About SIDS 2014
Global Dialogue for SIDS 2014 preparations in Mauritius – September 2012
“The Third International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS) will be held in Apia, Samoa, in 2014. It will focus the world’s attention on a group of countries that remain a special case for sustainable development in view of their unique and particular vulnerabilities. The preparations for this important Conference are getting underway now, starting with a robust, SIDS-directed national preparatory process. These national preparations will feed into regional meetings in June and July of 2013, followed by an inter-regional preparatory meeting scheduled for August or September.
After the Small Island Developing States have completed their preparations, the global process will begin in early 2014, bringing together the full range of stakeholders—Member States, civil society, private sector representatives, and others. As these partners add their voices to those of the SIDS, the result will be a constructive and meaningful Conference advancing the cause of sustainable development in SIDS, strengthening partnerships, and contributing to the wider dialogue on a sustainable future for all.” For more information click here.
One Island contributions and role
Rio+20 Mauritius Event -Dialogue with 200 people for ‘The Future We Want’
One Island training for IOC-ISLANDS Regional workshop (March 2013) on SIDS 2014 Preparations and Guidelines
One Island Institute and One Future One Planet have played an active role in the preparations for Rio+20 June 2012, and now in the preparations for SIDS 2014. Specific Dialogues to support the National preparatory process in Mauritius have been facilitated since September 2012 in Mauritius.
Anneloes Smitsman (co-facilitator One Island) with co-chair Ministry of Environment / National Focal Point Mauritius IOC-ISLANDS
One Island is also supporting the member countries of the IOC-ISLANDS project – Seychelles, Zanzibar, Comoros, Mauritius, and Madagascar in their national preparations for SIDS 2014.
The Waves of Change Campaign will be showcased during SIDS 2014 in partnership with IOC-ISLANDS and through contributions from their member countries, as a regional example of partnership development and non-stakeholder engagement for sustainable development.
One Island has also actively prepared a Youth Leadership Team to contribute to UNESCO’s Initiative “My Home, My SIDS” – which is preparing Youth for the first Regional Meetings in the lead-up to SIDS 2014.
The One Island Women Leadership & Empowerment Initiatives will also feed into the SIDS 2014 process, as key examples for how women can play a leadership role as Change Agents, Bridges and Catalysts for a sustainable and flourishing future and world.