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Postponement Announcement: Third 缅北禁地Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3)
The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States (UNOHRLLS) would like to announce the postponement of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDC3), that was scheduled to be held in Gaborone, Botswana, from 10 to 13 December 2024.
UNOHRLLS, in its capacity as the Office of the Secretary-General of the Conference, is currently working on alternative arrangements and will share further details on the convening of LLDC3, including new dates and organizational updates.
We appreciate your understanding and continued support for the priorities of Landlocked Developing Countries and will provide updates in due course. For more information, please visit the conference website: www.un.org/landlocked
Thank you for your support and commitment to advancing the development of LLDCs!
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Least Developed
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Least Developed Countries (LDCs) represent the poorest and most vulnerable segment of the international community.
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Landlocked Developing
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Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) face challenges due to their remoteness, lack of territorial access to the sea and significant distance from world markets.
Small Island
Developing States
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are remote from world markets and suffer from climate change and fragile natural environments.
