Background
Pursuant to General Assembly resolution 77/245, the Second Preparatory Meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) is set to convene at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This critical session builds upon the progress achieved during the First Preparatory Committee Meeting, further advancing the organizational, procedural, and substantive preparations vital for the success of SIDS4.
Participants are encouraged to stay updated on the meeting's developments and access related documentation through our website, ensuring active and informed engagement throughout the preparatory process.
The Second Preparatory Committee Meeting will be held in Conference Room 1 at the UNHQ, New York, from 1 to 5 April 2024.
Please check the Documentation tab for latest updates including the Co-chairs' invitation, Programme of work and other relevant information.
Announcements
Stakeholders registration to the 2nd Session of the SIDS4 Preparatory Committee (1st April 2024) is now open!
Deadline: 26 March, 12pm EDT.
Please, see check the "Stakeholders" tab on this page for details.
Side Events programme is now posted, please check here
Other documents
- Accreditation of non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders in the fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States
Outcome Document
Registration
Accredited stakeholders can now register to attend the Second Session of the SIDS4 Preparatory Committee on 1st April 2024 (Plenary Meeting only).
NOTE: Representatives of accredited non-governmental organizations, major groups and other stakeholders will be able to observe the proceedings of the Second Meeting of the Preparatory Committee for the SIDS4 Conference on 1 April (10:00 – 1:00PM and 3:00 – 6:00PM) ONLY.
Who can attend the Second Session of the SIDS4 Preparatory Committee?
In-person participation of representatives from non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders at the SIDS4 Conference is guided by General Assembly resolution A/RES/77/245 (Para 38, and Para 41) as well as by A/CONF.223/2024.PC.L1 (Annex II, Section III).
Non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholder organizations that fall under the following categories will be able to request registration to attend the Second Session of the SIDS4 Preparatory Committee:
1. Representatives of NGOs in Consultative status with ECOSOC
Non-governmental organizations and major groups identified in Agenda 21 and other stakeholders in consultative status with ECOSOC. You can check if your organization has consultative status with ECOSOC here
- Representatives of organizations in consultative status with ECOSOC should request registration here: https://indico.un.org/event/1010124/
2. Representatives of specially accredited organizations
Organizations that were accredited to any of the previous United Nations’ conferences on the sustainable development of SIDS as well as those that received special accreditation to attend the SIDS4 Conference. Please, check the consolidated list here
- Representatives of specially accredited organizations should request registration here: https://indico.un.org/e/2ndPrepComSIDS4
Please note:
- Each Organization will be able to register up to 5 (five) representatives. If more than 5 are registered under one organization, the Secretariat will approve registrations on a first-come first-served basis.
- Please, check that you are registering your representatives through the appropriate link.
- All submitted requests for registration will be reviewed and confirmation letters will be sent to approved participants.
- The deadline for registration is 26 March 2024 (12pm – noon, EDT).
- Registered participants are responsible for any necessary arrangements related to their in-person participation, including travel, visa and others, as appropriate.
Written Inputs
Non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders who have been accredited in accordance with General Assembly resolution A/RES/77/245 as well as by A/CONF.223/2024.PC.L1., can now submit written statements/inputs to the Second Session of the SIDS4 Preparatory Committee via a dedicated form by 5 April 2024.
2nd Preparatory Committee Meeting for SIDS4 - Side Events Application
In accordance with Resolution 77/245, the Second Preparatory Committee Meeting for the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be held from April 1 - 5, 2024. Following the initial meeting in January 2024, the meeting lays the groundwork for the subsequent main conference, scheduled to occur in Antigua and Barbuda.
Please find the programme for Side Events here
Opening Remarks
- Under-Secretary-General and Conference Secretary-General for SIDS4 Mr Li Junhua Opening Remarks
- Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser for the Conference and OHRLLS Ms Rabab Fatima Opening Remarks
Member States
- Bulgaria
- Cabo Verde
- Haiti (on behalf of Caribbean Community (CARICOM))
- Madagascar
- Maldives
- Nepal (on behalf of Group of Least Developed Countries)
- Samoa (on behalf of Alliance of Small Island States)
- Timor-Leste
- Tonga
- Uganda (on behalf of G77 and China)
- United States
- Singapore
- South Africa
UN System and IGOs
- International Criminal Police Organization (INTERPOL)
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
- International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
- Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
- United Nations Office for South-South Cooperation (UNOSSC)
- United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
- United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
- United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR)
Stakeholders
Closing Plenary
- Under-Secretary-General and Conference Secretary-General for SIDS4 Mr. Li Junhua Closing Remarks
- Under-Secretary-General and Special Adviser for the Conference and OHRLLS Ms Rabab Fatima Closing Remarks
- Statement on behalf of the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS)
