Midterm Review of the SAMOA Pathway

Excellencies, 
Colleagues, 
Ladies and gentlemen,

It is a great pleasure to welcome you all to this meeting of the National Focal Points of SIDS in the Atlantic, Indian Ocean and South China Seas (AIS) region.

NEW YORK, 1 October 2019 – World leaders gathered last week at the United Nations Headquarters to signal how they will boost action to respond to the climate emergency, ensure health and well being of people, accelerate achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and support small island developing States.

Honorable Ministers, 
Excellencies, 
Colleagues, 
Ladies and gentlemen,

Thank you for including OHRLLS in your high-level breakfast meeting.

What a critical week this is for our shared planet and all peoples!

Excellencies, 
Distinguished delegates, 
Ladies and gentlemen, 

I am very honored to address your important gathering.

Good afternoon and a very warm welcome to the United Nations, 

Excellencies, 
Distinguished delegates, 
Ladies and gentlemen, 

Excellencies, 
Distinguished delegates, 
Ladies and gentlemen, 

Excellencies, 
Distinguished delegates, 
Ladies and gentlemen, 

Press Release

NUKU’ALOFA, 19 June 2018 – Officials from small island developing States in the Pacific region are meeting in the Tongan capital Nuku’alofa to review progress in implementing the SAMOA Pathway*; the dedicated programme of action for small island developing States (SIDS). 

Press Release

MAURITIUS, 22 May 2018 – Representatives from governments, private sector, academia, civil society and the United Nations met at a Business Forum held in Mauritius to share best practices and lessons learned in strengthening partnerships for sustainable tourism in Small Island Developing States (SIDS).