4TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON SIDS 27-30 MAY, 2024 - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) took place 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 succeeded to assess the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. It resulted in an intergovernmentally agreed, focused, forward-looking, and action-oriented political outcome document.
PVBLIC AT SIDS4
Our Support for SIDS and SIDS4
PVBLIC Foundation is committed to the long-term development of all SIDS and continues to bolster the achievement of the objectives outlined in the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS).
PVBLIC is honored to have supported SIDS4 as the official conference manager and lead program partner for the SIDS Center of Excellence and the SIDS Global Data Hub.
In October 2023, PVBLIC supported the Kingdom of Tonga in hosting the annual UN Day Concert, helping to ensure the Concert’s thematic focus was on SIDS and SIDS4.
MOU Signing between the Alliance of Small Islands States (AOSIS), the government of Antigua and Barbuda and PVBLIC Foundation representatives.
SIDS Center of Excellence (CoE) and the SIDS Global Data Hub
At the UN General Assembly in September 2023, PVBLIC signed a collaboration agreement with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) and Antigua & Barbuda to support the establishment of a SIDS Centre of Excellence and a SIDS Global Data Hub, powered by the SDG Data Alliance.
The SIDS Center of Excellence served as a hub for research, capacity building, and collaboration to enhance the socio-economic and environmental resilience of SIDS.
Launched at SIDS4, the SIDS Global Data Hub will establish a sustainable and enduring repository for comprehensive data on SIDS, help national governments share data, monitor public investments, track progress toward the SDGs, and engage stakeholders.
SIDS4 SIDE EVENTS ORGANIZED BY PVBLIC
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Briefing: The SIDS Center of Excellence and the growth of a SIDS-based Innovation Ecosystem
Monday, May 27, 12:00 pm - 1:30pm
Room1 - American University Antigua, Jabberwock Rd, Osbourn, Antigua & Barbuda
This side event educated attendees on the purpose of the CoE and the pivotal role that innovation, technology and entrepreneurship can plan in supporting the next 10-year program of action.
Organized by: PVBLIC Foundation in partnership with the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) and the Government of Antigua and Barbuda with insights from the Office of Global Partnerships at the US Department of State.
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Island Resilience Forum: Public-Private Partnerships for the Goals
Monday, May 27, 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
Room 2 - American University Antigua, Jabberwock Rd, Osbourn, Antigua & Barbuda
The Island Resilience Forum at SIDS4 builds upon a series of events that took place during the 78th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, 2023 UN Day Concert, COP28, and the Island Resilience Summit at Earthx2024. Co-hosted by the same organizing partners, the Island Resilience Forum at SIDS4 amplified key initiatives utilizing public-private partnerships to achieve regional resilience and global prosperity.
Organized by: Permanent Mission of the Kingdom of Tonga to the United Nations, Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), Island Resilience Partnership (IRP), PVBLIC Foundation, SDG News
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The SIDS Global Data Hub: How Geospatial Information and Data Can Create a Resilient and Prosperous Future for SIDS
Tuesday, May 28, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
Room 10 - American University Antigua, Jabberwock Rd, Osbourn, Antigua & Barbuda
This Side Event introduced the SIDS Global Data Hub within the SIDS Center of Excellence and provided participants with a conceptual overview of the structure and operational capabilities of the SIDS Global Data Hub.
The event also demonstrated a ‘proof-of-concept’ prototype SIDS Global Data Hub capability, showcasing Antigua & Barbuda, Tonga, and the Maldives, and building upon and implementing the global practices and frameworks of the SDG Data Alliance.
Organized by: PVBLIC Foundation, in partnership with the Government of Antigua & Barbuda and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS)
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SDG Media Zone – SIDS4, Antigua and Barbuda
Monday May 27 - Thursday May 30
American University Antigua, Jabberwock Rd, Osbourn, Antigua & Barbuda
The SIDS4 SDG Media Zone highlighted opportunities to accelerate sustainable development progress in the SIDS regions and efforts towards a more resilient future. Conversations in the Zone unpacked some of the Conference themes, including financing for development, climate change, youth engagement and digital technologies. Visit the Programme below.
THE SIDS CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
The Center of Excellence for SIDS will be an intergovernmental entity with a steering committee composed of the founding partners including AOSIS, UN, Antigua and Barbuda, PVBLIC Foundation and the Family Offices for Sustainable Development program to allocate and drive resources and data to accomplish the Sustainable Development Goals in the Small Island Developing Countries.
On May 30th, the SIDS Center of Excellence was officially launched during a session at the SDG Media Zone at SIDS4. Moderated by Auli’i Cravalho, opening remarks were provided by H.E. Ambassador Walton A. Webson, followed by a discussion with key partners including Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, Dr. Simona Marinescu, H.E. Mr. Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Dr. Pa’olelei Luteru and Dr. Gene Leon.
Dr. Simona Marinescu, Senior Advisor for SIDS – UNOPS, H.E. Mr. Fatumanava-o-Upolu III Pa'olelei Luteru, Permanent Representative of the Independent State of Samoa to the United Nations and Chair of AOSIS, Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda, Executive Chairman, Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, and Auli'i Cravalho, actress and Chief Impact Officer of SDG News.
THE DEVELOPMENT BANK FOR RESILIENT PROSPERITY
During the SIDS Center of Excellence side event, the formation of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity was announced.
The Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity is a dynamic, global in-scope and outcomes-driven institution. Initially led by the Small Island SIDS, the DBRP aims to foster resilient prosperity and sustainable development by addressing the extensive impacts of climate change, economic inequalities, and environmental degradation through a systems approach to these systemic challenges.
COLLABORATING PARTNERS
The Government of Antigua and Barbuda
The Kingdom of Tonga
