The Doha Programme of Action for the Least Developed Countries for the decade 2022-2031 (DPOA) adopted in March 2022, has placed high priority on addressing climate change and building resilience by including this among its six priority areas.
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WEBINAR 1: Wednesday, 17 July 2024, 7:00pm EST / 11am Fiji time –
The examination of tourism's impact on SIDS reveals a complex interplay between economic growth, social equity, and environmental sustainability. While tourism has undeniably contributed to economic development in many SIDS, its benefits have not been distributed equitably among citizens and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs).
OHRLLS has recently launched a paper titled "".
The Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) prepared?this comprehensive roadmap for the accelerated implementation of the Doha Programme of Action?PDF(DPoA) for the Least Developed
Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are some of the most vulnerable economies in the world. The United Nations (UN) recognises 39 sovereign states and 18 dependent territories that are classified as SIDS.
The SDG7 Policy Briefs are developed in support of the High-level Political Forum which this year will review progress and action needed on SDG7.
LDCs have had diverse recent experiences and perceptions of challenges in accessing all forms of financing, including for traditional development programming and for climate change mitigation and adaptation projects.
Small Island Developing States currently suffer the highest frequency of disasters in the world, ranging from severe flooding to violent storms, hurricanes and cyclones. Due to inherent vulnerabilities and the persistent lack of capacity to strengthen resilience, these disasters can in minutes wipe out development gains that took decades to achieve.