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Small Island Developing States

Statement Regarding the Impact of COVID-19 on Vulnerable Countries

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Statement by Ms. Fekitamoeloa Katoa‘Utoikamanu, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

2 April 2020?
New York, USA

My thoughts and best wishes are with all of you.?

A tsunami called COVID-19 is hitting us. We are in the throes of a virus that knows no borders, ?and travels on land and sea at lightning speeds. ?
The disruption and the suffering are everywhere. And for now, we live with them everywhere. ?

Remarks at the International Workshop on Capacity Development, Resources and Needs Assessments of the International Seabed Authority

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Remarks by Ms. Fekitamoeloa Katoa‘Utoikamanu, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

10 February?2020?
Kingston, Jamaica

Excellencies,?
Colleagues,?
Ladies and gentlemen,

I appreciate being able to join you at this very important workshop on capacity building, resources and needs assessment. The Seabeds are our common resource frontier.?

Opening Remarks at the 2020 IRENA Assembly

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Opening Remarks by Ms. Fekitamoeloa Katoa‘Utoikamanu, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

11 January 2020?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Excellencies,?
Distinguished delegates,?
Ladies and gentlemen,?

First, I wish to congratulate IRENA for the leadership and vision you show in and for the renewable energy sector.?

Remarks at the High-Level Meeting on Accelerating the Energy Transformation in Small Island Developing States Through Renewable Energy

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Remarks by Ms. Fekitamoeloa Katoa‘Utoikamanu, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

10 January 2020?
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Excellencies,?
Distinguished delegates,?
Ladies and gentlemen,?

First, I thank Mr. Francesco La Camera, Director-General of IRENA, for bringing us together at this important meeting.?

I also must congratulate IRENA for your continued and strong focus on SIDS.?

Business Network Calls for Scaling Up Ocean Partnerships for Small Island Developing States

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OSLO, 23 October 2019 –?Healthy oceans guarantee productive livelihoods, food security and socio-economic benefits for the world’s small island developing states (SIDS). However, these benefits are being severely tested. The oceans today are severely affected by the climate crisis, over-fishing, pollution and biodiversity loss. New and transformative ocean partnerships are urgently required to support SIDS in building their resilience and coping with the challenges they face.

缅北禁地Works to Provide Integrated Support to the Solomon Islands as it Prepares to Graduate from Least Developed Country Status

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HONIARA, 22 October 2019?– On 17-18 October, the United Nations Inter-Agency Task Force on Least Developed Country Graduation, in partnership with the Solomon Islands Government, held a 2-day workshop to kickstart the process of preparing for a smooth graduation from Least Developed Country Status.

This followed the decision by the 缅北禁地General Assembly to grant the Solomon Islands an extended preparation period for graduation having met the necessary criteria in 2018; with formal graduation now due to occur end of 2024.

Economic Impact of Broadband in LDCs, LLDCs and SIDS (2019)

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This empirical study examines the economic impact of fixed and mobile broadband in the least developed countries (LDCs), landlocked developing countries (LLDCs) and small island developing states (SIDS). These 91 most vulnerable countries have to date been largely neglected in studies of this kind, yet broadband technology offers potential for a step change in their economic and social development. A growing body of evidence indicates that broadband Internet, and information and communication technologies (ICT) in general, promote economic development.

UN-OHRLLS and IRENA Agree to Support Renewable Energy Growth in World’s Most Climate Vulnerable Countries

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NEW YORK?– 27 September, 2019: The United Nations Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) and the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) have today underscored their commitment to strengthen cooperation aimed at advancing renewable energy in the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).

Remarks at the High Level Ministerial Breakfast Meeting on Migration and Climate Change – A Focus on SIDS

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Remarks by Ms. Fekitamoeloa Katoa‘Utoikamanu, High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States

26 September 2019?
New York, USA

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!