender equality and empowering women and girls, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity, Ocean literacy | Recommendations by ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node for "Accessing financing for sustainable development " challenge: - Public-private sector and science engagement for the effective and efficient acquisition and channeling of funds for scientific research and public engagements. North South Collaboration in accordance with SDG 17 - Blue tourism taxes for local sustainable development. SIDS economies are heavily dependent on “Blue Tourism”, so it is important to share lessons from countries where such taxes exist and expand it to all SIDS. A workshop or discussion panel could be created at the SIDS4 conference for this matter. - Redirect the payment of foreign debt to biodiversity conservation and environmental conservation. Recommendations by ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node "Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth" challenge: - Engaging and including the youth in conservation actions (this can be done with volunteering programs, academic exchanges and university fostering programs). The SIDS4 conference is a great opportunity to create a youth education/engagement event. - Providing capacity development on plastic clean-ups, biodiversity conservation, habitat preservation and climate activism. - Foster youth employment programs suitable for SIDS context, and that prioritize Blue economy development, diversification of livelihoods and alleviation of poverty. - Integrate SIDS youth in environmental and ocean decade communication campaigns through street arts, visual arts, etc. - Creation of pressure groups (lobbying groups) for the inclusion of ocean literacy into the school curriculum of all SIDS: from primary education to high level education. - Create educational programs and content that tackle the gender inequalities in SIDS context, and the impacts on sustainable development. This can be achieved through short school programs, workshops, focus groups in local communities, through social media content, documentaries, etc. Recommendations by ECOP Africa - Cabo Verde Node for "Overcoming the digital divide" challenge: - Accelerate the Ocean digital twin, including the mapping, data collection and sharing. The SIDS4 conference could have a discussion panel on this matter. - Making available advanced data collection technologies, and the establishment of a marine database. | SMILO- Sustainable Islands | Cabo Verde, Guiné-Bissau, Portugal, Tanzania, Maldivas, São Tomé and Príncipe, South of the United Kingdom. | The Small Islands Organization (SMILO) is a French non-governmental organization and it was established on December 7, 2016 that works at an international level. The NGO assists small islands of less than 150 km² in managing their territory in a more sustainable way. Here are their areas of action: water and sanitation, waste, energy, biodiversity, landscape and heritage. Here is an example of an action conducted in Santa Luzia island, a protected area in Cabo Verde. The Santa Luzia island is uninhabited, but many fishermen visit frequent throughout the year, producing substantial waste. The project goals are to encourage local fishermen to reduce their waste on the island and to provide them with a green and waste-free energy for cooking (as there is no settlement in the island). Organic waste and human feces are transformed into biogas using HOMEBIOGAS technology. | Conservatoire du littoral;Fonds français pour L'Environnement Mondial, Erasmus+, Blue, Fondation Prince Albert II de Monaco | Ecological restoration, Circular economy and waste recycling, Biodiversity conservation and restoration, sustainable agriculture and aquaculture, Water and Sanitation | https://smilo-program.org/ | “Building paths between the islands, for a more sustainable global future" | SIDS & climate migration program: 1) discussion panel between experts & SIDS community leaders; 2) art exhibition (documentaries, photos) to raise awareness. Focus group/ workshop with SIDS fishers & farmers: heavily affected by climate change & poverty, it's important to hear them, share knowledge, identify challenges & co-design solutions. Blue tourism taxes & finance sustainability sessions: lectures & discussion panels on how to make better use of financial tools like taxes, to promote financial growth & sustainable development. Combine both discussion on financial policies & practical lectures on financial education, targeting local stakeholders & youth. SIDS ECOP & global leaders parliament: an interactive event for debate, proposals and commitments from both parties. Stakeholder consultation exhibition room: where all contributions submitted in this consultation are exhibited in designs, pictures, tables, videos. Discussion panel on How to Accelerate the Ocean digital twin. | ||||||
