“It’s for building the Vanuatu that we want”
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Small Island Developing States
Statement on the Ministerial Roundtable for National Energy Planning and Implementation for Fostering Energy Transition
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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
19 January 2021
New York, USA
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to join your important discussion.
Building Blue Economy Partnerships and Pandemic Recovery in Small Island Developing States
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NEW YORK- 11 December 2020 – A virtual webinar on partnership opportunities for sustainable blue economy transition and pandemic recovery in Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was organized by the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS) in cooperation with the World Ocean Council.
Fostering Innovative Ocean Science Partnerships for Small Island Developing States in the Ocean Decade
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NEW YORK/PARIS- 07 December 2020 - A virtual dialogue on fostering innovative ocean science partnerships for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was jointly organised by the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission (IOC), UNESCO's Natural Sciences Department and the Office of the High Representative for the Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries and Small Island Developing States (UN-OHRLLS).
Small Island Developing States Call for Enhanced Support for a Resilient Post COVID-19 Recovery
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NEW YORK 20 and 21 October 2020 – Island leaders expressed concern about the widespread impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on small island developing States (SIDS) in a joint roundtable organized by Belize, Fiji and the United Kingdom.
Statement at the Disaster Risk-Informed and Resilient COVID-19 Recovery Side Event
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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
15 October 2020
New York, USA
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
It is my pleasure to join you at this Second Committee side event.
I thank Special Representative Mami Mizutori and team for her leadership on this event, as well as the ILO and UN Women for their close partnership.
Disaster Risk-Informed and Resilient COVID-19 Recovery
At this year's General Assembly Second Committee side event, leading scientists and academics, policymakers, and disaster risk reduction practitioners will discuss how the application of the Sendai Framework in COVID-19 recovery and rehabilitation measures can change the trajectory of development from one that unintentionally creates risk to one that purposefully reduces risk and builds resilience for curre
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Vulnerable Countries are not getting the support they need despite trillions being mobilized globally to tackle COVID-19
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NEW YORK 8 October 2020 – The global response to COVID-19 has been estimated at US$20 trillion and growing. Meanwhile, a mere US$8.5 billion has been spent by international partners to support the Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs) and Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Human Rights Council 2020 Social Forum: "Climate Change, Poverty and Inequality Among Countries"
Good Practices, Success Stories, Lessons Learned and Current Challenges in Combating Poverty and Inequalities
The Social Forum is an annual meeting convened by the Human Rights Council. It is defined as a unique space for open and interactive dialogue between civil society actors, representatives of Member States, and intergovernmental organizations, on a theme chosen by the Council each year.
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Video Statement at at the Human Rights Council 2020 Social Forum: "Climate Change, Poverty and Inequality Among 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
8 October 2020
Geneva, Switzerland
Excellencies,
Colleagues,
Ladies and gentlemen,
Greetings.
It is an honour to join you.
The topic of your meeting lies at the heart of the lives and futures of the people in the 91 countries OHRLLS advocates for.