Small Island Developing States 2024

<!DOCTYPE html> <html lang="en"> <head> <meta charset="UTF-8" /> <meta http-equiv="X-UA-Compatible" content="IE=edge" /> <meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width, initial-scale=1.0" /> <link rel="stylesheet" href="https://cdnjs.cloudflare.com/ajax/libs/font-awesome/4.7.0/css/font-awesome.min.css"> <link rel="icon" href="./images/icon.fw.png"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="./css/style.css"> <link rel="stylesheet" href="./css/slide_style.css"> <script type="text/javascript" src="./scripts/script.js"></script> <script type="text/javascript" src="./scripts/slide_script.js"></script> <title>Small Island Developing States 2024</title> </head> <body> <div class="container"> <div class="menuContainer"> <div class="blue_line"></div> <div class="menu_top_bar_container"> <div class="menu_info_items"> <div class="fabar" id="fabar"> <i class="fa fa-bars"></i></a> </div> <div class="menu_info_items_left"> <div class="logo-en"><img src="images/logo-en-coat-of-arms.jpg"></div> <div class="logo-sids4"><img src="images/logo-sids4.svg"></div> <div class="title_wrapper"> <span class="title_name" >4th International Conference on SIDS</span> <span class="title_date">27-30 MAY, 2024 - ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA</span> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="menu" id="mobile_menu"> <div class="right-menu" > <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="index.php">HOME</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="about.php">About SIDS4</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="about_AB.php">About Antigua & Barbuda</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="https://youtu.be/xRQhG4g2JqU" target="_blank">PM's Message</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="register.php">Register</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="volunteer.php">Volunteer</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="accommodations.php">Accommodations & Transportation</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="news_updates.php">News & Updates</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="partners.php">Partners</a></div> <div class="right-menu-sub-1"><a href="contact.php">Contact Us</a></div> </div> </div> </div>   <div class="slideshow-container"> <div class="mySlides fade"> <img class="banimg fade" src="./images/banner_0.jpg"> </div> <div class="dotholder"style="text-align:center"> <span class="dot"></span> <span class="dot"></span> <span class="dot"></span> <span class="dot"></span> <span class="dot"></span> </div> </div> <br>  <div class="welcome_section"> <div class="welcome_section_container"> <div class="welcome_text"> <h1>News and Updates</h1> <p>Stay informed with the latest news and updates about the 4th SIDs conference. Follow our blog for insightful articles and real-time coverage.</p> <br/> <div class="news_div"> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/transportation.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/transportation.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> May 24th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_SIDS4_Transportation_Queries.pdf"> <h3>SIDS4 Transportation Queries</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">We're delighted to be welcoming all delegates for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4, here in Antigua and Barbuda. </p> <p>As you arrive at the V.C. Bird International Airport, our friendly hospitality team will be there to greet you and guide you through the arrival process to your awaiting transportation. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_SIDS4_Transportation_Queries.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/g7_ministers.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/g7_ministers.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> April 29th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_G7_Ministerial_Must_Be_A_Gamechanger_for_Climate_Ambition.pdf"> <h3>G7 Ministerial Must Be A Gamechanger for Climate Ambition</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">At the G7 Climate Ministerial, which brings together the leaders of the world’s richest economies, these countries must acknowledge the severe deficiencies in their existing emission reduction targets and demonstrate their global leadership by committing to lowering their greenhouse gas emissions by at least 58% by 2030. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_G7_Ministerial_Must_Be_A_Gamechanger_for_Climate_Ambition.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/volunteer_training.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/volunteer_training.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> April 14th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_Volunteer_training_intensify_ahead_of_SIDS4_Conference.pdf"> <h3>Volunteer training intensify ahead of SIDS4 Conference </h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">With just over a month to go before Antigua and Barbuda welcomes hundreds of delegates for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, an intense period of training is underway to prepare volunteers for their various roles in helping to make the conference a success. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_Volunteer_training_intensify_ahead_of_SIDS4_Conference.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/ezra_christopher.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/ezra_christopher.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> March 18th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_caribbean_climate_experts.pdf"> <h3>Antigua and Barbuda showing leadership in moving to green economy </h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">Globally, the clean energy sector is growing exponentially with clean energy employment surpassing that of fossil fuels in 2021, according to the IEA World Energy Report 2023. This presents significant opportunities for small island developing states, and climate policy experts are calling for the Caribbean region to get ahead of the curve on a just transition. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_caribbean_climate_experts.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/sids4_children.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/sids4_children.