157 | World Social Capital Monitor | https://trustyourplace.com/ | Education & Academic Entities | Europe | Switzerland | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Losses through opportunity cost created by sanctions and military expenditures | Unlock Financing for Development by diminishing the opportunity cost for sanctions and military | All SIDS are among the World’s States with the lowest opportunity costs for sanctions and military. In order to unlock the financial means needed to meet the SDGs they should reclaim civil alternatives to sanctions and military in all UN divisions. The SIDS can be the leaders for peaceful collaboration and multilateralism. | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Considering non-material assets of the citizens | The SIDS should let their citizens participate in the World Social Capital Monitor that allows to assess local social goods such as helpfulness, friendliness, willingness to co-finance public goods, acceptance of minorities, and acceptance of environmental measures. This is done by open access on any Mobile and allows to identify and enhance the local social goods needed to face challenges without the increase of GDP and debt. | World Social Capital Monitor | Yemen | Through an agreement with the Ministry of Social Affairs of Yemen (Aden) we were able to identify shared social goods in both parts of the divided country. We brought the results to the diplomats of the UAE, Iran and Saudi-Arabia suggesting to lower the opportunity cost created by the conflict on Yemen. This attempt contributed to the meetings between Iran and Saudi-Arabia, to a ceasefire and an exchange of prisoners of war. | UNESCWA, Ministry of Social Affairs Yemen, Diplomats of Iran, Saudi-Arabia and UAE | All 17 | http://commons.ch/2022/06/a-signal-for-peace-and-reconciliation-in-the-arab-world-the-first-arab-forum-for-equality-in-amman/ | Stop to investing your public funds in sanctions and military! Invest in social capital instead! | I would suggest that all SIDS States participate in the World Social Capital Monitor and present the results at the SIDS4. | ||||||
158 | Greening the Islands Foundation | http://www.greeningtheislands.net | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | Italy | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries, Associate Members of the Regional Commissions (Please specify in the next question) | Curaçao | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Access to long-term capacity building | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology | SIDS face several structural disadvantages that are now exacerbated by a global poly-crisis and accelerating climate change. Most notably, high costs associated with energy generation, water and food supply, waste management and disposal, and dependence on external services. These factors put their security at high risk, besides threatening their economy and islanders’ well-being. Awareness of the benefits of renewable energy is increasing worldwide, particularly regarding its role in ensuring energy security and systems’ reliability and resilience against extreme climate events. In particular, the implementation of distributed renewable energy systems is key for mitigation and adaptation to climate change and overall resilience to economic shocks. Moreover, such systems empower significant synergies across several pivotal sectors, e.g. water, transportation, waste, and agriculture. Thereby, accelerating the decarbonisation of the power sector could constitute the starting point for many positive spillovers. However, the share of renewables in islands’ electricity mix generally remains low, making power generation expensive and insecure. Similarly, the deployment of innovative sustainable solutions across all sectors of the island economy faces significant barriers. Therefore, decision makers should focus on establishing favourable policy and regulatory frameworks, and on promoting awareness-raising campaigns and involvement of local communities to accelerate renewable energy deployment, thereby empowering circular economy and advancing island sustainability and self-sufficiency. | Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building, Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | To successfully achieve the energy transition and become more resilient and self-sufficient, SIDS need to secure funding and attract private investments. However, inefficient and complex permitting and authorisation processes, and inadequate policy and regulatory frameworks remain the main barriers to the development of renewable energy projects, as they prevent the establishment of favourable conditions for financing. Sustainable development must be the watchword. Hence, capacity building is essential to enable islands communities, including companies, to play an active role in the ecological transition. Long-term objectives could be only achieved by acting right away, thus the creation of local skilled professional figures is crucial to boost the local economy, employment and, most importantly, to increase funding and investment opportunities. Policymakers should focus on improving local capacities through advisory and capacity building programs to support the development of bankable projects, foster access to finance and closer cooperation with the private sector. The Loss & Damage Fund established at COP27 should be directed to SIDS with priority to financing local projects, as they are disproportionally affected by the worst impacts of climate change. Indeed, this would represent an investment in the future of all communities. | GTI Foundation 100% RES Islands Initiative | Rodrigues (Mauritius), Gozo (Malta), Lipari (Italy), Curaçao, Chalki (Greece), Mindoro (Philippines) | The 100% RES (Renewable Energy Sources) Islands is a global initiative that aims at promoting the complete decarbonization of islands worldwide through the promotion of renewable energy sources and deployment of renewable energy systems, in line with the 1,5°C and Net-zero targets by 2050, and with increasingly ambitious international climate action. At the core of the 100% RES Islands initiative lies the fundamental principle that effective promotion of renewable energy sources and optimal deployment of renewable energy systems are crucial to ensure energy security and sustainable development of islands’ communities worldwide. The GTI Foundation aims to select islands to create case studies in different regions of