The first day of the Intergovernmental Preparatory Meeting (IPM) for the 19th session of the Commission on Sustainable Development will feature a SIDS Plenary.

Panelists will lead interactive discussions to outline innovative policy options to support the sustainable development of SIDS.

Viable solutions for reducing the vulnerabilities of SIDS and for strengthening the sustainable management of chemicals, waste (hazardous and solid), mining and transport, and implementing sustainable consumption and production will be addressed.