International Year of Small Island Developing States

Today marks the launch of the International Year for Small Island Developing States! Here are some resources that you will find useful to celebrate the international day:

 

Photos from launch: http://www.facebook.com/glispa

 

Website:  http://www.un.org/islands2014

 

Press Release:  http://www.un.org/apps/news/story.asp?NewsID=47211&Cr=small+island&Cr1=#.Uwu2qfRdVYw

 

Speech from President of the General Assembly: http://www.un.org/en/ga/president/68/pdf/statements/02252014Launch%20of%20the%20Int%20Year%20of%20SIDS_final.pdf

 

Please note, the 22 May 2014 is the International Day of Island Biodiversity. Join us in celebrating this day around the world. Find out more here: https://www.cbd.int/idb/2014/.

 

Best regards,

Jessica

 

Jessica Robbins

Island Communications Manager

Global Island Partnership and PCI Media Impact

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