the world (The Caribbean, Europe, Indian Ocean, and Asia-Pacific). Island characteristics such as remoteness, isolation and limited space make them ideal case studies to showcase the technical and economic feasibility of transitioning towards 100% renewable energy systems. Indeed, the GTI Foundation aims to identify and implement the optimal mix of renewable electric energy systems in close cooperation with local entities and stakeholders, towards the complete decarbonization of the electric power sector. This Initiative represents an outstanding opportunity for islands to accelerate their energy transition by creating a roadmap to maximize renewables penetration and turn projects into reality. As case studies, the islands involved can showcase their potential RES projects with reliable technical and financial information, hence attracting more investments. The final aim of this Initiative is to select the most effective projects related to RE Systems, electrical grids with a focus on smart grids, and storage. Investment teasers for specific projects would be created where feasible to facilitate funding from public and private players. The Initiative is kick-starting and some preliminary findings will be presented on November 23 at COP28. | GTI Observatory's Members: Island's administrations, Utilities, R&D and Academia, International scientific institutions and industry associations, etc. | Renewable energy systems, SDG7, SDG11, SDG13, SDG17 | http://www.greeningtheislands.net/new_web_site/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/100-RES-Islands-Initiative-NB.pdf | We need to scale up support for island communities to become more resilient and self-sufficient, for being sustainable means having a future, and the islands’ future is everyone's future. | Greening the Islands has created a Web app dedicated to decision makers for islands' sustainability. This online platform gives the possibility to create dedicated forums, hence for SIDS4 and other sectors, in which stakeholders can write and discuss in real-time with each other, exchange best practices, dissemination of news and report. Currently, GTI is also developing a mobile app that could be used for the same purpose, with improved features. These platforms would facilitate discussion and communication among different stakeholders and partners before, during and after the Event. | |||||
159 | The Sandwatch Foundation | www.sandwatchfoundation.org | Non-Governmental Organization | North America | United States of America | Caribbean, Pacific | Fiji, Mauritius, Trinidad and Tobago | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Resilience to natural disasters, Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation | Youth-related policies and engagement | ||||||||||||||||
160 | Virtana, Inc | www.virtanatech.com | Business & Industry | Latin America and the Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Global | Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Employment, Access to opportunities, employment and education for youth, Access to long-term capacity building, Transfer of technology | Long-term capacity building | Robotics is a rapidly advancing field that offers tremendous potential for SIDS to improve various sectors, including agriculture, healthcare, disaster management, and infrastructure. This policy recommendation aims to foster the long-term capacity development of the robotics ecosystem in SIDS, enabling them to harness the benefits of robotics and drive sustainable development. The policy objectives would be to: foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, establish robotics research and development centers, invest in robotics education and training, support startups and entrepreneurship, promote local innovation and adaptation, and develop regulatory frameworks and standards. By prioritizing long-term capacity building in the robotics ecosystem, SIDS can unlock significant opportunities for sustainable development. This policy recommendation focuses on collaboration, education, innovation, and partnerships to create an enabling environment for the growth of robotics technologies in SIDS. Through strategic implementation and continuous evaluation, SIDS can leverage robotics to address their unique challenges, enhance resilience, and achieve their sustainable development goals. | N/A | A more capable SIDS is a strategic investment in our collective future. Our success contributes to global stability, resilience, and prosperity. By providing targeted support to SIDS, we show our commitment to leaving no one behind in the pursuit of global sustainability. | ||||||||||||||
161 | Caribbean Telecommunications Union | https://ctu.int/ctu/ | Other stakeholders active in areas related to sustainable development | Latin America and the Caribbean | Trinidad and Tobago | Caribbean | Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Cuba, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Affordable and meaningful connectivity | Meaningful connectivity and affordable access | Levels of connectivity that ICTs can provide aids in the sustainable development of SIDS in specific SDG areas such as SDG 4 through quality education via digital learning platforms; SDG 7 with technology transfer in the renewable energy sector; SDG 9 via the promotion of initiatives to enhance digital connectivity; SDG 13 by encouraging collaboration in sharing climate data; SDG 14 through supporting the development of ocean data platforms; SDG 15 by facilitating partnerships to utilise remote sensing and geographic information systems (GIS) for land monitoring and conservation efforts; and SDG 17 by serving as a platform for mobilising financial