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> March 13th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_sids4_children.pdf"> <h3>SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">SIDS Children and Youth Action Summit, to be held in Antigua, launched in Barbados Bridgetown, Barbados, 11 May 2024 – A first-of-its-kind summit placing young people at the forefront of discussions on the challenges facing Small Island Developing States (SIDS) was officially launched on Monday. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_sids4_children.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/volunteer.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/volunteer.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> February 16th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_volunteer_sids4.pdf"> <h3>Volunteer exercise for 4th SIDS Conference draws overwhelming and enthusiastic response</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">Only standing room was left as scores of citizens and residents of Antigua and Barbuda filled to capacity the AICASA lecture room of the AUA Campus for the first meeting of prospective volunteers for the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4. </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_volunteer_sids4.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/youth_summit.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/youth_summit.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> January 30th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE_Youth_Summit_forms_major_part_of_SIDS4.pdf"> <h3>Youth Summit brings strong presence of young people to Antigua and Barbuda for SIDS4 Conference</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">AUA, Antigua & Barbuda, 30th Jan. 2024…The United Nations Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) will attract a strong and formidable presence of young people from around the globe who will participate in a major summit that will ensure their voices are given prominence and their views are represented and articulated to the global leaders who will be present at the international meeting... </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE Youth_Summit_forms_major_part_of_SIDS4.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/ambassador_luteru.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/ambassador_luteru.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> January 26th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-AOSIS_Calls_For_Ambitious_New_Action_Plan_At_SIDS4.pdf"> <h3>AOSIS Calls For Ambitious New Action Plan At SIDS4</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">NEW YORK, 26th January, 2024…United Nations stakeholders note it is more critical than ever before for the international community to devise a strong action plan for small island developing states (SIDS) when leaders converge this May at the Fourth International Conference on SIDS (SIDS4). A major milestone in preparations for the SIDS4 is underway, as UN Member States are currently participating in the first... </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-AOSIS_Calls_For_Ambitious_New_Action_Plan_At_SIDS4.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/centerofexcellence1.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/centerofexcellence1.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> January 24th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-SIDS_Conference_takes_on_renewed_urgency.pdf"> <h3>SIDS4 Conference in Antigua takes on new urgency following outcome of COP28</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">SIDS4 Conference in Antigua takes on new urgency following outcome of COP28 Antigua and Barbuda is this year set to host one of the most pivotal conferences of island nations from around the world as they seek to regroup following a COP28 that fell short on delivering all of the necessary outcomes for safeguarding an uncertain future... </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-SIDS_Conference_takes_on_renewed_urgency.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/stakeholdersmeeting1.jpg"><img id="timg" class="news_img" src="images/stakeholdersmeeting1.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> January 24th, 2024</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-Pace_picks_up_on_preparations_for_SIDS_Conference.pdf"> <h3>Preparations pick up pace for the hosting of the UN Conference on Small Island Developing States, SIDS4</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">AUA, Antigua & Barbuda, 24th Jan. 2024: The collective energies of a broad group of stakeholders are fully engaged in preparing Antigua and Barbuda to host the 4th United Nations Conference on Small Island States, known as SIDS4, which will take place on island from May 27 – 30 at the American University of Antigua... </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-Pace_picks_up_on_preparations_for_SIDS_Conference.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> <div class="sub_news"> <a target="_blank" href="images/tumasieblair.jpg"><img class="news_img" src="images/tumasieblair.jpg"></a> <br><br> <i class="fa fa-clock-o"> July 12th, 2023</i> <a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-Antiguan_diplomat_bills_SIDS4_Conference_as_major_turning_point_in_SIDS_future.pdf"> <h3>SIDS4 Conference deemed major turning point in the future of island nations</h3> </a> <p class="news_txt">NEW YORK, 12th July, 2023 - Antigua and Barbuda will have a unique opportunity to stake its place in history this year when it hosts the 4th SIDS Conference, a once every ten year meeting that brings together the foremost minds and political leaders from small island nations across the globe... </p> <i class="fa fa-book"><a target="_blank" href="pdf/PRESS_RELEASE-Antiguan_diplomat_bills_SIDS4_Conference_as_major_turning_point_in_SIDS_future.pdf"> Read More</a></i> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="footerContainer"> <div class="footerItems"> <div class="footer_media"> <div class="footer_left"><img src="images/logo-en-footer.png"></div> <div class="footer_right">Join the conversation:   <a href="https://www.facebook.com/antiguabarbudany" target="_blank"> <img src="./images/facebook.png"></a>   <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzXNGR8dCQM" target="_blank"><img src="./images/youtube.png"></a>   <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sids4ab" target="_blank"><img src="./images/instagram.png"></a> </div> </div> <div class="footer_menu_container"> <div class="footer_menu"><a href="contact.php">CONTACT</a>|<a href="register.php">REGISTER</a> | <a href="volunteer.php">VOLUNTEER</a></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </body> </html>

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