{"id":2852,"date":"2024-06-20T15:58:32","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/?p=2852"},"modified":"2024-06-20T15:59:21","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T15:59:21","slug":"pvblic-foundation-celebrates-successful-participation-in-sids4-conference","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sdgnews.com\/fr\/pvblic-foundation-celebrates-successful-participation-in-sids4-conference\/","title":{"rendered":"PVBLIC Foundation Celebrates Successful Participation in SIDS4 Conference"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

PVBLIC Foundation<\/a> is proud to have been a key partner and co-host of high-level multilateral events at the Fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4), held from May 27 to 30, 2024, in St John\u2019s, Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Themed “Charting the Course Toward Resilient Prosperity,”<\/em> SIDS4 focused on evaluating the progress and challenges faced by Small Island Developing States (SIDS) in achieving sustainable development, in alignment with the United Nations\u2019 2030 Agenda and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The conference established a forward-looking political framework to guide the next decade toward resilient prosperity for all SIDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

PVBLIC Foundation’s commitment to the objectives outlined in the Antigua and Barbuda Agenda for SIDS (ABAS) 10 year framework, was exemplified through its role as the official conference manager and lead program partner for the SIDS Center of Excellence, SIDS Global Data Hub, and the emerging Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity (DBRP). These initiatives are crucial in facilitating meaningful outcomes for SIDS4.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Highlights and Outcomes:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organizing of the SIDS4 Conference in Partnership with the United Nations and the Host Country of Antigua and Barbuda<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kerry Bannigan, Board President and Managing Director, PVBLIC Foundation, H.E. Ambassador Walton A. Webson, Permanent Representative of Antigua & Barbuda to the United Nations and his team.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

PVBLIC Foundation was honored to support Antigua and Barbuda as the official conference manager of SIDS4. The events team, led by Board President and Managing Director Kerry Bannigan<\/u><\/a>, alongside Director of Events,  Megan McAstocker and Director of Programs, Juanita Alvarez, worked tirelessly alongside local teams to produce a successful conference, providing innovative solutions and significantly reducing costs for the host country.  With the help of hundreds of local volunteers and workers, PVBLIC ensured the event was held within a SIDS nation, a major win for the SIDS to be able to attract global attention to the sustainable development struggles faced by developing nations. Most importantly, PVBLIC has left Antigua and Barbuda with a legacy beyond the execution of the ABAS framework, with a plenary building that will become a conference center and classroom for The American University of Antigua.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SIDS Center of Excellence and the Growth of a SIDS-Based Innovation Ecosystem<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

From left to right: <\/em>H.E. Ambassador Walton A. Webson, <\/em>Permanent Representative of Antigua & Barbuda to the United Nations, Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, Executive Chairman of PVBLIC Foundation, and Dr. Simona Marinescu, Senior Advisor for Small Island Developing States at UNOPS.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On May 27th, PVBLIC Foundation commenced Day One of SIDS4 with an impactful side event focusing on the SIDS Center of Excellence and the growth of a SIDS-based Innovation Ecosystem. Stephen Keppel, President of PVBLIC Foundation, introduced the SIDS Center of Excellence, which includes four key pillars: the SIDS Global Data Hub, a Technology and Innovation Mechanism, a bi-annual Island Investment Forum, and a Debt Sustainability Support Service. The Permanent Representative of the Mission of Antigua and Barbuda to the United Nations H.E. Ambassador Walton A. Webson, PVBLIC Foundation Executive Chairman Sergio Fernandez de Cordova, and Senior Advisor Small Island Developing States at UNOPS Dr. Simona Marinescu discussed the role of innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship in supporting the next 10-year program of action. The session, moderated by actor Auli\u2019i Cravalho, emphasized the Center’s potential to serve as a hub for innovation, knowledge sharing, and training for all SIDS.Dr. Greg Scott, Executive Director of the SDG Data Alliance, and Dr. Dawn Wright, Chief Scientist at Esri, presented on the SIDS Global Data Hub<\/u><\/a>, which will bolster SIDS’ institutional and technical capacity with access to new data sources, enabling technologies, and integrated information systems. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Launch of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Above: Dr.<\/em> Hyginus \u2018Gene\u2019 Leon, SIDS advocate and former President of the Caribbean Development Bank<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

During the SIDS Center of Excellence side event, Dr. Hyginus \u2018Gene\u2019 Leon<\/a>, SIDS advocate and former President of the Caribbean Development Bank, announced the formation of the Development Bank for Resilient Prosperity<\/u><\/a>. This new initiative aims to foster resilient prosperity and sustainable development by addressing climate change impacts, economic inequalities, and environmental degradation through a systems approach. The announcement marked a key outcome on the first day of the conference, with more news to follow throughout the week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Island Resilience Forum: Public-Private Partnerships for the Goals<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"\/<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Matt Tranchin, President of the Island Resilience Partnership and Senior Advisor to PVBLIC Foundation with Dickon Mitchell, Prime Minister of Grenada.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Island Resilience Forum at SIDS4 also took place on Day One, building upon previous events. Matt Tranchin, President of the Island Resilience Partnership and Senior Advisor to PVBLIC Foundation, opened the panel discussion. Hon. Prime Minister Siaosi ‘Ofakivahafolau Sovaleni of the Kingdom of Tonga, Auli\u2019i Cravalho, Deputy Permanent Representative of Antigua & Barbuda to the UN Mr. Tumasie Blair, and Sergio Fernandez de Cordova discussed the role of SDG 17: Partnership for the Goals in building island resilience. Dr. Simona Marinescu and Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell of Grenada also contributed insights on public-private partnerships and the future of resilience and prosperity for SIDS.<\/p>\n\n\n\t\t

\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t

Change the World - Subscribe Now<\/h5><\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t
\n\t\t\t\t\t