resources and technical expertise from the international community. To effectively leverage these tools where they are most desperately needed, emphasis has to be placed on closing connectivity gaps globally. This must include a clear and unequivocal commitment to dedicate resources to closing connectivity gaps in SIDS. Without ubiquitous connectivity and meaningful access to digital platforms, it is inevitably much more difficult to achieve sustainable development in these vulnerable states. | Disaster risk reduction of climate change impacts through ICTs | One of the most pervasive and precarious challenges facing small island developing states is managing climate change and its effects. Digital technologies can be harnessed to enable climate monitoring and early warning systems; modelling tools, and data platforms that can support evidence-based policy formulation and resource allocation; and capacity building and knowledge sharing. | Universal, affordable and meaningful connectivity | All small island developing states | This proposed initiative will foster, enable and build ubiquitous, affordable and meaningful connectivity and the requisite digital skills and services in SIDS to minimise connectivity gaps | To be developed | sustainable, affordability, digital learning, meaningful connectivity, meaningful access, collaboration, partnerships | To be developed | Equitable and affordable access to technologies that promote meaningful connectivity are essential for enhancing access to education; building local/indigenous skills and capacity; facilitating access to data and service platforms, that drive digital entrepreneurship and build diversified resilient economies. | a. Financial and logistical support to ensure SIDS stakeholder representation, with targets for the representation of women in panel, workshop and decision-making. b. Creation of dedicated spaces and opportunities for stakeholder engagement to build connections where established mechanisms are used to gather and integrate stakeholder inputs into the conference outcomes and policy discussions with conference proceedings, reports, and outcomes being shared. c. Promoting the use of digital media platforms to facilitate engagement and participation of stakeholders unable to physically attend to aid in the encouragement of diverse stakeholder involvement including youth, civil society organisations, academia, private sector organisations and indigenous communities. d. Ensuring inclusivity and accessibility to the conference venue and activities for all participants including those with disabilities. | ||||||
162 | trath organization (TO) | trath.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Asia | Yemen | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | KSA, OMAN, Somalia, Eritrea, Sudan | Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Achieving debt sustainability, Health, Education | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Digitalization and meaningful transfer of technology, Long-term capacity building | Youth-related policies and engagement, Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education), Strengthening follow-up and review, including through supporting data access and capacity | |||||||||||||||
163 | Institution of Occupational Safety and Health (IOSH) | https://iosh.com/ | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | United Kingdom | All SIDS regions | All SIDS countries | Global | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Health, Employment, Access to long-term capacity building, social sustainability | Social issues (e.g., ending poverty and hunger, improving access to health services and education) | We see the challenges and threats of climate change now and continuing into the future. There will inevitably be consequences for people and for workers’ safety and health. IOSH believes that social sustainability is the backbone of resilience, and that occupational safety and health is fundamental to building and maintaining work, workforces, supply chains and communities that are all sustainable for the future. Social issues, including occupational safety and health (with a safe and healthy working environment recognised as a fundamental principle and right at work), decent work, health and wellbeing, gender equality, inclusion, social protection systems, improving access to health service and education are essential for sustainable development, economic performance and business performance. As SIDS build back and the green economy evolves, there is an opportunity to include social protections and occupational safety and health of workers into policies, national plans and frameworks. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Long-term capacity building | There needs to be a policy framework, resource, capacity building, awareness and a solution focused agenda for prevention, mitigation and adaptation measures to be taken for SIDS. These must consider the impacts on people and workers, through risk assessment approaches (looking at climate risks, and occupational safety and health risks and opportunities identified when assessing changes in operations, alongside risk mitigations and adaptions) and the required competency and capacity building should be identified and actioned. Strengthening and enhancing collaborations and partnerships to share good practice and lessons learnt on challenges and solutions will support innovation, developments and solutioning. | Build back better, safer, healthier and look toward a sustainable future which considers and action social issues (such as occupational safety and health, health and wellbeing, social protection, etc) for the good of people, workforces, and communities. Whereby well managed work and good occupational safety and health can support response and recovery from crises, can support goods, services and supply chain resilience, support delivery of the SDGs, as well as supporting economy and business performance. | Firstly there needs to be commitment and the right frameworks in place. Action will be required from all actors and social dialogue playing an important part. | ||||||||||||
