On 14 July 2021, UNDESA launched the publication entitled “Promotion and Strengthening of Sustainable Ocean-based Economies” at the
Figure 1. Scenes from Abaco Island, Bahamas, after Hurricane Dorian (category 5) in 2019. UN Photo Author: Maximilien Pardo, Inter-Regional Advisor for SIDS, SIDS UNIT | DSDG | DESA
Excellencies Ladies and Gentlemen
Your Serene Highness Secretary-General Director-General