International Day of the Tropics

Meeting of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for Small Island Developing States entitled "From Voluntary National Reviews to Partnerships: Accelerating Sustainable Development Goal Implementation in Small Island Developing States" organized by Belize and Portugal, Co-Chairs of the Committee, together with UN DESA and OHRLLS. Watch the Meeting of the Steering Committee on Partnerships for Small Island Developing States entitled "From VNRs to Partnerships: Accelerating SDG Implementation in SIDS" General Assembly

The State of SIDS Report 2026 will be launched at the HLPF to spotlight the common agendas and actions needed for SIDS to progress the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) and accelerate action on SDG targets. Description: The flagship 'State of SIDS Report' will provide a baseline for, and support the implementation of, the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS 2024-2034 (ABAS). The report identifies key challenges, achievements and emerging issues for SIDS in building resilient prosperity. The side event will provide topline messages from the report, a deep dive into progress on securing a safe future for island populations (SDGs 7 and 9), and recommendations for how partners can help SIDS achieve this (SDG17). Participants will reflect on the key challenges, trends and opportunities for collective action to accelerate action towards resilient prosperity in SIDS. This event is hosted by the Government of Tonga and ODI Global's Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initi...

Summary for policy-makers. The inaugural State of SIDS Report 2026 by the Resilient and Sustainable Islands Initiative (RESI) at ODI Global offers a comprehensive framework for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) . The publication defends the "special case" status of island nations, emphasizing the need to transition from crisis management to long-term resilience, ocean sustainability, and self-sufficiency over the next decade . The report , launched ahead of the 2026 High-level Political Forum on Sustainable Development , outlines several core themes structured around the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS): Resilient Economies : Addresses structural vulnerabilities, the need for increased productive capacity, and strategies to overcome crushing debt and economic shocks. Safe, Healthy, and Prosperous Societie s: Focuses on social inclusion, healthcare, food security, and preserving human capital in the face of climate-induced migration and environmental strain. ...

   The State of SIDS Report 2026 - Chapter 1.

  The State of SIDS Report 2026 - Chapter 2.

  State of SIDS Report 2026 - Chapter 3.