EU Contribution to the 4th International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) of May 2024 (in Antigua and Barbuda) <p>This PC shall secure the EU contribution to the UN 4<sup>th</sup> International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS), that will be held on 27-30 May 2024 in Antigua and Barbuda. The 3<sup>rd</sup> International Conference was held in 2014 in Samoa. The 4<sup>th</sup> International Conference of 2024 (SIDS4) will review the progress of SIDS towards achieving their sustainable development priorities, identify new opportunities for achieving these, and renew the political commitment of the international community to effectively address the special needs of SIDS.</p><p>The EU, in a Team Europe approach, is keen to offer a financial contribution to SIDS4 ¿ in indirect management ¿ to help SIDS gather, discuss, and design strategies to accelerate progress on the 2030 Agenda and SDGs. The Conference ¿ a one-in-10-years Summit ¿ can indeed play a critical role in localizing SDGs, catalyzing multilateral action, boosting partnerships (including SIDS-SIDS cooperation), and mobilizing resources to tackle SIDS¿ multi-dimensional vulnerabilities. Significantly, on such an occasion, the EU will be able to measure the direct and indirect (existing or potential) benefits of TEIs and GG on the SIDS.</p>