Background
In accordance with the General Assembly resolution 77/328, the interactive dialogue will be presided over by two Co-Chairs, one from a developing country and one from a developed country, to be appointed by the President of the Conference. The interactive dialogue will start with a moderated fireside chat, followed by responses from two experts or resource persons. Subsequently, the floor will be opened for interventions from Member States, UN entities, and other stakeholders.
There will be a pre-established list of speakers for each interactive dialogue which will be collaborative and multi-stakeholder in nature, with due regard for gender and geographical balance. Each list will include approximately 15 representatives from States and the European Union; two (2) representatives of intergovernmental organizations, entities and bodies and associate members of regional commissions; three (3) representatives of the United Nations system entities, including specialized agencies and related organizations and United Nations organs; and three (3) representatives from non-governmental organizations, major groups and other relevant stakeholders. For more details, please see the information note: https://sdgs.un.org/sites/default/files/2024-04/2024-04-18_SIDS4%20inf%20note_18%20April.pdf
Co-Chairs
- H.E. Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, President of the Republic of Maldives
- H.E. Mr. Anders Adlercreutz, Minister for European Affairs and Ownership Steering, Republic of Finland
Moderator
- Mr. Achim Steiner, Administrator of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Panellists (Experts/Resource Persons)
- Ms. Rebeca Grynspan, Secretary-General of UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
- Mr. Gerd Müller, Director General of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Fireside Chat Participants
- H.E Mr. Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda
- H.E. Ms. Debra Anne Haaland, Secretary of the Interior for U.S. Department of the Interior
Opening Remarks
Member States
UN System and IGOs
Stakeholders
- Greening the Islands Foundation
- Stichting Global Partnership for the Prevention of Armed Conflict
- United Cities and Local Government (UCLG)