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Looked at the FIS Cup start list and we have the debut of what I assume is the little brother of Mihnea Alexandru Spulber.

DOCUMENT NOW WITH COLOURS 😇

Pursuant to the modalities decided in General Assembly resolution 77/328 and the decision by the Preparatory Committee of 1 April 2024, Member States and the European Union may speak in the general debate. Following their statements, representatives of the following may, time permitting, make a statement in the general debate, in the order that they are listed below: (a) intergovernmental organizations and other entities that have received a standing invitation from the General Assembly to participate in the capacity of observer in the sessions and work of the General Assembly and other relevant intergovernmental organizations and international bodies that were accredited pursuant to paragraph 9 (b) above; (b) associate members of regional commissions; (c) specialized agencies and related organizations; (d) interested United Nations organs; and (e) non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders.

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Organization of work, including the establishment of subsidiary bodies, and other organizational matters

The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity", the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

Watch the Sixth Plenary Meeting - SIDS4 (27-30 May 2024 - Antigua and Barbuda)!

Launch of the Blue and Green Island Integrated Programme - A USD 135 million initiative.

Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator and Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, CEO and Chairman, GEF will brief  journalists on a new US$135 million initiative – the Blue and Green Island Integrated Programme (BGI-IP) led by UNDP in partnership with UNEP, FAO, the World Bank, WWF-US, IUCN and other partners. Financed by the Global Environment Facility (GEF), the initiative will help to improve food systems, support sustainable agriculture and fisheries, promote nature-friendly tourism, and develop sustainable urban and rural areas in 15 SIDS around the world.

Speakers: - Achim Steiner, Administrator, UNDP - Carlos Manuel Rodríguez, Chairman, GEF

Moderated by Sharon Birch, Spokesperson, SIDS4 Conference

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Official Programme

Media Programme

Watch Launch of the Blue and Green Island Integrated Programme - A USD 135 million initiative - Press Conference, SIDS4 (27-30 May 2024 - Antigua and Barbuda)!

The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity", the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity", the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

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In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 77/328, the interactive dialogue will be presided over by two Co-Chairs, one from a developing country and one from a developed country, to be appointed by the President of the Conference.  The interactive dialogue will start with a moderated fireside chat, followed by responses from two experts or resource persons. Subsequently, the floor will be opened for interventions from Member States, UN entities, and other stakeholders.

There will be a pre-established list of speakers for each interactive dialogue which will be collaborative and multi-stakeholder in nature, with due regard for gender and geographical balance. Each list will include approximately 15 representatives from States and the European Union; two (2) representatives of intergovernmental organizations, entities and bodies and associate members of regional commissions; three (3) representatives of the United Nations system entities, including specialized agencies and related organizations and United Nations organs; and three (3) representatives from non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders.

Co-Chairs:

- H.E. Mr. Surangel Whipps Jr., President of Republic of Palau

- H.E. Ms. Jennifer Morgan, State Secretary and Special Envoy for International Climate Action at the Federal Foreign Office, Republic of Germany

Moderator:

- Ms. Simona Marinescu, Senior Advisor on SIDS, UNOPS

Panellists (Experts/Resource Persons):

- Ms. Mafalda Duarte, Executive Director of Green Climate Fund (GCF)

- Mr. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary, United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)

Fireside Chat Participants:

- H.E. Mr. Tomas Anker Christensen, State Secretary and Special Envoy for Climate, Denmark

- H.E. Mr. Naadir Nigel Hamid Hassan, Minister for Finance, Economic Planning and Trade of Seychelles

Watch Interactive Dialogue on Making climate finance work for small island developing States - building on the outcomes of COP28 - SIDS4 (27-30 May 2024 - Antigua and Barbuda)!

The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John's, Antigua and Barbuda. Under the overarching theme of "Charting the course toward resilient prosperity", the Conference aims at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals.

Watch the Interactive Dialogue on Revitalizing small island developing States economies for accelerated and sustainable growth - SIDS4 (27-30 May 2024 - Antigua and Barbuda)