Accreditation Opens for High-Level Review of SAMOA Pathway

On 27 September 2019, the United Nations General Assembly will hold a one-day high level review of the SAMOA Pathway

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Certifying Sustainable Tourism in Small Islands

How the Seychelles Sustainable Tourism Label is inspiring more sustainable ways of doing business

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Pacific Island Company Brings Tech Solutions to Local Development

Providing technology solutions to development challenges faced by island nations

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Inspiring Solar Energy Leadership in Small Islands

How one organisation is inspiring the next generation of energy leaders in small islands

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Finding Pacific Island Investment Opportunities with Ease

The Hub, by Pacific Islands Trade and Invest, collates investment and trade opportunities in one convenient location.

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Technology and Nutrition Meet in Pacific Island Classrooms

Two pilot projects by the LAUNCH Legends initiative, part of the LAUNCH Food platform, have been active in the Pacific island countries of Tonga and Fiji

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Entrepreneurs Call To Action At Global Climate Action Summit

This is a call for signatories for the Global Climate Action Summit from September 12-14, 2018, building on the Entrepreneurs Call to Action Statement presented at COP21 in Paris in 2015.

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Seychelles’ James Michel Foundation and Singapore’s Tian Sian Shipping Join WOC

The WOC is honored to announce its most recent new members – Tian Sian Shipping Ltd of Singapore, a pioneer in ocean clean up, and the James Michel Foundation, established by the Former President of the Seychelles.

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Business Forum Strengthens Tourism Partnerships for Small Islands

Representatives from governments, private sector, academia, civil society and the United Nations met at the 2018 SIDS Global Business Network Forum held in Mauritius

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2018 SIDS Global Business Network Forum – Mauritius

UN-OHRLLS together with the Government of Mauritius are convening the SIDS Global Business Network (SIDS-GBN) Forum from 21-22 May 2018, in Balaclava, Mauritius.

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Supporting Businesses in the Field of Commodity Development – Call For Proposals

The CFC is currently running its 12th open call for proposals and the deadline of 31 March 2018 is fast approaching.

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From Plentiful Seawater to Precious Drinking Water

How one innovative company is addressing water scarcity in island nations through desalination

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ICT4SIDS Partnership – Connecting Small Islands

How one ICT partnership is helping to connect small islands through utilizing the latest digital innovations

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Ocean energy company looks to scale up operations in Caribbean islands

Currently crowdfunding through Symbid, Bluerise reached 100% of its goal within the first two days of the company’s public launch.

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Rising Waters and Public Awareness

Will the recent hurricanes, heat waves and fires in the United States and Caribbean finally serve as the call to action for which we have been waiting?

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The Island Entrepreneur

How Small Islands Are Forging Innovative Business Partnerships That Work

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Taking Solar Offshore: Bringing Unlimited Renewable Energy to Small Island States

How an Austrian start-up is helping small islands access renewable energy.

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Ocean Conference Sparks Discussion Among The Private Sector About Achieving SDG 14

Business Leaders and Ocean Stakeholders Outline Conservation Initiatives and the Future for Private Sector Involvement in Saving the Oceans

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2nd Global Multi-Stakeholder SIDS Partnership Dialogue

The second annual Global Multi-stakeholder Small Island Developing States (SIDS) Partnership Dialogue will take place on 7 June 2017.

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Integrating the Private Sector with the Sustainable Development Goals

Renewed focus this month in the importance of private sector integration with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

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SIDS GLOBAL BUSINESS NETWORK FORUM

WHAT WE DO

Global Advocacy For The Sustainable Development Of Small Island Developing States Through Durable Private Sector Partnerships

The Small Island Developing States Global Business Network (SIDS-GBN) is an online platform and resource hub to share best practices and lessons learned in support of private sector partnerships for small island developing States (SIDS). The network forges collaboration among SIDS regional private sector organisations and works towards strengthening inter-regional business alliances, encouraging international businesses to focus on SIDS as potential market opportunities and vice versa.

The SIDS-GBN also fosters greater awareness of the importance of sustainable development as a guide to promoting dynamic business sectors in line with the SAMOA Pathway and the UN’s 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and Sustainable Development Goals.