The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States was held from 1-4 September 2014 in Apia, Samoa. The Conference resulted in the adoption of the Small Island Developing States Accelerated Modalities of Action – or SAMOA Pathway and the announcement of 300 multi-stakeholder partnerships in support of SIDS.
It also established a unique intergovernmental SIDS Partnership Framework, designed to monitor progress of existing, and stimulate the launch of new, genuine and durable partnerships for the sustainable development of SIDS
The General Assembly will hold a one-day high-level review of the progress made in addressing the priorities of small island developing states (SIDS) through the implementation of the SAMOA Pathway. The General Assembly has decided that the high-level review will result in “a concise action-oriented and inter-governmentally agreed political declaration” .
The high-level review will assess progress, gaps and challenges in the implementation of the SAMOA Pathway. Bringing development partners and SIDS together, it will also assess the priorities, solutions, and lessons learnt for the way forward. It is key that the final five years of implementation seek out the strongest synergies with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, the climate agenda, and other key multilateral processes.
VENUE:
New York, USA
27 September 2019
Original source: United Nations
Published on 16 September 2019