164 | Mines Advisory Group | www.maginternational.org | Non-Governmental Organization | Europe | UK | All SIDS regions | Bahamas, Belize, Fiji, Grenada, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Papua New Guinea, Saint Lucia, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago | Global, Regional, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Poverty eradication and hunger, Access to long-term capacity building, Peace and Security | Peace and security | Ensure peace and security are central to the discussions at SIDS4. Peace and security are critical to sustainable development, and the intersection of climate and weather-related crises with peace and security should also be taken into account. Addressing peace and security challenges will be critical to ensure long-term sustainable development and resilience for many small island developing states.Building more peaceful, resilient, and secure societies can help to prevent spikes in armed violence that exacerbate or contribute to complex crises. For example, in the wake of natural disasters, extreme weather and other climate-related crises, security forces play a key front line role, both in providing direct support such as food and shelter and also maintaining the rule of law. Accountable and transparent security institutions also contribute to the resilience of island nations by securing porous maritime borders that can be exploited through trafficking and other transnational organised crime. Increasing governance and to address peace and security challenges can support SIDS to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals, including under SDG16 to reduce all forms of violence and related death rates everywhere and combat terrorism and crime. | Peace and security | Take increased action to reduce armed violence and its socioeconomic impacts. The SAMOA Pathway recognises that the sustainable development of small island developing states can be negatively affected by crime and violence. Reducing and preventing armed violence, including through combatting illicit trafficking of weapons and ammunition, is fundamental to ensure long-lasting peace and sustainable development. The national, regional, and international consequences of armed violence are far-reaching – creating barriers to development, putting strain on economic resources, and fuelling and facilitating conflict, organised crime, and human rights violations. Examples of the economic strains caused by armed violence can be seen in some of the small island developing states in the Caribbean. Annual medical costs and productivity losses due to firearm-related violence amounted to at least USD 49 million in the Bahamas, USD 12 million in Barbados, and USD 135 million in Jamaica during 2019, according to a study by Small Arms Survey. Fear of crime, a lack of trust in institutions, and a weakening of the social fabric of countries and communities are among the impacts that are harder to quantify. Small island developing states should be supported to take increased action to strengthen national and regional security through efforts to combat illicit trafficking of weapons and ammunition and organised crime. There are significant opportunities for synergies with regional counterproliferation efforts such as those by CARICOM, including the Caribbean Regional Firearms Roadmap, and actions taken under the Pacific Islands Forum. | CARICOM IMPACS-MAG firearms programme | Guyana, Belize, Bahamas, Trinidad and Tobago, Suriname, St Lucia, and other CARICOM member states | In 2022, MAG (Mines Advisory Group) established a partnership with the CARICOM Implementation Agency for Crime and Security (CARICOM IMPACS) and has undertaken technical assessments of weapons and ammunition management in Bahamas, Belize, Guyana, St Lucia, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago. The proliferation of arms and ammunition is a major contributor to insecurity, crime and armed violence, and the work taking place under this partnership aims to reduce armed violence and combat illicit firearms trafficking through the destruction of weapons and training of the national authorities. The partnership is focused on building national and regional capacities to ensure long-term and sustainable resilience. To date, in addition to the six national technical evaluations, MAG and CARICOM IMPACS have destroyed 5,000 weapons and 323kg of explosives in Trinidad and Tobago, with destruction commencing in the remaining assessed countries over the coming three months. | Mines Advisory Group (MAG ) and CARICOM IMPACS | Peace and security / SDG16 | Lasting peace and sustainable development can only be fully achieved if armed violence and the illicit proliferation of weapons and ammunition are addressed. Armed violence is a major barriers to sustainable development and must be a central part of conversations at SIDS4, the SDG Summit and the Summit of the Future. The Programme of Action and the Political Declaration agreed at SIDS4 should explicitly recognise the negative impacts of weapons and ammunition trafficking and commit to decisive action to tackle these threats. | Ensure there is continued and meaningful engagement from civil society throughout the consultation process and during SIDS4. Encourage the participation of local civil society organisations and groups from SIDS, and make dedicated resources available to enable increased and effective engagement from these stakeholders. | |||||||
