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A renewed partnership for trade development in Least Developed Countries between WTO and the UN
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WTO Director-General, Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, and Mr Sandagdorj Erdenebileg, Chief of OHRLLS, signed a partnership agreement on 11 June in Geneva. This renewed partnership between the WTO and UN-OHRLLS will boost the participation of Least Developed Countries in the global trading system by providing more trade opportunities and expanding exports.
Trade ministers and WTO ambassadors from over 40 LDCs attended the ceremony on the eve of the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC12).
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Preventing 1.5 natural disasters a day: a new Bali Agenda
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To improve resilience from an increasing number of natural disasters, more countries must adopt and improve early warning systems.
This was a key recommendation of the 2022 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction, which highlighted that only 95 countries reported having multi-hazard early warning systems that provide notice of an impending disaster. These early warning systems are a critical defence against disasters such as floods, droughts and volcanic eruptions in the recent The report predicted or 1.5 disasters will occur each day by 2030, based on the current trajectory.
The Bali Agenda for Resilience will shape conversations among decision-makers in COP27, the G20 and the Midterm Review of the Sendai Framework.
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Amplifying young people's voices to bridge the digital divide
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Young people were given the center stage at the Generation Connect Global Youth Summit, which took place from 2 to 4 June 2022 in Kigali, Rwanda. In attendance were hundreds of young leaders, entrepreneurs, change-makers, engineers, policy specialists, students, business leaders, decision-makers, and community advocates between the ages of 15 and 29.
Across the three-day summit, discussions addressed digital skills, gender equality, climate change, online safety, the future of work, entrepreneurship, digital dependency, and more. Our Acting High-Representative, Heidi Schroderus-Fox, joined government and private sector representatives at an intergenerational dialogue at the summit titled “Mind the Gap, turning equality into reality”, where she spoke about UN-OHRLLS’ support for young people in realising the Doha Programme of Action for the LDCs.
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Nepal after LDC Graduation: New avenues for exports
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Nepal has been an LDC since the category was established in 1971 and, after remarkable progress, is set to graduate by the end of 2026.
Graduation from the LDC category is a key milestone and extraodinary achievement in the sustainable development progress of any country. However, transitioning out of the LDC category can be a complex path with important implications that need to be fully analysed. OHRLLS plays a key role in supporting those LDCs preparing to graduate with a sustainable transition plan.
Together with the International Trade Centre, we published a study including recommendations to support Nepal's ongoing efforts to more fully integrate into the global economy.
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The path for global change goes through national action in Least Developed Countries
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National Focal Points meet with representatives from the private sector to identify possible partnerships in mainstreaming the Doha Programme of Action at a national level. Credit: Aristide Muhire (UNDP)
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At OHRLLS we work hand-in-hand with a network of National Focal Points from each of the LDCs – representatives nominated by each government – to oversee the progress LDCs are making in achieving sustainable development.
This month, we convened all National Focal Points for an annual retreat to learn from previous lessons and strategize on the best way forward to achieve our goal of sustainable development for the most vulnerable. This year’s meeting – the first held since the adoption of the new Doha Programme of Action - was held in Kigali, Rwanda.
The National Focal Points’ meeting provided an opportunity for National Focal Points to share experiences and best practices in rolling-out previous programmes of action into respective national development plans.
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Coming up: the UN Oceans Conference
(Lisbon, Portugal 27 June - 1 July 2022)
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The ocean covers 70% of the Earth’s surface, is the planet's largest biosphere, and is home to up to 80% of all life in the world. It nurtures unimaginable biodiversity and produces food, jobs, mineral and energy resources needed for life on the planet to survive. It is vital for the world’s Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
The Ocean Conference - convened by the Governments of Portugal and Kenya - will set the tone for what needs to be done to reverse the decline in ocean health, defining key areas of science-driven action. The event takes place in Lisbon (Portugal), from 27 June to 1 July 2022.
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UN-OHRLLS will be represented at the Oceans Conference, where we will explore innovative, science-based solutions, supporting the implementation of Sustainable Development Goal 14 to conserve and sustainably use the ocean’s resources. On Tuesday 28 June, we will host a side event to explore challenges, opportunities and best practices in ocean science and the role of partnerships to build a stronger and more resilient ocean economy.
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#TogetherFarApart - Episode 5: Esmerelda's Story - Seychelles
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Episode 5 of Together Far Apart is out! This is a podcast series by the UN Office for the Most Vulnerable States (UN-OHRLLS) about the shared challenges of communities that may be far apart on the globe but are united in their hopes and ambitions for a brighter future.
This episode is narrated by Esmeralda – the oldest Aldabra tortoise in Seychelles. Thought to be around 170 years old and over 304kg (670 pounds), Esmerelda is considered the world’s biggest free-roaming tortoise. What is it like being a tortoise and living on a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
Together Far Apart is available wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.
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