26 February 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic, climate change, trade barriers and debt distress are some of the major challenges debated at a high-level meeting of ministers from the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) of Africa and Haiti this week.
NEW YORK 11 November/SUVA 12 November 2020 – Climate-induced displacement of island communities creates major socio-economic and human security implications for the world’s small island developing States (SIDS). ?
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.
Good Practices, Success Stories, Lessons Learned and Current Challenges in Combating?Poverty and Inequalities
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.
Excellencies,?
Colleagues,?
Ladies and gentlemen,
I am very happy to be with you today at the formal launch of the Local2030 Islands Network.
On behalf of the UN Deputy-Secretary-General, Mrs. Amina Mohammed, I thank you for your leadership and commitment.
Excellencies,?
Colleagues,?
Ladies and gentlemen,
I thank the co-organizers for?your?invitation to address this important meeting.?
Excellencies,?
Colleagues,?
Ladies and gentlemen,
Excellencies,?
Colleagues,?
Ladies and gentlemen,
A big thank you , Malo Aupito ! to the New Zealand’s Embassy to the Republic of Korea.
A big thank you to the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI),
Our co-organizers.