165 | Re-Energize DR3 | https://www.islandscoastallab.com/re-energize-dr3 | Education & Academic Entities | Europe | UK (with international partner universities, including the University of North Carolina where my team is located) | Caribbean | Barbados | Global, National, Local | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Resilience to natural disasters, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments), Resilience to external financial and economic shocks, Poverty eradication and hunger | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | Key Preliminary Recommendation: New funding for insurance products or other risk management measures should leverage existing facilities and avenues. At the global level, this means integrating the global loss and damage fund with an existing entity such as the GCF. Concentrating efforts on improving what already exists and—for example—removing inefficiencies and barriers associated with current global funds may be a more effective use of time and resources. As an additional benefit, countries already have a degree of familiarity with these established programs. | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges), Long-term capacity building | SIDS nations such as Barbados should examine reasonable and attainable policy measures that might make insurance more affordable for all citizens. This includes continuing to conduct pilot programs for innovative insurance products (e.g., microinsurance) that might be scalable. At the same time, alternatives to insurance must be explored for uninsurable events. | ||||||||||||||
166 | Ocean Science Centre Mindelo (OSCM) | https://www.oscm.cv/ | Science & Technological Community | Africa | Cabo Verde | Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Sea (AIS) | Cabo Verde | Regional | Exposure to the adverse effects of climate change, Loss of biodiversity of oceans, seas and marine resources, Accessing financing for sustainable development (incl. to disaster-related funding & unlocking private investments) | Disaster risk reduction, resilience and climate change mitigation and adaptation, Protecting the ocean and promoting the blue economy, Financing for sustainable development (including improving access to finance and funds and resolving debt challenges) | The marine areas of SIDS are usually much larger than the corresponding land areas, which poses a huge challenge for SIDS governments if they want to achieve the SDGs, especially SDG14. Indeed, sustainable management of their large marine ecosystems within the exclusive economic zones is often not possible because these areas are often not accessible by SIDS' own means. This situation is due to a severe limitation of public institutions, both in terms of availability of suitable research vessels and human capacity to operate these vessels sustainably. This is in marked contrast to the private sector with its fleets of vessels that benefit from the services of a healthy marine ecosystem. Therefore, we call on policy makers to (i) assess the mismatch between the ambition of international ocean-related agendas and actual local/regional capacities, (ii) design support measures to assist those SIDS with high needs for sea-going platforms and technical knowledge, and (iii) require the private sector to take adequate measures to help co-financing and co-implementing these support measures. We are convinced that only an evidence-based approach will enable sustainable management of marine ecosystems, which will be the basis for a resilient and sustainable blue economy in SIDS. | WASCAL - West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use | ECOWAS countries | The West African Science Service Centre on Climate Change and Adapted Land Use, WASCAL is a large-scale research-focused and capacity building Climate Service Centre designed to help tackle the climate change challenge by enhancing the resilience of human and environmental systems to climate change and increased variability. This is made possible through the strengthening of the research infrastructure and capacity in West Africa related to climate change and by pooling the expertise of eleven West African countries. It is a leading academic and trans-disciplinary organization building graduate-level scientific capacity and serving policy makers in West Africa with science-based advice on climate change adaptation and land use management, WASCAL cooperates with many agencies and universities in Germany and in the region, to provide a knowledge platform of excellence for its partners. The Competence Centre, a newly established institute in West Africa, carries out research and provides science-based advice to policymakers and stakeholders on climate change impacts, mitigation, and adaptation measures. The Core Research Programme complements the scientific activities of the Competence Center, and is implemented by a network of German and West African research institutes. The Graduate Studies Programme, involving the creation of ten graduate schools in West Africa, contributes to the education of the next generation of African scientists and policy makers in the field of climate change and land management. | SDG13/14 | https://www.wascal.org/ | Only an evidence-based approach will enable SIDS to sustainably manage their vast marine ecosystems as the basis for a resilient and sustainable blue economy - more efforts need to be made to enable SIDS to better access and study these ecosystems. | ||||||||||