The fourth International Conference on Small Island Developing States (SIDS4) will be held from 27 to 30 May 2024 in St John’s, Antigua and Barbuda.

Under the overarching theme of “Charting the course toward resilient prosperity", the Conference will aim at assessing the ability of SIDS to achieve sustainable development, including the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable Development Goals. It will result in an intergovernmentally agreed, focused, forward-looking and action-oriented political outcome document.

Brussels, Geneva, New York and Rome, 9 April 2024 –  The sixth edition of the FAO SIDS Solutions Dialogue focused on agricultural trade trends, challenges, and opportunities specific to Small Island Developing States (SIDS). The hybrid event held in Geneva explored the role of trade in transforming agrifood systems and its contribution to achieving food security and sustainable development. 

26 January, New York – With Small Island Developing States (SIDS) centre-stage this week at the United Nations headquarters, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) invited Member States, UN System and partners to explore how the new FAO Global Roadmap to achieve SD...

High-Level Ministerial Event hosted by FAO promotes the sharing of experiences and ways forward through innovation and broader cooperation

$5 million from FAO-China South-South Cooperation Programme will assist in building more resilient agrifood systems

Pacific SIDS leaders to foster and accelerate innovation to transform agrifood systems

FAO Director-General starts two-day visit to Maldives, as innovation and digitalization in SIDS countries are a key focus of FAO’s work

Tonga volcanic eruption and tsunami throws the vulnerability of the countries into sharp relief as they struggle to reach Sustainable Development Goals

Bringing together multiple stakeholders in a public-private partnership, Grenada has improved the social, economic and environmental outcomes of tuna fisheries while conserving marine life

A unique farm and training facility produces fish products and vegetables at the same time, contributing to healthier diets and sustainable livelihoods