Co-convened by ESCAP (EPO) and DESA

In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 179 - Strengthen the United Nations System support to SIDS in keeping with the multiple ongoing and emerging challenges faced by SIDS in achieving sustainable development.

The Small Island Developing States and Member Island Territories are recognized as a distinct group of developing countries facing specific socio-economic and environmental vulnerabilities. They are susceptible to many hydro-meteorological hazards, namely tropical cyclones (tropical storms and hurricanes), thunderstorms and/or lightning, coastal storm surges, floods, flash floods, coastal flooding, river flooding, drought, strong winds, heat waves, and dust or haze.

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In support of Rio+20 outcome paragraph 179 - Strengthen the United Nations System support to SIDS in keeping with the multiple ongoing and emerging challenges faced by SIDS in achieving sustainable development.